
TVS Motor Company introduced TVS Apache 160cc RTR that is the next bike of the Apache series launched after Apache 150.Apache 150 had been honored for its high presentation in the year of begin of the bike.
TVS Apache 160cc RTR is also a high presentation racing machine with some alteration over the TVS Apache 150cc one. The style and design along with the presentation makes the bike most contented for the bikers. The bike has been powered with the technology to get a machine to work well on Indian roads.
The Apache bikes are one of the cheapest in the range and the best feature is that the new version TVS Apache 160cc RTR has been launched with almost the same price tag as the previous ones. The pick up of the bike is wonderful and mileage comparable.
(1).Special features
The bike has a improved performance and the sporty racing features have been included to the bike. The Titanium color to the train and the powerful light is the magnetism. The turn signal light and rear mirror with a long wheelbase are also development over the TVS Apache 150cc. Some of the features of the bikes are
* No vibration
* Smooth gear and clutch
* Improved Foot pedal
* Maximum power is15.2bhp @ 8500 rpm
* Peak torque of 13.1Nm @6000 rpm
* Efficiency of brakes is spectacular.
* High road grip
* Improves analog speedometer and front disc integrated with hi-tech braking
* Silencer is incredible
* Mileage more than 45-55 and top speed can go up to 130km/hr as well
* Sound engineered silencer
* Electric start and disc brakes

(2).The positive points of the bike are
* Control in heavy crowds is amazing
* Pricing is attractive
* The efficiency has been improved
* The design of the bike has been made more attractive
* Good for those having heights less than 5ft7 as well because the bike is lightweight compared to other bikes.
* The brakes has been improved
* The introduction of new colors and front disc design is changed
* Pickup and mileage are up to the mark
(3).The negative points of the bike are
* A few complains of vibration in the bike is also there.
* There are no tubeless tyres, poor lamp look
* Hard Shock absorber
* The gearbox of the TVS Apache 150cc bike has been retained. There has been complains in the TVS Apache 150cc bike’s gearbox as well
* The chain cover is also not satisfactory. It would have been better to keep it open.
(4).Sporty Look of the Bike
Apache 160cc RTR is the trendiest racing bike. The bike has been lunched with 5 colors namely Titanium Grey with matt finish, yellow, silver, black and red. The innovative racing strips on the body and the tinted middle part of the bike are astounding. There are red pinstripes that will go on all the wheels as well. The pedals, grips, bar-end dampers, lights, dash contain been get better to look more elegant. The LCD speedometer resemble the Bajaj Pulsar one and other additional features are two journey meter, clock, odometer and fuel gauge and an analog tachometer. The foot pegs and lever are of aluminum and the rear mirror is leaf shaped.

(5).Power, Engine, Torque
The new bike has the top speed of 118kph and can reach 60kph in just 4.8 sec and 100kph in 17.7 sec and the engine has been better to 159.7cc.The disarticulation has been augmented to raise the torque to make it analogous to the Pulsar 180.The presentation, speed and on road brakes are outstanding and the gearbox is same as TVS Apache 150cc. The maximum power is15.2bhp @ 8500 rpm that is a bit less than the high power Pulsar and a peak torque of 13.1Nm @6000 rpm that is greater then the Pulsar model.
(6).Comfort and Ride
The aluminum foot pegs have been introduced to make it look exquisite, the adjustable split handlebars and the seats helps the biker to control the bike well. The powerful head lamp of the bike was always the magnetism. The tail of the bike never vibrates like Pulsar .The electric start is latest of the technology. The framework with a swig ram has been enhanced to make the wheelbase come to 1300 mm. There were complains of feelings in the bike and to improve stability was main concern for the makers. The new bike can be stimulated easily in adding together on the way to the brakes have be made more powerful than the earlier ones. The step up in the split grab rail and the dash are to contend with the earlier at large bikes.
(7).Engineering and Styling
The weight of the bike has greater than before from the TVS Apache 150cc by almost 2kgs but still it is lighter than many bikes control the market with higher price tags. The new 270mm petal disc brake in the front is one of the good-looking features of the bike. Other magnetism is the clip on handlebar, wheel rim in colors titanium grey and yellow, that makes it able to be seen in fewer lights. The aluminum base pegs and new colors are addition to the craze.
(8).Price
The price of the bike may not boost Rs 60, 000 and will be in range 55,000- 60,000.It is one of the cheapest of its type. The Price will vary depending upon the city type.