2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V motorbike launched in India
What's the story
TVS Motor Company has launched the 2021 Apache RTR 160 4V sports bike in India at a starting price of Rs. 1.07 lakh. As for the highlights, the two-wheeler has a sporty look and comes with a digital instrument console as well as an all-LED lighting setup. It draws power from a BS6-compliant 159.7cc, oil-cooled engine linked to a 5-speed gearbox. Here's our roundup.
Design
The bike is available in three colors
The 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has an eye-catching design, featuring a sloping fuel tank with extensions, a dual-tone flat-type seat with a carbon fiber pattern, and an upswept exhaust. The bike packs a digital instrument console, an all-LED lighting setup, and rides on blacked-out alloy wheels. It weighs 147kg and comes in three color options: Knight Black, Racing Red, and Metallic Blue.
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It runs on a 17hp, 160cc engine
The 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V draws power from a BS6-compliant 159.7cc oil-cooled, single-cylinder, 4-valve engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The mill generates 17.4hp of maximum power at 9,250rpm and 14.73Nm of peak torque at 7,250rpm.
Safety
Disc brakes on both the wheels ensure safety
To ensure the safety of the rider, the 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is equipped with a disc brake on the front wheel and a disc/drum brake on the rear wheel, along with single-channel ABS for improved handling on the roads. Suspension duties on the motorcycle are taken care of by telescopic front forks and a mono-shock unit on the rear end.
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2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V: Pricing and availability
In India, the drum brake model of the 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V costs Rs. 1,07,270, while the disc brake variant sports a price-figure of Rs. 1,10,320 (both prices, ex-showroom Delhi).