Apache RT 160-looks cool

TVS Apache is powered by a 147.5cc engine, that delivers a peak power of 13.5 bhp at 8,500 rpm. The engine is loaded with innovative features such as intake and exhaust resonators for better low-end torque; high voltage spark plug that produces a longer flame front, which also ensures that spark duration lasts as much as six times longer; RCF Technology that enables all gear start; and low friction roller cams and a constant velocity (CV) carburetor that result in better fuel efficiency.


The Apache fits the bill perfectly for an ideal traffic tool with loads of torque available to be disposed at will and the available mid-range grunt. Apart from city riding comfort and the fun aspect offered, Apache prominently stands out in the fuel economy section too. On a usual sunny day, the Apache would return a mileage of 54kmpl in the city and on the not so comfortable ride on highway it would cover a distance of 70km in one litre, which is quite impressive. It seems TVS has ultimately got themselves placed in the 150cc segment firmly with a product offering that can entice the young and the not-so-young equally.

The reworked and further strengthened double cradle frame of the F2 seen on the Apache, presents stability and a planted feel to the bike at all speeds. The bike’s 1260mm wheelbase (shortest-in-class) makes it extremely tactile and agile to maneuver it in the crammed city traffic. The bike has put on a mass of 10kgs than the F2 and weighs 136kgs, but still remains 1kg lighter than the Pulsar 150 and 2kgs lighter than the Hero Honda Achiever. The front wheel is held into place by telescopic forks and the rear suspensions are twin monotube gas shocks with three step adjustments and a stiff ride that sends every small bump and pothole straight to the tailbone. The bike sticks to the ground with the help of a fat TVS Srichakra 90/90 x 17” rubber up front and a 100/80 x 18” at the rear. Thanks to its short wheelbase, the bike comes to a halt from 60km/h in 2.52secs, but the lack of braking feel and confidence is unusual. The 240mm disc in the front provides a lame feel even under hard braking while the rear tyre fails to co-ordinate with the 130mm drum and falls short to pass an accurate feedback to the rider.

Its surely a killer bike which will stand behind the pulsar 180. TVS seems like wanted to have the most powerfull bike in the 150 section and so pushed the bikes displacement to 160cc with a resulting bhp of 15.5 . The Petal discs(as shown in the figure below) is like the tiny version of the ones in kawasaki bikes.Petal discs reduce weight and helps in effective cooling of the disc.

Another one feature is the Digital Speedo meter with a Fuel meter, Speedo meter , Clock ,and two trip meters. Its Smaller compared to pulsar console and the backlight color is yet unknown.Console also holds a fuel low indicator, a battery indicator and one more indicator which i dont exactly know whats it for.

Sports bike lovers can have this bike it gives a pleasure of riding a sports bike.