THE RISE AND RISE OF APACHE
TVS DRAKEN CONCEPT
TVS DRAKEN CONCEPT
Way back in 2006 the Indian bike market was flooded with Bajaj Pulsar.Bajaj Pulsar has taken the country by strome and had almost killed the erstwhile Hero Honda CBZ.All the streets were flooded with Bajaj Pulsar.
Almost all the manufacturers attempted to challenge the mighty Pulsars but it was too strong to get beaten especially in the sales performances launched the Apache and till date Apache brand has proven to be a worthy competitor to the Bajaj Pulsar.Lets look at the evolutionary performance of TVS Apache all these years.
1.TVS Apache 150(2006):
The first generation TVS Apache was lauched in the year 2006.Its engine was based upon TVS Fiero 150.It was TVS's flagship model at that time.
The Apache name has many iterations :
Apache =Red Indian Tribe in North America
Apache =A linux based web server
Apache =American Attack Helicopter
The bike has a shorter wheelbase and tight turning radius.The Apache 150 was the most flickable bike around.
2.TVS Apache RTR 160(2006):
The RTR acronym stands for the Racing Throttle Response.The TVS Apache RTR 160 was really an upgrade from the previous generation TVS Apache 150.
It has an increase in wheelbase,the swingarm length was also extended.Moreover regular flat handlebars were replaced with clip on handlebars.The bike has rearset footpegs and digital console firstly debut on first TVS bike.The Roto Petal Disc was the first in any Indian bike on sale.
The Apache RTR covered all the shortcomings of the previous generation Apache.TVS lateron launched the rear disc brake version and fuel injected version of the RTR 160.
3.TVS Apache RTR 180(2009):
TVS launched the RTR 180 bike in the September 2009.TVS has increased the wheelbase of the RTR 180 along with the wider 110 section rear tyre .The fresh set of racy decals and a rich gold finish for the brake calipers and the front and the rear suspension give RTR 180 a very distinctive look.
Lateron the ABS version of the RTR 180 was launched making it the only Indian bike to support this feature.The RTR has even lap meter and top speed indicator.
4.TVS Apache 200 RTR 4V(2017):
After launching various variants of RTR ,TVS has become the epitome of racing performance .
TVS has successfully draw a line between the mill commuters and the enthusiast focused motorcycles.The RTR 200 has the proper streetfighter looks,thanks to the design taken from the Draken concept.
The RTR 200 has a departure from the conventional bikini faring.The RTR 200 has one of the most comprehensive instrument clusters.The console has a speedometer,tachometer,odometer,gear position indicator,clock ,topspeed indicator,accelration and lap timers.
The RTR 200 is the first TVS bike to support a monoshock which was supplied by Kayaba.
The RTR 200 is available with a variety of options like the ABS version and a fuel injected version .It is the only bike in the segment to support pirelli tyres.
Recently TVS has launched the updated version of the RTR 200 as TVS RTR 2.0 .It is the first bike in the segment to support slipper clutch.
The TVS Apache RR310 is the latest flagship from TVS motors.It was made in collaboration with the BMW Motorrad and it was launched in India on December 6 2017.
Although the RR310 's engine is from BMW motorrad's BMW G310R platform,the Apache is designed entirely by TVS's team in Hosur.The Apache RR310 is TVS 's first fully faired motorcycle.
The RR310 is the first Indian bike to support upside down forks after the erstwhile Hyosing Comet.
TVS has recently launched RTR 160 4V. It is certainly on the roll.TVS has launched an all new RTR 160 after 10 years of launching the first bike from the RTR series.
The RTR 160 is based on the bigger sibling RTR 200 4V .The RTR 160 has a single seat and single piece handle unlike RTR 200 which has split seats and clip on handlebars.
The engine is all new derrived from TVS 165 cc race bike that is a national champion bike.
With the power of 16.5 PS and torque of 14.8 Nm TVS RTR 160 has got best in class power to weight ratio.
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V's suspension setup is provided by KYB at the rear and Showa at the front.
With all these launches over the years TVS has proved to be the only manufacturer filling the needs of all the performance enthusiasts in the country .The TVS bikes are forgiving in nature well suited for our environment . Over these 12 long years TVS has carried on the performance quotient to the next level.Performance is never affordable without the RTR series.
Apache =American Attack Helicopter
TVS Apache 150
As far as the specifications are concerned the first generation TVS Apache 150 had the best power and torque figures . The Apache 150 produced 13.5 bhp of power and 12.8 Nm of torque.The bike has the various first in class technologies like Inductive Discharge Ignition and Intake Exhaust Resonator.The bike has a shorter wheelbase and tight turning radius.The Apache 150 was the most flickable bike around.
2.TVS Apache RTR 160(2006):
The RTR acronym stands for the Racing Throttle Response.The TVS Apache RTR 160 was really an upgrade from the previous generation TVS Apache 150.
It has an increase in wheelbase,the swingarm length was also extended.Moreover regular flat handlebars were replaced with clip on handlebars.The bike has rearset footpegs and digital console firstly debut on first TVS bike.The Roto Petal Disc was the first in any Indian bike on sale.
The Apache RTR covered all the shortcomings of the previous generation Apache.TVS lateron launched the rear disc brake version and fuel injected version of the RTR 160.
TVS APACHE RTR 160
3.TVS Apache RTR 180(2009):
TVS launched the RTR 180 bike in the September 2009.TVS has increased the wheelbase of the RTR 180 along with the wider 110 section rear tyre .The fresh set of racy decals and a rich gold finish for the brake calipers and the front and the rear suspension give RTR 180 a very distinctive look.
Lateron the ABS version of the RTR 180 was launched making it the only Indian bike to support this feature.The RTR has even lap meter and top speed indicator.
4.TVS Apache 200 RTR 4V(2017):
After launching various variants of RTR ,TVS has become the epitome of racing performance .
TVS has successfully draw a line between the mill commuters and the enthusiast focused motorcycles.The RTR 200 has the proper streetfighter looks,thanks to the design taken from the Draken concept.
The RTR 200 has a departure from the conventional bikini faring.The RTR 200 has one of the most comprehensive instrument clusters.The console has a speedometer,tachometer,odometer,gear position indicator,clock ,topspeed indicator,accelration and lap timers.
The RTR 200 is the first TVS bike to support a monoshock which was supplied by Kayaba.
The RTR 200 is available with a variety of options like the ABS version and a fuel injected version .It is the only bike in the segment to support pirelli tyres.
Recently TVS has launched the updated version of the RTR 200 as TVS RTR 2.0 .It is the first bike in the segment to support slipper clutch.
TVS APACHE RTR 200 4V
5.TVS Apache RR310(2017):The TVS Apache RR310 is the latest flagship from TVS motors.It was made in collaboration with the BMW Motorrad and it was launched in India on December 6 2017.
Although the RR310 's engine is from BMW motorrad's BMW G310R platform,the Apache is designed entirely by TVS's team in Hosur.The Apache RR310 is TVS 's first fully faired motorcycle.
The RR310 is the first Indian bike to support upside down forks after the erstwhile Hyosing Comet.
TVS Apache 310 RR
6.TVS Apache RTR 160 4V(2018):TVS has recently launched RTR 160 4V. It is certainly on the roll.TVS has launched an all new RTR 160 after 10 years of launching the first bike from the RTR series.
The RTR 160 is based on the bigger sibling RTR 200 4V .The RTR 160 has a single seat and single piece handle unlike RTR 200 which has split seats and clip on handlebars.
TVS Apache RTR160 4V
The RTR 160 has two versions ,a carburatted and a fuel injected one.The engine is all new derrived from TVS 165 cc race bike that is a national champion bike.
With the power of 16.5 PS and torque of 14.8 Nm TVS RTR 160 has got best in class power to weight ratio.
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V's suspension setup is provided by KYB at the rear and Showa at the front.
With all these launches over the years TVS has proved to be the only manufacturer filling the needs of all the performance enthusiasts in the country .The TVS bikes are forgiving in nature well suited for our environment . Over these 12 long years TVS has carried on the performance quotient to the next level.Performance is never affordable without the RTR series.
