TVS Apache 160 4V Crosses 1 Lakh Milestone

The bike achieved this landmark within 6 months of its launch

The Hosur-based manufacturer today announced that its 160cc motorcycle, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, has crossed the 1 lakh sales mark within six months since its launch.

The RTR 160 4V has been designed and engineered from TVS Racing’s learnings on the racetrack. It gets a 159.7 cc, single-cylinder engine that makes 16.8PS at 8000rpm and 14.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm (fuel-injected variant), while the carburetted variant produces 16.5PS at 8000 rpm and 14.8Nm at 6500rpm.

The Apache RTR 160 4V features “segment-first ram air cooling” which reduces heat from the engine by around 10 degrees. This along with oil-cooling enables the bike to achieve a top speed of 114kmph on the Fi and 113kmph on the carb variant. Additionally, the bike can sprint from 0-60 in 4.8secs (EFI) and 4.73 seconds on the carb variant.

Its fully digital speedometer is backlit in white and packs a ton of features like a lap timer, 0-60 timer and a top speed recorder, amongst others. The Apache RTR 160 4V series is offered in three colours: red, blue and black.

Here’s the official statement from the manufacturer.

Press Release -

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V crosses 1 lakh sales milestone in a record span of six months since launch

Hosur, October 03, 2018: TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world today announced that their new 160cc motorcycle offering TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has crossed the 1 lakh sales mark. Launched in March 2018, the motorcycle has achieved the milestone in a span of six months.

The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is a testimony to TVS Racing’s rich 36-year legacy in motorsports. It is born of the six-time Indian National Motorcycle Road Racing Championship (INMRC) winning motorcycle – (Group B RTR 165) and comes with a 4-valve, oil-cooled engine that offers best-in-class performance.

Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Arun Siddharth, Vice President Marketing – Premium Two Wheelers, International Business & TVS Racing, said, “The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has raced to the 1 lakh sales milestone in a record span of six months due to its superior performance and strong racing positioning. The motorcycle has resonated with enthusiasts across the country thus exponentially increasing our loyal Apache tribe. This community was built by superior products and a host of owner engagement initiatives which have today successfully created a strong and connected owner base. We are grateful for their support and it fuels our endeavour to create customer delight by providing them with best-in-class products and Apache owner engagement initiatives.”

The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is available in both Carburetor and EFI variants, with the latter christened as TVS Apache RTR 160 Fi 4V. The motorcycle gets a 159.7 cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, oil-cooled engine that churns out 16.8 PS @8000 rpm (EFI) and 14.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm (EFI), 16.5 PS @8000 rpm (Carb) and 14.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm (Carb). The engine is mated to a 5-speed super-slick gear box that offers a precise and powerful riding experience.

Staying true to its racing pedigree, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has the most powerful oil cooled 160cc engine, enabling the best performance in its class and boasts of a top speed of 114 kmph (EFI), 113 kmph (Carb). Complete with best-in-class power-to-weight ratio, the motorcycle does an astounding 0-60 kmph in 4.8 seconds (EFI) and 4.73 seconds (Carb).

With a fully-digital speedometer, the design of the new TVS Apache RTR 160 4V offers sleek styling along with the race-spec aspects of the INMRC race machine – RTR 165. The motorcycle boasts of a compact race design with chequered flag decals on the tank, a fitting homage to its winning streak on the race track.

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V series is available in three stunning colours, namely, Racing Red, Metallic Blue and Knight Black.

The motorcycle is priced at:

EFI: Rs 91,810 (Ex showroom Delhi)

Carb (Front Disc): Rs 82, 810 (Ex showroom Delhi)

Carb (Rear Disc): Rs 85, 810 (Ex showroom Delhi)