TVS Apache 200 Spotted in Matte Black; Will Come as Apache RTR 200 4V

Just after getting teased on the Indonesian website of TVS, the Apache 200 was again spotted doing final test runs. The bike has been recently spied in a matte black shade and some more details about this model have been uncovered. The India launch of company’s flagship is confirmed to take place on January 20 this year and here it will be launched as TVS Apache RTR 200 4V.  

The recent spy images reveal the uncamouflaged front and rear fender of the bike. The front mudguard and engine cover are drenched in matte black that confirms it as one of the final colour options. Moreover, the TVS badge now appears on the engine that was not visible in the previously leaked images. The aluminium footpegs, extended and aggressive fuel tank, LED tail lamp like earlier, have been  spotted again in the recent spy shots and look impressive. The rear fender is now a little bit prolonged, unlike the existing versions. The muffler looks a bit boring and is expected to come as a twin-port unit just like Suzuki Gixxer.

TVS Apache RTR 200 will come powered by a 200cc, air-cum-oil cooled, four-valve engine coupled to a five-speed transmission. The motor is expected to generate a peak power of 25.6bhp along with 22Nm torque making it the most powerful machine in its segment. The bike will roll on 90/90-R17 front and 130/70-R17 rear TVS rubber that will come loaded over robust black alloy wheels. The braking duties will be taken care of by 270mm and 250mm petal disc brakes at the front and rear respectively, with an optional dual-channel ABS on offer. The fully digital instrument cluster is informative comprising of service reminder, lap timer, rev-limit indicator, clock and much more.

The bike is expected to come at a price of over Rs. 85,000 and would take on KTM 200 Duke quite competitively. It will be interesting to see if TVS can make a respectable position in the unfamiliar 200cc segment or not. Stay tuned to BikeDekho for more updates!

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