Upcoming TVS Apache RTR Spotted Again, More Details Emerged

In August 2015, Venu Srinivasan, chairman, TVS Motors hinted that the company is going to introduce a new Apache along with two other products within coming six months. So, the day is coming closer to the reality and the bike going to be launched has been caught in cams for several times during its test runs. Now, some new spy pictures of the bike have emerged, which are revealing some more important details about it.

Here is a clear shot of the fully digital instrument cluster of the upcoming TVS Apache, which is looking very advanced. It has a tachometer on the top, speedometer in the middle, fuel gauge just below that, gear indicator & clock on the left side and odo/trip meter on the right side. You can also see a ‘RACE ON’ mode on the LCD screen, which might have been introduced for a racing appeal of it might be a feature to record 0-60kmph sprint time.

The naked sport styled new Apache shares many design lines with the exciting Draken Concept, showcased at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo. And it can be seen in the extended fuel tank cowl of the test mule and its alloy wheels. The new images also revealed that 2016 Apache will feature an eccentrically mounted fuel cap on the tank and a much different split seat. There is a sharp headlight on the bike without any visor and the clip-ons are also looking redesigned.

The front forks on the upcoming TVS Apache are looking wider along with the tyres, like those coming with the Yamaha FZ or Suzuki Gixxer. The rear grab rail of the bike is also new and unique than any motorcycle in the market like its twin-port exhaust muffler. It has a mono-shock type suspension at the rear, which is expected to be a gas-charged, adjustable type. The braking system of the bike will continue to feature the same dual petal disc brakes and most probably, the ABS feature will remain optional.

Now Coming to the most interesting topic of the bike, its engine. The new Apache was expected to be powered by a 200cc, liquid-cooled engine like the Bajaj Pulsar 200 range. However, you can see an air-cooled motor on the test mule, which could be between 160-200cc. That means TVS is preparing a competitor against the Yamaha FZ range and Suzuki Gixxer in the form of its upcoming Apache.

Image Courtesy: Motoroids