TVS launched the Apache RTR 160 Hyper Edge in India which is priced @ 71,400 (EX DELHI). It is available is Green, Yellow, Red and Grey shades.
1 EXTERIOR DESIGN & INSTRUMENTAL CONSOLE
The design is very good which is stylish, aggressive and more attacking than before which is visible throught the vehicle. The headlight features a day time running LED's and new pilot lamps adds to a premium touch. The new engine cowl and tank cowl of this bike improves its aerodynamics and gives a visual bulk looks. The new stretched rear panel looks very good with its split grab rails
The instrumental console is very neat with essential indicators. It has a big white dial for its analogue tachometer and on the left there is a big LCD with blue back-lit display for digital speedometer, odometer and a trip-meter.
2 ENGINE & GEAR BOX
Engine is a 160cc single cylinder 4 stroke variant. It delivers the power of 15.2 bhp @ 8500 rpm and torque of 13.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm. This is a 2 valve engine and has 5 speed manual gearbox with the gear shift pattern of one down and 4 up.
3 ACCLERATION & POWER N PERFORMANCE
The name RTR (Racing Throttle Response) itself justifies everything here. It weighs lighter and the power generated by this engine are its factors to give this the best in class power to weight ratio. All in all the enthusiastic engine, the crisp gear ratios give it a very good performance though the engine is bit noisy at higher rpm and vibrations occur around 5000 rpm. The engine is refined then previous version.
0-60 : 5.5 sec.
TOP SPEED : 118 km/h.
4 FUEL CAPACITY & MILEAGE
It has a big 16ltr fuel tank out of which 2.5ltr are for reserve. The mileage of this bike is very good which is given below.
CITY : 42-44 Km/l.
HIGHWAY : 49-51 Km/l.
5 STORAGE & SAFETY FEATURES
It has a negligible storage space under the seat. It also has bright headlight for better vision which adds to its safety.
6 SUSPENSION & BRAKING
There is a telescopic front forks and an advanced gas filled rear shock absorbers. The braking system here sports a big 270mm front Petal disk and a 200mm rear petal disk.
7 RIDING COMFORT & HANDLING QUALITY
TVS apache offers a low seating and a very comfortable bike. It offers very good handling which makes it light and responsive. The suspension and breaks offered with this make it handle very efficiently and is comfortable during the ride. The extended wheelbase of 1300 adds to its stability and high speed cornering is slightly improved and with a ground clearance of 165mm ridding along worst potholes and speed breakers is easy. Over all city and highway riding is very good. Long distances of more than 350 Kms might give u a slight back pain.
PROS
*A very good stylish bike with plenty of good features.
*Powerful engine with adequate performance and mileage.
*Very good ride and handling quality.
*Fuel capacity of 16ltrs.
CONS
*Pricy.
*Handel is a bit heavy.
CONCLUSION : Overall a very good bike which has features, a powerful engine and performance with a good mileage which is a tough competitor the only con is it is a bit pricy than its rivals.
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