TVS Apache

The TVS Apache is a motorcycle made by TVS Motors since 2006. TVS Apache is available in three variants: Apache RTR 160 Hyper edge, Apache RTR 180, Apache RTR 180 ABS. "RTR" stands for "Racing Throttle Response". More than 1 million Apaches are on the road.

Models

Design and styling

The bike is designed with a racing approach, resulting in the inclusion of a lap timer and provision for the last three 0–60 km/h timings. Apache is the first bike in India with a petal disc brake, which offer better heat dispersion thereby allowing fewer brake fades.

The bike evolved from Circa 1999 Suzuki Fiero which TVS used to manufacture in India. It is TVS's R&D on Fiero model with an overbore on 147 cc Fiero Engine.

Comfort and handling

Since the bike is optimized for handling, the ride quality is on the stiff side. Previous versions of Apache had a wheelbase of 1,260 mm (50 inches) which resulted in better turning in at the expense of stability. TVS increased the wheelbase by 40 mm (1.6 inches) to improve the stability. The Apache 180 introduced ABS to the lineup in 2011.