TVS Apache is a motorcycle launched by TVS Motors

TVS Motors

TVS Motor Company is the third largest two-wheeler manufacturer in India.It is the flagship company of the parent TVS Group employing over 40,000 people with an estimated 15 million customers. It manufactures motorcycles, scooters, mopeds and auto rickshaws...

. TVS Apache is currently available in three variants: Apache RTR 160 Hyper edge,Apache RTR 180, Apache RTR 180 ABS

ABS

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. The "RTR" stands for "Racing Throttle Response." Currently more than 250,000 Apaches are on road.

Design and styling

The bike is primarily 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 to feature a petal disc brake.

This 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 stiffer side. Previous versions of Apache had a wheelbase of 1260 mm which resulted in better turning in at the expense of stability. TVS increased the wheelbase by 40 mm to improve the stability. The Apache 180 introduced ABS

Anti-lock braking system

An anti-lock braking system is a safety system that allows the wheels on a motor vehicle to continue interacting tractively with the road surface as directed by driver steering inputs while braking, preventing the wheels from locking up and therefore avoiding skidding.An ABS generally offers...

 to the lineup.. It is the first Indian made bike to have ABS. With the ABS technology, an average rider will have 10-25 per cent quicker stopping distance on dry roads and 20-30 per cent on wet roads. Whereas, the professionals will be able to achieve 16 percent quicker stopping distance on wet roads.

Performance and fuel economy

The top of the line Apache RTR FI 160 features a fuel injected 160 cc engine.
It does 0–60 km/h in 4.3 seconds and 0–100 km/h in 15.07 seconds. It is capable of a top speed of around 127 km/h and returns 54 km/l (150 mpg or 1.5 l/100 km) on the highway and 48 km/l (110 mpg or 2.08 l/100 km) in city riding.

2006

• "Bike of the Year" CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards 2006
• "Bike of the Year" OVERDRIVE Awards 2006
• "Bike Of The Year" Business Standard Motoring Awards 2006
• "Indigenous design of the year" OVERDRIVE Awards 2006
• "Design of The Year 2006 - Two Wheelers" BBC Top Gear Design Awards 2006

2008

• Performance Bike Of The Year — Business Standard
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   Motoring Awards
• Bike of the year-up to 160 cc—Bike India
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  awards
• Design of the year — Bike India awards