The TVS Apache RTR 160 has enhanced its grounds in the Indian motorcycle market, providing a good mix of performance, features, and price. As it sets to storm against the opposition, notably KTM, particularly the KTM Duke 125, let us see what makes the Apache RTR 160 a formidable adversary.
Variants And Pricing
The TVS Apache RTR 160 comes in several variants to accommodate rider preferences. The base variant, Apache RTR 160 Drum, costs ₹1,20,420 and comes with essential features for daily use. Adding disc brakes at ₹1,24,720 makes the Apache RTR 160 Disc especially beneficial for hard standing. The variant of Apache RTR 160 Disc Bluetooth at ₹1,28,020 offers the advantage of Bluetooth connectivity so that tech can blend into the rider’s experience. The flagship is the Apache RTR 160 Racing Edition, offered at ₹1,29,520, and has racing-themed graphics and more features than all the variants.
The price of the KTM Duke 125 makes it all the more difficult for one to consider it as an option—the Apache RTR 160, on the other hand, becomes the obvious choice for enthusiasts with a tighter budget wanting to revel in great performance and features.
Engine and Performance
The Apache RTR 160 is powered by a 159.7cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that makes 16.04 PS at 8750 rpm and churns out 13.85 Nm of torque at 7000 rpm. The overall performance has been balanced for city commutes and some highway riding and is also endowed with TVS Race Tuned-Fuel Injection (RT-Fi) technology for throttle response and efficiency.
Design and Features
Stylistically, the Apache RTR 160 has a sporty and aggressive styling with sharp and hard lines, muscular design, LED headlamps, LED taillights, and a fully digital instrument cluster, thereby offering an ultra-modern and premium feel. The additional highlight here is the presence of ride modes: Urban, Rain, and Sport, enabling the motorcyclist to set performance based on road and weather conditions.
Ride And Handling
Equipped with telescopic forks at the front and a mono-shock at the rear suspension, this motorcycle provides superb ride comfort and control on a variety of surfaces, throughout various settings. Light and agile, the bike is smooth and fun to ride in the city, aided by a braking system, optional disc brakes, and dual-channel ABS, allowing you to stop on a dime when it matters most.
Fuel Efficiency
The mileage of the Apache RTR 160 is undoubtedly one of its defining qualities. It offers nearly 47 kmpl, which is a great compromise between performance and efficiency, making it one of the not-so-many contenders for a perfect daily runner and cool long rides.
Conclusion
Final Word Although the price is low, performance is good, the design is sharp, and the features are modern; the TVS Apache RTR 160 is definitely a competition to models like KTM Duke 125 that come with a much heftier price tag. It’s a bike with a compelling value proposition for anyone looking to purchase a sporty, technology-ridden motorcycle that doesn’t immediately gouge one’s wallet. City commuter or weekend rider, the Apache RTR 160 is worth a serious look at when looking at the 160cc motorcycle segment.