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The Fast Just Got Faster
Friday, May 23, 2008TVS Apache RTR FI 160 has added an another stunner on the roads. Stylish alloys, unique grab rails, classy silencer, larger & sharp lined fuel tank, all these elements combine perfectly to give TVS Apache RTR 160 a sporty eye-catching looks.
The Apache RTR 160 has been upgraded with electronic fuel injection(EFI) and becomes Apache RTR 160 Fi. The EFI technology has enabled TVS to boost peak power of this bike. TVS has priced the new model at Rs. 65000.00 (Ex-showroom New Delhi).
Now, TVS Motors has come up with a more powerful variant of Apache - The Apache RTR 180. The bike retains the basic lines of the current RTR & is powered by a 177.4cc engine which generates 17 Bhp of maximum power with 15.5 Nm of maximum torque.
Click here for more details and photos of Apache RTR 180
The Apache RTR 160 "Fi" features a naked chain cover, rear disk brake, tank cowl like in the Bajaj Pulsar 200 and a serrated design stickers (instead of the striped ones found on the RTR 160) which runs across the length of the bike.
It comes with digital dash - LCD speedo, two trip meters, clock, odometer, fuel gauge and an analog tachometer. Also has useful features like service and battery indicator. Another useful feature is the clip on handlebar for various positions.
Apart from the Digital Speedometer and the Petal shaped disc brakes which are "new" additions on the RTR Apache 160, there isn't much change in the looks compared to the Apache 160 non-fi. The rear is also same with LED tail lamps, re-styled silencer and CBZ X-treme type split grab rail.
The company has provided a visually larger size presence without the weight of the bike being altered. It comes with all new air scoops that help in quicker engine cooling and features data logging as in race bikes. These include 0-60 lap time and top speed indicators.
The tachometer continues to be an analogue one and houses telltale lights indicating low battery charge, service due and low fuel while weary looking indicators for high beam, turn indication and gearbox neutral reside separately.
The silver finish for the console as shown at the bike’s preview has been dumped for a complete black affair. LED tail lamps, which have become a norm of sorts for this product category with the Pulsar and CBZ X-Treme already sporting the same, make their way on to the RTR as well.
However, unique to the new Apache are the clip-on handlebars complete with nice looking alloy finished levers and meaty but comfortable grips. Not only do the adjustable bars add to the bike’s sporty demeanour, these along with the impressive looking alloy rearset footpegs, and a supportive seat make for a sporty but comfortable riding position as well. The bike also sports the most attractive and user-friendly set of split grab rails we have seen on an Indian bike.
Main Features of Apache RTR Fi:
1. Digital Speedometer.
2. Petal shaped disc brakes.
3. Serrated design stickers.
4. Naked chain cover.
5. LED tail lamps.
6. Clip on handlebar for various positions.
7. Service and battery indicator.
8. The digital display has a feature to test the top speed achieved.
9. You can also test your 0-60km/h timing on the digital display.
10. Tank cowl like in the Bajaj Pulsar 200.
TV Commercial of Apache RTR 160 Fi: