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Racing DNA Unleashed!!
Wednesday, April 01, 2009TVS Motors has come up with a more powerful variant of Apache. The bike retains the basic lines of the current RTR & comes with all the high tech features: digital speedometer with top speed, 0-60 timer, trips, and other extra functionality plus stunning looks.
Engine
The Apache RTR 180. It is powered by a 177.4cc engine which generates 17 Bhp of maximum power with 15.5 Nm of maximum torque.
The new 177.4cc mill is a bored out variation of the 160cc mill, and has a longer stroke too. The new engine still remains an oversquare unit, but not so much so as the 160.
Power is up by 1.3 Bhp to 17 Bhp and the new engine produces 2.4 more units of twisting force at 15.5Nm. The peak power is produced at 8500 rpm, similar to RTR 160, though the peak torque is now produced at 6500 revs.
Looks
The TVS Apache 180 adorns a new graphic scheme to distinguish itself from its smaller siblings, with RTR emblazoned boldly on the tank scoops.
The front forks and the gas reservoirs for the rear shocks are now painted in a new golden shade and the clip-ons have a new RTR 180 emblem at the centre.
Stylish alloys, unique grab rails, classy silencer, larger & sharp lined fuel tank, all these elements combine perfectly to give Apache RTR 180 a sporty eye-catching looks.
Apart from the New White tachometer the rest of the instrument cluster is same like the RTR 160 with Digital blue backlit Speedometer.
The rear is also same with LED tail lamps, re-styled silencer and CBZ X-treme type split grab rail.
Main Features Of TVS Apache RTR 180 :
1. Digital Speedometer.
2. Petal shaped disc brakes.
3. Bigger RTR sticker on the tank scoops
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. RTR 180 logo near the clip-on’s
11. A wider rear tyre
12. New white back light for the speedometer
TVS has priced the new Apache RTR 180 competitively at Rs 63,900 (ex-showroom Delhi) and Rs 64,900 (ex-showroom, rest of India). It is available in 4 shades - Yellow, Black, Gray & Pearl White.
TV Commercial Of Apache RTR 180: