TVS Apache
Motorcycle
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| image | Apache rtr 310.jpg |
| caption | 2023 Apache RTR 310 |
| name | TVS Apache |
| manufacturer | TVS Motor Company |
| production | 2005–present |
| class | Standard, Sport bike |
| engine | 159.7 cm³, 177.4 cm³, 197.75 cm³, 312.2 cm³, 312.12 cm³, Single Cylinder, SI, 4-stroke, 2 valves, 4 valves, Air-cooled, Oil-cooled, Liquid Cooled |
| related | Apache RR 310 |
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|image=Apache rtr 310.jpg |caption=2023 Apache RTR 310 |name=TVS Apache |manufacturer=TVS Motor Company |production=2005–present |class=Standard, Sport bike |engine=159.7 cm³, 177.4 cm³, 197.75 cm³, 312.2 cm³, 312.12 cm³, Single Cylinder, SI, 4-stroke, 2 valves, 4 valves, Air-cooled, Oil-cooled, Liquid Cooled | |related =Apache RR 310}}
The TVS Apache ( ) is a brand of motorcycle made since 2005 by TVS Motors. As of 2025, more than 6 million Apaches are on the road. As of September 2025, the company sells six variants of the TVS Apache. The differences between each variant being the engine displacement, the options on offer and performance characteristics. The abbreviation 'RTR' in the names of the motorcycles refer to 'Racing Throttle Response'.
History
TVS which partnered with Suzuki for 19 years had brought out several two-stroke motorcycles in India. When the emission norms in the country changed, a need for more fuel efficient and less polluting four-stroke motorcycles suddenly came into being. However Suzuki at the time was globally known to produce two-stroke motorcycles and did not have strong R&D in the four-stroke department. All this led to the late introduction of the TVS-Suzuki Fiero in 2000 which was specifically developed for the Indian market.
At the time there was also an upcoming market for the low displacement performance motorcycles in India which can be related to the success of the Hero Honda CBZ. The Suzuki Fiero being a relatively powerful motorcycle in the segment, was well received. After the separation of TVS and Suzuki in 2001, TVS continued the production of the Fiero and its iterations under the name TVS Fiero, TVS Fiero FX.
In 2005, to enter the 150 cm3 engine displacement category of performance motorcycles which was then dominated by the Bajaj Pulsar, TVS introduced the TVS Apache 150 IE-Surge, the first of the TVS Apache series of Motorcycles. It was a product of TVS' own R&D which included many changes on their existing Fiero 147 cm3 Engine and as a result had an increased power output of 13.5 bhp from 12 bhp and better efficiency. There were also major improvements in design, suspension, brakes, frame and styling. The company claimed that the Apache had the highest power to weight ratio in its class and was the quickest for that reason.
The successors and current variants of the TVS Apache have engines based on the same platform but have significant design improvements such as an oversquare engine, 4- valves, balance shaft; technical advancements such as oil cooling, ram-air assist cooling (not to be confused with ram-air intake), fuel injection and performance improvements. However the TVS Apache RR 310 and TVS Apache RTR 310 are an exception and are based on the same engine and technology of BMW G310R.
In February 2019, an ABS equipped variant of the Apache RTR 160 4V was announced and on February 28, the ABS equipped version of the older Apache RTR 160 was launched. In January 2020, a revision of the TVS Apache RR 310 was launched in India powered by a BSVI-compliant Engine.
Models
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2f/Apache_150.jpg" caption="2006 Apache 150 IE Surge" alt="2006 Apache 150 IE Surge"] ::
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/Apache_RTR_160.jpg" caption="2008 TVS Apache RTR 160"] ::
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/TVS_Apache_RTR_180_ABS_2011_model_parked_.jpg" caption="2011 TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS" alt="Apache RTR 180 ABS 2011 model"] ::
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b5/TVS_Apache_RTR_200_4v.png" caption="2016 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V" alt="TVS Apache RTR 200 4v 2016"] ::
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/07/Apacherr310c.jpg" caption="2019 TVS Apache RR 310"] ::
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Apache_rtr_310.jpg" caption="2023 Apache RTR 310" alt="2023 Apache RTR 310"] ::
::data[format=table title="All TVS Apache models"]
| Variant | Engine | Power (HP) | Torque (Nm) | Max speed | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache 150 IE-Surge | 147.5 | 13.5 | 12.3 | 112 | |
| Apache RTR 160cc (ABS variant) | 159.7 | 15.12 | 13.03 | 118 | |
| Apache RTR 160 4V | 159.7 | 15.52 | 13.9 | 113 | |
| Apache RTR 160 4V EFI (ABS variant) | 159.7 | 15.52 | 13.9 | 114 | |
| Apache RTR 165RP | 164.9 | 18.9 | 14.2 | 123 | |
| Apache RTR 180 | 177.4 | 16.78 | 15.5 | 124 | |
| Apache RTR 180 ABS | |||||
| Apache RTR 200 4V | 197.5 | 20.5 | 18.1 | 127 | |
| Apache RTR 200 4V Race Edition 2.0 | |||||
| Apache RTR 200 FI E100 (Ethanol powered) | 21 | 129 | |||
| Apache RTR 200 BS6 (ABS, Riding modes, Preload adjustable front & rear suspension) | 20.6 (Sport), 17.5 (Urban, Rain) | 17.1 (Sport), 16.5 (Urban, Rain) | 141 | ||
| Apache RR 310 | 312.2 | 34 | 27.3 | 165 | |
| Apache RTR 310 | 312.12 | 35.08 | 28.7 | 150 | |
| Apache RTX 300 Adventure | 299.1 | 36 | 28.5 | 150 | |
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- Discontinued
Design and styling
The Apache was the first bike in India with a petal disc brake, which offers better heat dispersion thereby allowing fewer brake fades. The same bike introduced ABS in a 2 wheeler for the first time in India.
Comfort and handling
Previous versions of Apache had a wheelbase of 1260 mm which resulted in better turning in at the expense of stability. The Apache RTR 180 ABS introduced Dual Channel ABS to the lineup as well as the country in 2011.
In 2020, BS6 compliant engines were released in all their line up which saw significant improvements in RTR 200 4V and RR 310 models in terms of riding, handling and integrated tech.
Awards
TVS Apache RTR 180 won Performance Bike Of The Year (2009) from Business Standard Motoring Awards. The TVS Apache RTR 200 4V has been awarded the NDTV Motorcycle of the Year up to 250cc for 2017.
References
References
- (2025-04-05). "TVS Apache celebrates 20 Years with 6 million customers".
- (August 22, 2016). "Team TVS Racing : On a fast track to product development".
- (December 6, 2000). "TVS-SUZUKI : The Third Coming".
- (January 7, 2000). "TVS Suzuki hits the road with 4-stroke Fiero".
- (November 18, 2015). "5 Motorcycles which revolutionized the Indian sport bikes market".
- (February 2, 2001). "Suzuki Fiero sales cross the 50,000 mark".
- (March 23, 2004). "TVS Launches Fiero FX".
- (Mar 22, 2004). "TVS launches upgraded Fiero FX".
- (December 19, 2005). "TVS APACHE, the all new 150 cc bike makes a debut".
- (January 20, 2016). "TVS launch new Apache RTR 200, Victor".
- (March 17, 2018). "2018 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V review, test ride".
- (January 20, 2016). "2016 TVS Apache RTR 200 review, test ride".
- (January 25, 2016). "2016 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V first ride review".
- (March 15, 2018). "2018 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V vs rivals: Specifications comparison".
- (December 7, 2017). "BMW G310R and TVS Apache RR 310: What's different?".
- Vijay, Vibin P.. (2019-02-28). "TVS Apache RTR 160 ABS Launched In India At Rs. 84,710".
- (31 January 2020). "2020 TVS Apache RR 310 BS-6 launched at Rs 2.40 lakh".
- (March 14, 2018). "TVS Motor Company launches the new 2018 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V".
- (17 March 2022). "TVS Apache RTR 165RP First Ride Review".
- (June 15, 2009). "TVS Apache RTR 180 launched and first ride review".
- (5 January 2011). "TVS Apache ABS". [[Bike India]].
- (January 25, 2016). "TVS Apache RTR 200 4V released, First ride review".
- (January 8, 2016). "TVS Apache RTR 200 to be launched in India on January 20".
- "TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi E100 Presenting India's First Ever Ethanol powered motorcycle".
- (4 November 2020). "New TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: Top 5 Highlights - BikeWale".
- "2018 TVS Apache RR 310 launched at Rs 2.05 lakh".
- "New TVS Apache RTR 310 Price, Features, Colours & Specifications".
- (2025-10-19). "All New TVS Apache RTX 300 Adventure Launched at Rs 1.99 Lakh".
- (2025-10-17). "TVS Apache RTX 300 Ridden: Key Pros and Cons Explained".
- (2025-10-10). "TVS Apache RTX 300 – Official Product Page".
- (15 August 2007). "TVS Apache RTR 160". [[Bike India]].
- (25 December 2007). "TVS APACHE RTR EFi vs BAJAJ PULASAR 200 DTS Fi (page 1)".
- (March 12, 2011). "TVS Motor launches Apache RTR 180 with ABS".
- (29 December 2007). "BSM Bike Of The Year 2008".
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