Hi Bikers, I am Ajith and I will be sharing my biking story with you over the next couple of minutes. Well, the story goes like this; it was early stages when Apache was released (150 cc variant). I was in love with the bike since the day it was released but my parents wouldn’t get me one as I was not 18 yrs old then. When RTR variant was released and I made my mind that if I ever buy a bike it would this beast (RTR).
All in all, I wanted a powerful bike that was very successful in the market, one that was sporty and that would fit in my budget but my Parents wanted me to buy a Splendor or a Star city. My mom had a big “No” for Yamaha bikes and I seriously didn’t know the actual reason behind her ‘No’ to Yamaha.
Somehow managing my way through, I settled for the Apache RTR 160 EFI (electronic fuel injection) and there was nothing in this universe that could have changed my mind. I was literally in love with the bike when I saw it in the show room. I took the titanium grey (matt finish) color with black disintegrated racing stripes running on it; really it is a super cool bike.
Engine and Performance
The bike compliments its caption viz. ‘Its Now Or Never’, it unleashes the racer in you. Apache’s exhausts are truly one of the best in class because they sound like a sports bike while exhausts of other bike in similar segment aren’t that good.
The engine is soft and smooth but the bike happens to vibrate between 65 to 70 Kmph. The engine churns out 15.2Ps of power at 8500rpm. With a weight of 139 kgs, the bike is a pleasure to ride around and in the city.
The bike is resistant and does not show any signs of breaking down even at 12000 rpm.
At such a good rpm one can cover up to 120Kms in an hour on a highway. The engine is capable of producing some very high speeds. I personally had an experience of hitting 127 Kmph and ran out of road.
Styling
The bike looks very stylish. It sports clip-ons, Rear set foot pegs, Tank scoops, Racing stripes, large head lamps, Split-Grab rails, Forged brake levers and alloy wheels with red radium stickers oozes style.
Handling
Handling is probably one of the strongest aspects of Apache RTR 160 EFi. Among the other bikes in the market the RTR stands out in the handling department. The bike gushes in any gap you want flawlessly. This bike is born for cornering.
The bike’s tyres are bit of a concern because they have this initial tendency of losing their grip on wet surfaces. Once the water gets sucked in by the tyres, wet surfaces and rainy roads are a piece of cake. Its aerodynamic tank scoops and chassis provide better control and makes you feel comfortable.
Breaking
Apache RTR 160 EFi has front and rear disc brakes. The brakes are as good as you would like it to be, the 270mm front roto petal discs and 200mm rear discs provide razor sharp breaking.
Mileage
The bike is sure to offer a mileage of 58 to 60 kmpl in the city, with good run and right gear shifts.
On the highways it will offer 68 -75 kmpl. But who cares about mileage when you can reach 0-60 under 4.2 secs.
Riding Position
There are complaints about the riding position of TVS Apache RTR like backache, wrist pain etc but that happens only in that start but after you get adjusted to the position all the pains seem to go away. Moreover, it feels like you are on a rocket.
Believe me all sports bike have the same seating position as that of the RTR.
Pros
- Styling
- Pick-up
- Well equipped digital speedometer
- Clock
- High beam spread from headlights
- Suspension
- Handling
Cons
- Gear box is notchy
- Tyre does not grip the wet surfaces well
- Rom meter is a headache sometimes
Verdict
If you are conservative, one who thinks about mileage and want a breezy engine like a 100cc bike, then do not even have a look at its advertisement.
On the other hand if you are young; need lots of adrenaline rush; need a bike that feels and sounds like a higher capacity bike and want to know how a racer feels like while riding his bike then, just close your eyes and go for this fire breather i.e. Apache RTR 160 EFi and you will not regret it.
Feel free to leave your comments and queries.
Regards,
Ajith.P
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A lot of aspects in this review has been lifted from Varun’s review – http://bikeadvice.in/tvs-apache-rtr-160-hyper-edge-ownership-review-varun/
I published it because it has original pictures. The copied parts are still not a lie. And there is some fresh words. 60% is new, 40% is copied/rewritten.
I don’t think this will have any chance at the contest.
just on the basis of the pictures how could it get a chance of publishing, that is a big concern of worry, only to win the contest people start cheating … they should be prevented !! THIS THINGS DAMAGES THE OVERALL REPUTATION OF THE WEBSITE.
I am still wondering about this issue. Don’t worry Sourav Roy, we are not going to consider it for the contest and we may decide to remove it with a few more responses like yours. BikeAdvice is become a reader’s platform.
Why does this seem to me like a strategic ad placement as there is no pic of the rider or any specific details like his full name….or is he just uninterested to be sharing that info.
What ad ? There s no FI variant of RTR now in market !
are u out of your fish mind , its available !!
@niks
Dude its not available ! i enquired for Fi and settled for hyper edge , just check with your showroom ! Most of the TVS SC mechs we re not skilled to handle FI so ts almost stopped now
Once the water gets sucked in by the tyres, wet surfaces and rainy roads are a piece of cake.
Nice review may be ur first time …..only thing to complain is braking should be used instead of “breaking”
Even the pictures are not that great. No real efforts, bike could have been taken out for being snapped, rather then in the garage.
yes its lifted and things like mileage is wrong.. and Fi is 15.7ps not 15.2ps
impossible mileage .. you should not write wrong things..lying like hell
most of lines copied from varun’s review….hey u have a fantastic bike so write ur own feelings with the bike…..why copied?????
Hi friends this one is FI version…………. it give you as such mileage which wrote by Ajith.
there have two version in
1. one is Hyper Edge (Carburated), it give you mileage 45-50kmpl. (I have owned this one bikeon 3Jan 2011 )
2. Another one is EFI version ( Electronic fuel Injuction system) which control fuel through ECU, It give best mileage 60-65kmpl and it is costly 10k rather than Hyper Edge.
What is price of EFI module in bangalore?
what will be the price of the EFI version of Apache rtr160 ??! when compared to hyper edge version of Apache?
r u sure guys that this EFI version of apache gives 60-65 ??! if yes how can we check when the bike have the EFI when we are buying ?
if Apache gives 60-65 mileage then its the most economical and powerful bike ever *
i heared the comment that TVS engines will not last longer and needs more services than any other bilkes, is that true ??
@ Venkat narayan R, TVS engines or other company’s engines life will mainly depend on the maintenance and usage. Apaches are revved to high rpms due to their raw power delivery. I too will ride my apache like this. My average highway speeds range from 90 to 110 kmph and city speeds are 50 to 70 kmph. By this type of riding, i am getting great fun but i am posing my bike’s engine at risk. Initially i am a slow rider because i have learnt biking on my apache and after 6 months span, i became speed maniac.
I am just trying to say that apache and pulsar engines are not bad.They just lack refinement which is the cause of some vibrations. The problems in these engines are due to bad usage and u can expect the same engine problems in any bike if u frequently give harsh acceleration and ride at high rpms.
Regarding efi version, it has been stopped many months back. When i purchased rtr 6 months back, the efi version is not there and the present apache is given the design of efi version. If the company releases efi version again in future, my sincere advice is not to buy them because the tvs mechanics are not that much knowledgeable and u will also find difficulties in finding local mechanic.
Hi Ajith,
I’m from tamilnadu, own Apache RTR160 (08) model and as you said it really rockz man. I have a doubt but hope you can clarify me. My doubt is: I found a thing called ST on my digi speedo metre but i don’t know what i really means. It shows ST 9.9 and you can find this while changing the options like Trip A/Trip B/ High speed and then ST. I hope i’m clear on my question and clarify my doubt. I’ll be very thankful to you if you do so.
no othr bike is bettr dn my ducati multistrada 1200
apache millage 60 kmpl , dude #1 joke for Ever
it,s cool
Plz give a light on mitar dashboard picture of RTR160fi..