TVS X21 Concept Racer
TVS Motor Company has presented the TVS
X21 at the Auto Expo 2016 in Greater Noida. It is a concept racer that is based
on the recently launched TVS Apache RTR 200 4V.
The TVS X21 is a semi-faired motorcycle
that has been designed with race-ergonomics. It is powered by a modified
version of the Apache 200’s engine. It is a 212.4 cc single-cylinder air-cooled
motor with a Single Over Head Camshaft (SOHC) and four valves, that has a twin
oil-cooler for more efficient oil circulation and cooling. The engine is fed by
twin straight flow air filters, and is connected to a twin free flow exhaust
canisters. TVS has tuned the powerplant for more top-end power for a better
track experience.
The racing concept features a
lightweight and compact chassis with a low centre of mass, a telescopic fork,
gas-filled monoshock on swingarm, steering damper, race levers and special
race-specific components as a performance kit. Its instrument cluster comprises
of a digital speedometer, digital tachometer, trip meter, clock, lap timing,
acceleration timing and similar modes for performance tuning. The model
showcases TVS Racing’s technological and racing prowess.
