TVS has silently launched the new Apache
RTR 180 BS6 in India at INR 1.01 lakh*. Compared to the old Apache RTR180 BS4,
it is INR 6,704 dearer. With the BS-VI upgrade, the 177.4 cc single-cylinder,
4-stroke, 2-valve engine of the TVS Apache RTR 180 has gained an oil-cooler and
a fuel-injection system, which TVS calls Race Tuned Fuel Injection (RT-Fi). The
maximum power has increased by 0.17 PS to 16.62 PS, while the maximum torque
has remained the same - 15.5 Nm.
The TVS Apache RTR 180 BS6 also features
GTT (Glide Through Traffic) which allows riders to ride without constantly
using the clutch and accelerator when in bumper to bumper traffic. In terms of
styling, the new RTR 180 BS6 looks the same as its BS4 counterpart. It features
racing graphics, large tank scoops, 3D TVS logo on the fuel tank, semi-digital
instrument cluster, clip-on handlebars, LED DRLs, LED taillight, single-piece
seat, and much more.
The cycle parts of the new Apache are also the same as
that of the old model. The suspension duties are taken care of by telescopic
forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear. A 270 mm front petal disc brake
and a 200 mm rear petal disc brake along with a single-channel Super-Moto ABS
handles the anchoring duties.
TVS has already launched the BS6 version
of the smaller capacity Apache RTR 160. This bike's rear drum brake variant
retails at INR 93,500* and its rear disc brake variant has been priced at INR
96,500*. The Apache RTR 180 BS6 is INR 4,500 more expensive than the top variant
of the Apache RTR 160 BS6.
