TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is a commuter bike available at a starting price of Rs. 1,28,122 in India. It is available in 3 variants and 3 colours with top variant price starting from Rs. 1,34,092. The Apache RTR 200 4V is powered by 197.75cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 20.21 bhp and a torque of 16.8 Nm. With both front and rear disc brakes, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V comes up with anti-locking braking system. This Apache RTR 200 4V bike weighs 153 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 12 liters.

The TVS Apache RTR 200 4V belongs to the rapidly growing 200cc segment which comprises of customers who usually upgrade from the entry-level or premium (150-160cc) commuter genre. While the Apache 200 already had traits which made it a distinctive and desirable package, TVS recently bestowed it with segment-first features which took its aspirational value to a new level.

Following the recent update, the Apache RTR 200 4V now comes with three riding modes, something that was unheard of in this category of bikes. The modes include Rain, Road, and Sport which can be selected via a dedicated button on the switchgear. Notably, each mode changes the amount of ABS intervention, power delivery, and throttle response. The top speed also varies depending on the selected mode.

There are hardware updates too in this latest edition of the bike. While the brake and clutch levers are three-step adjustable, the suspension setup is sourced from Showa and gets preload adjustability. TVS claims the brakes have also been revised for a better performance than before.

The Apache continues to boast of a sporty and aggressive design, which received its last update in 2019. However, the revisions were limited to the headlamp cluster which now looks angrier with geometric-looking design and boomerang-shaped LED DRLs. The rest of the body work features a muscular and sculpted fuel tank, split seat setup, and dual-barrel exhaust.

The new Apache RTR 200 4V continues to be powered by the same 197.75cc, single-cylinder, 4-valve, oil-cooled mill with TVS’s Race Tuned-Fuel Injection ‘RT-Fi’ technology. It churns out 20.2bhp at 8,500rpm and 16.8Nm at 7,500rpm while being mated to a five-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch. The motorcycle also features first-in-class GTT (Glide Through Traffic) technology for a smooth low speed ride. Moreover, there’s a Bluetooth-enabled LCD cluster that has Bluetooth connectivity as standard. To top the goodies off, you get a radial tyre at the rear which is also fitted as standard.

Update on the Apache also came in the form of a new matte blue colour option which is inspired by TVS’ One Make Race bikes. Already existing paint schemes include black and white. As for competition, the 2020 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V’s closest rivals are the Bajaj Pulsar 200NS and the Honda Hornet 2.0.