TVS Motor Company announced the launch of its new 2012 Apache Series RTR with new styling in Goa. The new design, with all excesses eliminated and all curves chiseled to perfection, combines seamlessly with a high performance powertrain to look dynamic, even when stationary. The new design and styling has been incorporated in all TVS Apache models namely TVS Apache RTR 160, TVS Apache RTR 180 and TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS.
The new breed of TVS Apache RTRs shoulders unique LED pilot lamps that are activated on ignition, night or day. Chiseled and sharp tank shrouds constitute an innovative new aerodynamic package which helps reduce engine heat helping in enhancing durability(life of engine).Leaner race designed new aggressively angled seat cowls along with a muscled engine cowl echoing an aerodynamic design, brings the new design full-circle, giving the RTR a racier feel.
Edgy graphics in dual colour scheme complement 15.2 ps of raw power of the TVS Apache RTR 160 which can be pushed to speeds up to 118 kmph. The TVS Apache RTR 180 however churns out 17.03 ps and can reach speeds of up to 124 kmph.
The bike sports a sculpted digital console with new muscled styling and race inspired carbon fiber cues. The new nocturnal comprehensive blue backlit display adds to the design element. The new TVS Apache RTR 160 comes in four dual tone colours, namely green, red. Yellow and grey with black being the base. The new TVS Apache RTR 180 also comes in four colours of white, yellow, grey and black while the ABS version will be available in white and black.
The new TVS Apache Series RTR is immediately available in TVS dealerships. While the TVS Apache RTR 160 will cost Rs. 66,871/- (Ex showroom Goa), TVS Apache RTR 180 will be Rs. 72,090/- (Ex showroom Goa) and TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS will cost Rs. 82,780/- (Ex showroom Goa).
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