TVS’ Glide Through Technology, or GTT, makes it a simple bike to trip in sluggish transferring site visitors too.
It is sort of as if TVS doesn’t relaxation in relation to rolling out little updates for its bikes, the Apache line-up specifically. In late 2019, the producer launched the facelifted iterations of the favored Apache RTR 160 4V and the RTR 200 4V.
A number of months in the past, the latter acquired one other, slightly substantial, enchancment; and now, it’s the smaller 160’s flip.
At the midst of all of it
For starters, there’s the up to date engine. TVS has managed to churn out a further 1.61 hp making it essentially the most highly effective engine in its class. Peak torque is spectacular as properly with 14.73 Nm produced at 7,250 rpm.
Our efficiency assessments confirmed that the Apache can also be one of many quickest bikes in its phase.
It is outpaced to 60kph (by simply 0.05sec) by its rival from Bajaj, however it’s the quickest bike to 100kph, getting there in 15.93sec. These numbers, mixed with a clean and free-revving engine, lead to a slightly sprightly bike.
It is barely in the direction of the very higher restrict of the rev band that you could really feel, and listen to, vibrations from the foot pegs and the entrance finish.
The throttle response is crisp, too, and that improves the general using expertise.
As was the case with the 2020 mannequin, the 160 4V options TVS’ Glide Through Technology, or GTT, making it a very simple bike to trip in sluggish transferring site visitors.
The GTT, basically, works just like the creep perform in an automated transmission outfitted automobile, permitting the rider to maintain transferring with out the necessity to feed any throttle.
It is a pure feeling system that works within the first three gears, with every subsequent gear providing a barely larger ‘cruising’ pace.
Speaking of cruising, the 160 4V will sit comfortably between 90-95 kph all day lengthy, and whereas it may possibly keep at a relentless 115kph, it does really feel slightly pressured at these speeds.
If you’re a stickler for good gasoline effectivity, this Apache won’t disappoint. In our assessments, the bike returned 43.24 kpl within the metropolis and 50.76 kpl on the freeway.
On its toes
The RTR 160 4V has all the time been a succesful and simple bike to trip quick. The bike makes use of a traditional telescopic fork and monoshock that provide a luxurious trip.
This setup can also be fairly adept at going round corners very properly, in a fashion that feels intuitive. With the 2021 mannequin, TVS additionally managed to shave off two kgs. While it isn’t a distinction you’ll instantly discover, it does play a component.
The solely draw back to the consolation is the ergonomics. The Apache has a predominantly relaxed using place, however the foot pegs are slightly rear-set and sit excessive up.
It is just not one thing that may trouble you over quick distances, however in case you are over 5ft 10in, this does really feel slightly cramped over longer stints.
The Apache RTR 160 4V is considered one of TVS’ hottest bikes, and there’s good motive to see why. It provides spectacular efficiency, on a regular basis practicality, and with costs beginning at ₹1.08 lakh, it is usually nice worth for cash.
Despite being a part of a closely aggressive phase, the RTR 160 4V stays one of many high contenders. Is it on the very high although? That is a query we hope to reply quickly.
