Last week, TVS Motor launched the successor to the much loved Apache RTR motorcycle - the RTR FI.
The big change is electronic fuel injection. The older RTR had a carburetted engine, while the RTR FI will have electronic fuel injection, with all its attendant benefits. Better power delivery, slightly better fuel efficiency… Pricing is a bit if a disappointment - Rs 7000 more than the carburetted RTR 160.
The displacement is 159.7cc from a fuel injected single cylinder motor.The Apache RTR FI produces 15.76 bhp at 8500 RPM, good enough for a top speed of 120 kmph. That is some 0.5 bhp more than the older RTR. Maximum torque is 13.1Nm at 6500rpm.
There is an optional rear disk brake available now for better stopping power.That, and the slightly different graphics and the engine cowl below are the only visual differences.
The Apache RTR FI has an innovative digital dash though can be used to keep track of your 0-60 kmph timings as well as top speeds achieved.
TVS Motor is counting on the Apache RTR FI to add another 500-1000 units to its current sales volume.
The ex-showroom price of the TVS Apache RTR FI 160 will be Rs 64,990 in New Delhi. We have heard reports that it will cost much higher in Mumbai and Chennai - so the only way to find out is to go meet your local TVS dealer. The new Apache RTR FI motorcycles should have reached all dealers by now.
At this moment, there is no further information on the RTR FI.
If you managed to get a test ride of the RTR FI, do leave a note in the comments below. Comments are moderated, so expect to see them published within the hour, normally.
Sudarn said on Monday, July 21, 2008, 17:14
The pickup is less than the carburetted version, The feel of Power is much less than the 2008 carburetted beast. Not tested enough to beleive all the claim. did not match the hype & expectation it generated.
Sriram said on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 12:26
The vehicle is not up to anyones expertation it has a very high vibrating body at speeds above 90 or 100…and there is no improvement in any ways as that of the rtr160… low pick up is a thing to look out for…the only speciality is da rear disc…
Nikhil said on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 10:38
wht abt mileage of RTR and RTR FI??
vikas said on Friday, August 15, 2008, 13:07
i purchased RTR FI week before it is giving 45 average ,little vibration, it need a sixth gear very heavy
ashu said on Saturday, August 16, 2008, 11:26
Sexy.Gives a great punch with a superb feel.
hussain said on Sunday, August 17, 2008, 6:28
hey guys… wat bout d mileage of rtr fi???? m confused to buy rtr of rtr fi?? plz suggest..
dhiren shaha said on Monday, August 18, 2008, 13:18
i have seen u r bike i want to purchase but i want know a current prise of fi 160. without rear disk break or with both disk break.
plz replay.
Nilesh said on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 2:54
wht is price & mileage of apache RTR FI 160 in pune??
Sudarn said on Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 6:31
RTR FI is damn good if run & handled properly. The price in Mysore is 75K. (All inclusive). The milage is 45 - 50 KMPL.
RAHUL.FULZELE said on Friday, August 29, 2008, 11:58
I want to buy Rtr FI,What is the Mileage of it ,and when it will be available in Aurangabad(Mahrashtra)plz tell me soon m waitin for that Bike
praveen said on Monday, September 1, 2008, 14:13
hi…
i pucrchased apache rtr recently…. initialy it gies around 35 km/l & after 1st service it gives around 48 to 50 km/l …. now its second service over now it gives around 55 km/l in city limits.
Anil Kumar said on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 5:48
I want to buy a byk but i am confused to choose for pulsar 200cc and 160 fi. plz suggest
Amith said on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 17:39
Hi folks,
I have booked for Apache FI- on road Price was hit 77,000 Rs.I’ m waiting to lay my hands on it but can you guys temme hows the bike performance in all criteria,Regards to Milage,Pickup….
Please do share your experience..
thanks
Murugan said on Friday, September 5, 2008, 10:58
HI ,
I am plan to buy a Apache RTR 160 FI in bangalore
i have been in showroom i found the cost of the vechile is some what higher
it seems to like 77k onroad.
i would want to know it is worth for this cost and compare than other brand bikes,
really i like this model.
Please tell can i go for this or suggest to get good one.
Finally i heared the vechile production is stoped momentarily. they stopped the booking also.
If you know about this please confirm me.
Manish said on Sunday, September 21, 2008, 8:33
I planned to buy apache RTR FI 160.I want to know its on road price in jharkhand. And plz compare this bike with Hunk, Cbz extreme,pulser 200. Reply fast. Thank you….
KARTHIKEYAN said on Thursday, October 2, 2008, 10:51
hi dudes,
am also planin 2 buy al new apache FI. t seems ry nice and sexy but cost seems 2 b lil high , t ‘d b gr8 f ne body cud compare dis wid other hot bikes over d city now…
vnagakiran said on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 7:56
hi buddies what is the price and mileage of apache 160 rtr on road
koushik banerjee said on Monday, November 17, 2008, 7:30
on road price of apache