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TVS Apache RTR FI 160 cc motorcycle launched

Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 9:22

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.


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30 Responses to “TVS Apache RTR FI 160 cc motorcycle launched”

  1. 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.

  2. 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…

  3. Nikhil said on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 10:38

    wht abt mileage of RTR and RTR FI??

  4. 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

  5. ashu said on Saturday, August 16, 2008, 11:26

    Sexy.Gives a great punch with a superb feel.

  6. 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..

  7. 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.

  8. Nilesh said on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 2:54

    wht is price & mileage of apache RTR FI 160 in pune??

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 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….

  16. 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…

  17. vnagakiran said on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 7:56

    hi buddies what is the price and mileage of apache 160 rtr on road

  18. koushik banerjee said on Monday, November 17, 2008, 7:30

    on road price of apache

  19. Naved patel said on Saturday, December 13, 2008, 17:57

    I LIKE ONLY TVS BIKE BUT IN MUMBAI TVS BIKE SERVIES CENTER WAS VERY BAD SO DONT TAKE BIKE IN MUMBAI THKS FRDS
    …

  20. sumit said on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 18:16

    friends by rtr not fi beuz poor pick up equal milage more vibration and more price only for disc which costs 10,000 more not faire trust me.

  21. karthick said on Monday, December 29, 2008, 15:43

    Hi budddies

    would you please let me know what are thwe avilable show room in chennai to buy a rtr 160 fi and the exact price of the bike including onroad

  22. Sumit Dev said on Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 3:46

    Hey Guys,
    I have been to the TVS showroom and fascinated by the beauty of the beast. RTR 160 costs 66K (approx), with rear drum brakes. If u want both disk brakes, add 3K, if u want Fi, add another 4K. So RTR Fi 160 costs u around 74K. I dont knnow about average but seems to be around 40 kmpl. From all the duscussion above I am going to buy RTR 160 with rear drum brakes. As what I think rear disc brakes may create a problem as they are too hard, its utter waste.
    So folks…choose good.

  23. Luk said on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 1:49

    A vry sexy n awesome bike.Buy an orange fuel injected one.

  24. amritpal said on Friday, January 16, 2009, 16:30

    what is the price of rtr 160 fi with rear disk in amritsar (Punjab)

  25. shashi said on Monday, February 23, 2009, 3:09

    hi i want to buy rtr 160 cc without rear disk plssss tell me the price and mileage of the bike plssss reply

  26. Mohsin said on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 18:51

    i had buy apache 160 rtr fi, which is very good in handling and better performance and turning in 60 speed, but i dont know the mileage of this bike because i buy it yesterday.

  27. Rakesh said on Saturday, March 14, 2009, 8:09

    plz tell me honestly, will apache rtr 160 fi comfortable for my hieght (5.10″). reply soon plzzzzzzzzzzzzz

  28. aditya said on Sunday, March 22, 2009, 8:17

    apache rtr 160 will cost around 65k with rear disk but fi model cost around 68k

  29. kk said on Monday, March 30, 2009, 5:55

    I drove this bike yesterday..Was flattered by the intitial pickup, but everything else look faultered..The bike has continous vibrations that are very heavy on the hands, definitely driving is not a pleasure in this bike..i have been driving my pulsar for many years now, only after driving this bike i realised how much worth my bike is.. even the design of this bike is odd and looks harsh on the eyes.. im above 6ft,and cudnt find a suitable driving position..the bike loses it’s thrust once it reaches 60kmp, it vibrates and doesn’t responds to the acceleration…maneuvarability was difficult,i don’t know why..Gears are very very hard, and without wearing shoes you could definitely hurt your feet..
    This is the first TVS product which i have ever driven, it left me wondering how products like this keep coming to the market depsite such competition..TVS has a very very long way to go..

  30. rajesh.h said on Sunday, April 5, 2009, 2:48

    sir i am searching for authorized service center in bangalore / yelahanka , if any required send address to above mentioned ID

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