The 2021 Apache RTR 160 4V weighs 2 kg less, and there’s been a marginal increase in power. No Bluetooth connectivity on the India-spec model yet.
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TVS Motor Company has launched the 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, available in two variants – with drum brake and disc brake. The drum brake variant is now priced at ₹ 1,07,270 (Ex-showroom, Delhi), while the disc brake variant is priced at ₹ 1,10,320 (Ex-showroom, Delhi). The Apache 160 4V has become dearer by just over ₹ 3,000 over the 2020 model, but there are other changes as well. The motorcycle has lost 2 kg over the 2020 model, with the disc brake variant weighing 147 kg, while the drum brake variant weighs 145 kg. Power on the 2021 model has increased by 1.5 bhp, while peak torque has increased by 0.6 Nm. With 17.4 bhp at 9,250 rpm, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is now the most powerful motorcycle in its class.
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The 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V gets a price hike, loses 2 kg, and gets marginally more power and torque
Speaking on the launch of the 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Meghashyam Dighole, Head – (Marketing) Premium Motorcycles, TVS Motor Company, said, “Backed by 38 years of racing pedigree, the new 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V offers best-in-class performance with enhanced power to weight ratio and increased torque, offering our customers better-riding experiences along with advanced technologies. TVS Apache has always been committed to scaling higher benchmarks for customer satisfaction. We are confident that these enhancements will further strengthen the success story of our TVS Apache RTR 160 4V motorcycle.”
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The Apache RTR 160 4V continues to be powered by the same single-cylinder, four-valve, 159.7 cc, oil-cooled engine which now gets a slight bump in power. The engine now makes 17.4 bhp at 9,250 rpm and 14.73 Nm of torque at 7,250 rpm. The Apache RTR 160 4V continues to get a 5-speed gearbox, but now comes with a new dual-tone seat with carbon fibre pattern. The new Apache RTR 160 4V will be available in three colours, Racing Red, Knight Black and Metallic Blue. In December 2020, TVS Motor Company launched the export model Apache RTR 160 4V with the SmartXonnect Bluetooth connectivity in Bangladesh, but the 2021 model launched in India still doesn’t get Bluetooth connectivity.
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