TVS Apache RTR 200

TVS RTR 200 4V is the brand's sportiest motorcycle yet. Styled as a streetfighter, the RTR 200 is compact, aggressive and sharp. The front has a modern looking headlight housed inside a petite bikini fairing which also contains the fully digital speedometer. The fuel tank is edgy and has good knee recesses for better tank holding. The tail section complements the front well by being equally sharp. Also, there are separate seats for the rider and the pillion. However, one of the biggest changes is the mono-suspension at the back highlighting the sports heritage of the company.

RTR is the sportbike range from the Chennai-based company and offers an aggressive riding position. The rider sits in a good balance of upright and lean-forward stances holding a flat handlebar. Foot-pegs are also rear-set enabling better lean angles in corners. The chassis and suspension package are designed with sport riding on priority. The split double cradle frame and especially the mono shock provide sharp handling characteristics under all conditions. However, the ride quality remains comfortable and the motorcycle can be easily ridden on longer durations without much trouble.

The Apache RTR 200 4V comes with a fuel-injected engine, while the manufacturer has discontinued the carb version. The Apache RTR 200 4V's 197.7cc fuel-injected engine delivers the same power and less torque than the BS4 version. It generates 20.24hp and 16.8Nm, mated to a 5-speed gearbox.

The Apache RTR 200 4V has a 5-speed transmission combined to a slipper clutch. There is also the Glide Through Traffic technology that will be helpful for riding in traffic.

The TVS Apache RTR 200 4V continues to get a 270mm disc at the front and 240mm disc at the rear with ABS as standard.

RTR 200 4V is a sportbike designed to deliver maximum performance from its engine. However, the engine is frugal and isn’t bad on the fuel efficiency aspect. The fuel tank capacity is 12 litres which is good enough for the city and highway rides.