2024 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Launched in India at Rs 1.35 Lakh, Gets Dual-channel ABS, Voice Assist and More

TVS equipped the new Apache RTR 160R 4V with a larger 240mm rear disc brake—as opposed to the previous 200mm unit—as well as dual-channel ABS as standard equipment. The bookings for the new bike are already underway at the company's dealerships across India.

TVS Motor Company launched the 2024 version of the Apache RTR 160 4V at the recent edition of TVS Motosoul in Goa. The naked motorcycle is priced at Rs 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom) and comes in only one colour option –Lightning Blue. Given new features and certain mechanical changes, it is more than simply a MY update. Sharing his thoughts at the latest launch, Vimal Sumbly, Head of Business, Premium, TVS Motor Company, said, ‘TVS Motosoul is a platform that offers a complete range of motorcycling experiences aligned to the varied interests of the biking community. It brings together riders, customers, enthusiasts, and music lovers. The event has always stayed true to the TVS’s commitment to innovation and pushing boundaries. The last two days have been memorable, and we are happy to be catalysts for a festival that belongs to the motorcycling community.’ Bookings for the new bike are already underway at the bikemaker's dealerships across India, and deliveries are expected to start early next year.

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2024 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V: New Updates

TVS has equipped the new Apache RTR 160R 4V with a larger 240mm rear disc brake – as opposed to the previous 200mm unit – and dual-channel ABS as standard. The 270mm front disc brake is still present. In addition, there's a new Lightning Blue paint scheme, three riding modes (Urban, Rain, and Sport), and TVS SmartXonnect with voice assistance available.

The modified model continues to feature standard telescopic front forks, a rear mono-shock, and 17-inch wheels, with 90/90 (f) and 130/70 (r) section tyres. Moreover, it has a radial unit at the back.

2024 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V: Engine and Hardware Details

Mechanically, the motorcycle's 160cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine produces a maximum torque of 14.8Nm at 6,500rpm and 16.2bhp of peak power at 8,000rpm and is paired with a five-speed transmission. The suspension consists of a mono-shock unit at the back and a telescopic fork at the front. The manufacturer has also improved the braking system by adding a larger rear disc (240mm) with rear lift protection (RLP).

2024 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V: Rivals

In terms of market competition, the new Apache RTR 160 4V rivals the Bajaj Pulsar NS160, the Hero Xtreme 160R 4V, and the Honda CB Hornet 2.0.

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In November 2023, the company recorded robust sales growth, totalling 364,231 units compared to 277,123 units in November 2022, reflecting a solid 31% increase. Two-wheeler sales rose by 34%, reaching 352,103 units from 263,642 units in November of the previous year. Domestic two-wheeler sales surged by an impressive 50%, escalating from 191,730 units in November 2022 to 287,017 units in November 2023.

Motorcycle sales saw a 19% gain, increasing from 145,006 units in November 2022 to 172,836 units in the same period this year. Scooter sales demonstrated remarkable growth, rising from 83,679 units in November 2022 to 135,749 units in November 2023, representing a substantial 62% surge. Electric model sales also showed a positive trend, with the company selling 16,782 units last month, compared to 10,056 units in November of the previous year.

In terms of exports, the company shipped 75,203 units in November 2023, slightly lower than the 84,134 units exported in November 2022. However, overall two-wheeler exports decreased to 65,086 units in November 2023 from 71,912 units in the corresponding month of the previous year.