TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Race Edition 2.0 launched

07/03/2018 - 14:39 TVS Apache, TVS Dhruv Saxena

TVS Motor Company has launched a new edition of the Apache RTR 200 4V with "Anti-Reverse Torque (A-RT) Slipper Clutch". The TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Race Edition 2.0 range starts INR 98,185 (ex-showroom Delhi) onwards.

Commenting on the introduction of the new TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Race Edition 2.0, Arun Siddharth, Vice President (Marketing) – Premium Two Wheelers, International Business & TVS Racing said

We build race machines for performance enthusiasts - the TVS Apache series is a testimony to our 35 years of racing heritage. Over the years, we have been at the forefront of setting benchmarks in bringing racing technology to performance motorcycles. The new TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Race Edition 2.0, takes the racing experience up by a significant notch as it is enabled with the ‘A-RT Slipper Clutch’ – a first in this segment. The entire TVS Apache RTR 200 4V range will don the dynamic racing-inspired decals along with a stylish and exclusively designed fly screen which is sure to accentuate the racing stance of the motorcycle thus making it a racing machine like no other.”

The ‘A-RT Slipper Clutch’, a race-derived technology enhances the motorcycle’s performance, with 22% reduction in clutch force for quicker upshifts. It also aims at ensuring rider safety in high speed downshifts, avoids wheel-hopping while cornering, and improves vehicle stability with the back-balance torque limiter effect.

Visually, aside from the new graphics, the Apache RTR 200 Race Edition also features a fly-screen. Colour options on offer include - Black (with red graphics), Grey (with fluorescent yellow graphics), Red (with black graphics), White (with red graphics), and Matte Black (with red graphics).

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The motorcycle draws power from a 197.75cc single-cylinder motor which is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The engine develops 20.5 PS (Carb)/21.0 PS (EFI) of power at 8,500 RPM and 18.1 Nm of torque at 7,000 RPM. The Race Edition 2.0 is available in Carburetor, EFI as well as Carburetor with ABS variant.