TVS Apache RTR 200 FI reaches dealerships [Video]

TVS Apache RTR 200 was launched in January 2016.

A YouTube video by Moto Tune reveals that TVS Motor has started shipping the fuel injected version of the TVS Apache RTR 200 to dealerships. Previously only the carburetted version was on sale.

The TVS Apache 200 FI is powered by the existing 197.75 cc single cylinder, air cooled mill which is assisted by an oil cooler. Coupled to a five-speed gearbox the engine is capable of producing 21 PS of power (0.5 PS more than the carb variant) at 8,500 rpm and 18.1 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm. The top speed is a claimed 129 km/h.

The fuel injection system has been sourced from Bosch and can be expected to return a smoother throttle response as well as increase the fuel economy. The TVS Apache 200 is suspended over standard telescopic forks up front sourced from KYB and a monoshock in the rear making it the first TVS motorcycle to bear one.

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The TVS Apache RTR 200 FI is already BSIV compliant, and now even the carburetted version complies to the newer emission norm. The bike also gains Auto Headlamp On feature. Braking duty is seen by a 270 mm petal unit in the front and a 240 mm petal disc in the rear. The top end trim with fuel injection is also set to get dual channel ABS with rear lift off protection.

The carburetted version of the TVS Apache RTR 200 starts at INR 92,215 for the Remora tyre version and INR 97,215 for the Pirellis (both prices ex-showroom, Delhi). At the time of the launch, it was learnt that the price of the fuel injection version to be around INR 1.15 lakhs but an official announcement is awaited.