TVS Motor launches new Apache RTR 2012 bike series

CHENNAI: Two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company today launched the new Apache RTR 2012 series incorporating cosmetic changes.

The Apache RTR series, a successful motorcycle for the Chennai-based automajor, had been launched with "new beast themed styling", a company statement here said.

"The new design, all lines pulled back, excesses eliminated and curves chiseled to perfection, synergises with a high performance powertrain to look dynamic," it said.

The new design and styling has been incorporated in all Apache models -- RTR 160, RTR 180 and RTR 180ABS. Besides, the new range would have new pilot lamps incorporated with LED light and a new aerodynamic styling reducing the engine heat, it said.

"We have taken the Apache RTR to the next level with obsessive engineering and menacing design. The priority in every step of the Apache brand's development has been race bred performance. Every system, detail and component has been tuned to maximise performance." TVS Motor Company President (Marketing) H S Goindi said.

The new TVS Apache RTR 160 is available in four dual tone colours -- green, red. Yellow and grey with black being the base colour. The 180 RTR series also comes in four colours of white, yellow, grey and black while the ABS version in white and black.

The new TVS Apache RTR Series is available in all its dealerships across the country. The TVS Apache RTR 160 is priced at Rs 67,505 (ex showroom Delhi) and the RTR 180 at Rs 72,090 (ex showroom Delhi. The RTR 180 ABS version would cost Rs 82,780 (ex showroom Delhi), the statement added.