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TVS Motor Company, country’s third largest two-wheeler maker launched an advanced version of its bike Apache fitted with fuel injection engine, priced at Rs 64,990 and will thus strengthen its presence in the premium segment

The new bike Apache RTR FI would come with an 160 cc fuel injected engine.

“The fuel injection technology deployed in the RTR FI gives the motorcycle crisper throttle response and enhances its fuel efficiency,” TVS Motor Company Head (Marketing) HS Goindi said.

“The company has strengthened its presence in the premium segment with this launch and we are planning to introduce two more products in this segment by the end of this year,” TVS Motor Company General Manager (Marketing) K Ramakrishnan said.

Specifications of the Apache RTR Fi
Engine : 159.7cc
Engine tech : EFI 4stroke
Max Power : 15.7bhp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque : 13.1 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Compression Ratio : 9.5:1
Weight : 139kgs
Tank : 16.0 L (no reserve, as this is FI)

The 2008 Apache RTR 160 comes with all new air scoops that help in quicker engine cooling and features data logging as in race bikes. These include 0-60 lap time and top speed indicators.

Reports are also coming in that the Chennai-based TVS Motor will launch two high-power upgrades of the Apache, in the 180cc and the 200cc segment and is expected to pose serious threats to the Bajaj Pulsar in this high range segment.

Commercial of the new TVS Apache RTR Fi