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TVS Apache RTR 165 RP Launched At ₹1.45 Lakh

For the very first time, TVS Motor Company has announced the Race Performance (RP) series born from TVS Racing’s high-performance race machine lineage. Just a day after the teaser for the Apache RTR 165 RP was released, the bike that gets the racing DNA has been launched at ₹1.45 lakh. The Apache RTR 165 RP is the first product to be launched under the Race Performance series and will be limited to 200 units. The new RP series comes as a special Christmas and New Year present to all enthusiasts, and will soon bring a complete line up along with it.

TVS Apache RTR 165 RP Side PRofile

What’s new?

This bike is all about performance and is born of the racing lineage. It is the most powerful machine in its category. The TVS Apache RTR 165 RP motorcycle gets an advanced 164.9 cc single-cylinder 4 valve engine that churns out 19.2 PS at 10,000 RPM and 14.2 Nm torque at 8,750 RPM. All this power is achieved thanks to a new cylinder head that increases intake by 35 percent, 15 percent bigger valves, a revised bore stroke ratio of 1.37, and a new dome piston for a higher compression ratio.

TVS Apache RTR 165 RP Front

The engine is mated to a 5-speed super-slick gearbox that offers a precise and powerful riding experience. The new bike is also equipped with Race Performance parts that include; a Race-Tuned slipper clutch, adjustable clutch and brake levers, rear radial tire, brass coated drive chain and sprocket, and a 240mm rear disc. The design also gets some new elements like the TVS Racing Decals, Customized stickers, Red alloy wheels, and functional changes like a new headlamp assembly where the signature Front Position lamp (FPL) simultaneously functions with low and high beam operations.

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TVS Apache RTR 165 RP Engine

Official Statements

Mr. Meghashyam Dighole, Head of Marketing Premium Business, Vice President New Product Development at TVS Motors said, “We are delighted to introduce the Race Performance series to our customers.  The RP series features race machines that are a cut above the rest, crafted with a singular purpose of delivering blistering performance and dominating the race track & road.

TVS Apache RTR 165 RP Engine

Born of racing lineage, the TVS Apache RTR 165 RP is the first product under the Race Performance series product portfolio.  The collectible product offers an array of premium features with cutting-edge technology for performance motorcycling enthusiasts in India.”

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