TVS Apache

The TVS Apache ( ) is a brand of motorcycle made since 2005 by TVS Motors. As of 2025, more than 6 million Apaches are on the road. As of September 2025, the company sells six variants of the TVS Apache. The differences between each variant being the engine displacement, the options on offer and performance characteristics. The abbreviation 'RTR' in the names of the motorcycles refer to 'Racing Throttle Response'.

The TVS Apache ( ) is a brand of motorcycle made since 2005 by TVS Motors. As of 2025, more than 6 million Apaches are on the road. As of September 2025, the company sells six variants of the TVS Apache. The differences between each variant being the engine displacement, the options on offer and performance characteristics. The abbreviation 'RTR' in the names of the motorcycles refer to 'Racing Throttle Response'. ==Models== Discontinued ==Design and styling== The Apache was the first bike in India with a petal disc brake, which offers better heat dispersion thereby allowing fewer brake fades. The same bike introduced ABS in a 2 wheeler for the first time in India. ==Comfort and handling== Previous versions of Apache had a wheelbase of which resulted in better turning in at the expense of stability. The Apache RTR 180 ABS introduced Dual Channel ABS to the lineup as well as the country in 2011. In 2020, BS6 compliant engines were released in all their line up which saw significant improvements in RTR 200 4V and RR 310 models in terms of riding, handling and integrated tech. ==Awards== TVS Apache RTR 180 won Performance Bike Of The Year (2009) from Business Standard Motoring Awards. The TVS Apache RTR 200 4V has been awarded the NDTV Motorcycle of the Year up to 250cc for 2017. ==References==

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