2022 TVS Apache RTR 160, RTR 180: All You Need To Know

TVS has launched the 2022 Apache RTR 160 and RTR 180 in India. Prices for the RTR 160 start at Rs 1.18 lakh while the RTR 180 is priced at Rs 1.31 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new 160 and 180 bring with them a number of changes including new features, as well as changes under the skin as compared to the outgoing model. Here’s everything you need to know about the two bikes

The 2022 Apache RTR 160 will be sold alongside the RTR 160 4V

First things first, lets clear the air. The new RTR 160 isn’t a replacement for the RTR 160 4V currently on sale but instead replaces the older RTR 160 2V that has been on sale for a while now. The difference between the new RTR 160 and the existing 4V are notable starting with the latter sharper styling and 4-valve engine compared to the RTR 160’s two-valve unit. The 4V additionally uses an oil-cooled engine which develops greater power and torque.

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Both motorcycles get revised cosmetics

Starting with the Apache RTR 160, the basic design sees little change over the outgoing motorcycle with TVS not going for the more aggressive look of the 4V. The bike however does get new LED headlamp and tail-lamp along with a wider 120-section rear tyre. The 2022 model also gets revised body graphics as compared to the outgoing model.

The RTR 180 too gets the updated LED light clusters along with new graphics and use of new trim along the fuel tank and below the rider’s seat. The exhaust chrome garnish too is redesigned though it retains elements such as the gold finish on the front fork and rear suspension.

Both the RTR 160 and RTR 180 (pictured) get new liveries, minor cosmetic tweaks and new LED light clusters 

Mechanical update

TVS has made some changes under the skin to both motorcycles. To start with the RTR 160 is now 2 kg lighter while the RTR 180’s weight is down by 1 kg. Both bikes also get a bump up in power. The RTR 160’s 159.7 cc, single-cylinder unit now develops 15.8 bhp at 8,750 rpm , up from 15.3 bhp at 8,400 rpm. Torque has reduced from 13.9 Nm to 13.85 Nm though peak torque is still made at an identical 7,000 rpm. 

Both motorcycles get a minor bump up in power

The RTR 180 meanwhile now develops 17.02 bhp at 9,000 rpm, up from 16.5 bhp at 8,500 rpm. Torque meanwhile remains identical at 15.5 Nm at 7000 rpm. Both bikes get a 5-speed gearbox.

New Equipment

Coming to the equipment, both motorcycles now get a new digital instrument cluster with a gear position and gearshift indicator. Also added to the package is TVS SmartXonnect Bluetooth system that lets users pair their phones with the digital instrument panel to display turn-by-turn navigation and display message and call notifications. The system is standard on the new RTR 180 though its only available as standard on the top-most variant of the RTR 160.

Both the RTR 160 and RTR 180 get a new digital instrument cluster and feature the company's SmartXonnect Bluetooth system.

Also bundled in are three ride modes – Rain, Urban and Sport – that change engine responsiveness and output.