TVS Apache 200cc in the Offing

TVS Motor, the Indian two-wheeler maker, might launch a 200cc version of its popular bike - the Apache. The company already sells Apache with 160cc and 180cc engine configurations. The 200cc version will take on the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 that is currently the top-selling bike in its segment. The new bike is expected to be launched in the first half of 2015.

The company is also working on a 250cc version of the bike which will most likely be similar to the Draken 250 concept, in terms of design. The company had showcased the Draken 250 concept at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo.

Powering the bike should be a re-bore version of the Apache RTR 180's 180cc engine. While the overall shape of the bike might remain similar to the 180cc version, the more powerful model might take some design cues from the Draken concept.

TVS is also working on a range of new motorcycles in collaboration with BMW, but all of them will be above 250cc in capacity.