TVS has played a fantastic strategy by introducing a bike in 160 cc segment. This Apache RTR sports almost all the goodies we see in a typical top end bike: clip-on handle bars, fascinating front disc brakes, LCD meters, LED tail, etc. The engine's performance is hairy and it pumps out an impressive 15+ bhp. The wheel-base is well extended from the 150 apache. Now the bike looks bigger and longer. The gear shift is now single rod and feels sporty. Not to forget the front discs: No words to describe it. It's an eye-catcher. The tail lights is LED and the speedo, fuel gauge are all digital. Clip-on handle bars looks great. However, the biggest disappointment is the front light fairing. I personally wanted an improved fairing, which will clearly distinguish it as a new bike. From the front, you just can't guess whether it's an apache 150 or RTR. The road tests reveal the engine is top-class, ok to live-with gear shifts and amazing top speed. The only downside is its mileage. On city, it just manages 40 kmpl.
So, can RTR upset the current crop of 150s? I strongly believe it can, if people doesn't mind about mileage.
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