TVS Motor Company has just launched the Apache 200 4V, the flagship bike of the Hosur-based two-wheeler manufacturer. The TVS Apache 200 4V is the top-of-the-line model in the Apache series. It will be available in two basic variants - carburetted and fuel-injected, as well as with two different tyre options - with TVS tyres and with Pirelli tyres.
ABS will also be available as an option sometime in March 2016. It's got an all-new engine and TVS says the bike is designed with TVS Racing heritage and keeping the racing enthusiast as a part of the target consumer group. Here's a look at all you need to know about the new TVS Apache 200 4V.
1. Engine
The TVS Apache 200 4V is powered by a four-valve 198cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine which makes 20.2bhp power at 8,500rpm and 18.1Nm of peak torque at 7,000rpm. The 4V in the name stands for the four valves in the cylinder head. The engine gets a unique TVS-patented oil-cooled combustion chamber - which is essentially an oil jacket around the combustion chamber for the oil to aid in better and more effective cooling of the engine. The result is an engine which is 10 per cent cooler with this technology.
The piston also gets what's called Nano FriKs coating - a combination of nano particles, binder, solid lubricant and additives. This helps improve wear resistance and make it less prone to wear and tear of the piston and cylinder walls, leading to better engine life and smoother operation. The combustion chamber is one of the major contributors of engine noise and this coating helps greatly reduce engine noise and harshness.
TVS says the Apache 200 4V gets more usable power - that is, maximum power and peak torque are both achieved at lower engine revs than the competition. What this means is - the Apache 200 4V feels peppy, and the grunt of the engine is achieved without opening the throttle wide open - and that is how most riders will ride their bikes most of the time in everyday situations. So, pick up and acceleration will be impressive in every day riding conditions, from 0-60km/h and even 0-90km/h. Of course, on the flip side, if you are into track riding, the Apache 200 4V will feel a little out of breath at high revs.
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