Apache RTR e-FI promo videos

Here are couple of promo video of the soon to be launched (since last 7 - 8 months ;-) ) Apache RTR 160 e-FI.

Apache FI - Cop Trap


Apache FI - Hitch Stripper


Nothing great about the video, all it says is fast just got faster.

Pictures, technical specifications and features of the Apache RTR e-FI:- click here.

TVS Flame 125cc to be relaunched with single spark plug engine

Earlier posts:-
Tvs Flame launched at 45,000 ex-showroom Chennai

Madras High Court had earlier restrained TVS from manufacturing, marketing and selling the Flame or the CCVTi technology. TVS will now launch the new 125cc Flame with single-spark plug ignition technology provided by AVL of Austria, as against the originally proposed twin-spark plug ignition technology.

Flame will use a new engine featuring a three-valve dual induction system, using the proven single-spark plug ignition, specially developed, patented and licensed to TVS Motor by AVL of Austria, a world leader in internal combustion engine technology.

Venu Srinivasan, Chairman, said Flame, with single-spark plug ignition, would be launched in March. He expected TVS Motor to distribute 20,000 Flame vehicles in March. The new TVS Flame would be priced at Rs. 46,000 ex-showroom. The new Flame is currently awaiting ARAI approvals.

TVS has decided to play it safe this time by appointing a team who would investigate any patent violations this time. TVS has lost precious time in the legal battle and to make matters worse for TVS the all new 125cc BAJAJ XCD Sprint and Yamaha's New Gladiator Type SS & RS are expected to give TVS a real run for their money.

Note:-
Bajaj was awarded global and Indian patent (195904) for DTSi small engines in 2002 for a period of 20 years.

Related:-

• Yamaha's New Gladiator Type SS & RS
• 125cc BAJAJ XCD Sprint
• TVS Flame Specifications
• Videos of Yamaha YZF R15 and FZ

Read what Mr. Mr Venu Srinivasan, CMD, TVS Motor has to say here.

BS Motoring awards 2008

BS Motoring awards 2008, the oldest automotive awards in the country were recently declared and following are the winners:-
Hyundai i10 won the Business Standard Motoring Car of the Year 2008 award. It had a stiff competition from Mahindra Renault Logan, Chevrolet Spark, Maruti Suzuki’s SX4, the BMW 3 and 5 Series and the Volkswagen Passat.

Hyundai earlier won the COTY awards for the Santro in 1998 and the Getz in 2005.

The recently launched i10 has set a new bench mark in the small car segment with its build quality, ride, handling, driveability, comfort, safety features, fuel efficiency and yet a very competitive price.

The Bajaj XCD redefined the entry level bike segment in the country. Offering the best of technology and features at an extremely affordable price impressed the juries and won the Bike of the year award for the XCD. The XCD faced competition from TVS Apache RTR160, the Pulsar 200 & Pulsar 220.

Winner in the other categories were as follows:
Chevrolet Spark: Business Standard Motoring Best Value Award 2008.
Mahindra Renault Logan: Business Standard Motoring Jury Award 2008.
BMW 325i: Business Standard Motoring Performance Car of the Year 2008.
Volkswagen Passat: Business Standard Motoring Premium Car of the Year 2008.
TVS Apache RTR 160: Business Standard Motoring Performance Bike of the year 2008.
Kinetic-Sym Flyte: Business Standard Motoring Scooter of the Year 2008.

Update1:- Created a poll for Car of the Year and Bike of the Year (Right hand side panel)
So please kindly select the Car and Bike you think are winner, also leave comments as to why you think they deserve to win. We will have our winners just before the Auto Expo where most of the awards are likely to be announced.

Update2:- Poll now closed. Here are the results:-Click

Earlier poll:- Most preffered bike in 150cc segment.

Tvs 180 cc & 200 cc with ABS expected soon.

icture or RTR Efi 160

According to what i have read recently Tvs would be unveiling 2 performance upgrades of its current offering Apache RTR in 180 cc and 200 cc version. I don't have any picture or exact technical specification of the new bikes as of now. But after the Apache RTR e-Fi, it can be anybody's guess that the bikes would be very aggressively styled and extremely sporty, with all the latest features and technological advancements like fuel injection etc. All i hope for is that the bikes to be a bit more bigger and muscular as compared to the Apache 160 RTR which a bit shortish and not very comfortable for tall guys like me.

Suzuki, Yamaha , Honda are all expected to unveil their new range of premium bikes at the Auto Expo in January. So it makes perfect sense for Tvs to have a premium products, as the market volumes in these segmets have been steadily growing and are more profitable as compared to the price sensitive entry level segment.

The bikes that are currently dominating the performance bike segment are Pulsar 180, Pulsar 200, Pulsar 220 and the Karizma. I expect this segment to be the next to witness all the action in the coming years as we are currently seeing in the 150 cc segment, which will be even more exciting with additions from Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki.

Update:-
The Economic Times reports that TVS is all set to ABS (Anti Lock Braking System) on the new 200cc bike, a first of its kind for two wheelers in the country. The ET quotes the company executive saying:-

“ABS is part of the 30 different technologies we are developing for our two -wheeler range. The ABS will help in avoiding skidding of two-wheelers and allow sure stopping on wet and slippery roads and help in reducing fatalities on two wheelers,”

The ABS system is expected to increase the price by about 6% to 7%, but its definitely a welcome feature increasing the overall safety of the motorcycle. ABS recently has found immense popularity amount the four wheelers in the country. ABS on two wheeler has been around for quite a while now, The Triumph TIGER being one of them.

The news reports also says that TVS has has applied for the patent of the technology. Looks like a learning they got from Bajaj after the TVS FLame dispute.

Other links:-
1) Hero Honda Hunk 150 cc
2) TVS Flame 125
3) Bajaj XCD 125
4) Pictures of the new TVS RTR 160 e-FI
5) Tvs Flame launched at 45,000 ex-showroom Chennai

Tvs Flame launched at 45,000 ex-showroom Chennai

Update:-
TVS Flame 125cc to be relaunched with single spark plug engine

As expected TVS Motor Company launched its 125cc ‘Flame’ on 14 dec, in Chennai with an ex- showrrom price of 45,000 and comes with disc brakes as an option.

Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, Venu Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director, TVS Motor, said, “This is the highest technology product in the country. A three-valve bike has been rolled out earlier, but this is the first time that a mass market roll-out is happening.” The company claims that the bike would deliver a mileage of 82 km a litre. Please note the the fuel economy / average claimed is under Indian driving condition and not Ideal driving condition.

The 125cc Flame would be launched all over the country in January and would compete with 125 cc Bajaj XCD, Yamaha Gladiator, Hero Honda Glamor and Honda Shine. Flame, along with a new Star Sport would cater to the entry level and executive segment.

Tvs Flame had earlier run into patent infringement issues as claimed by Bajaj Auto mobiles to its much acclaimed DTSi technology although the company claims the Flame is based on a technology patented by AVL in Austria and the rest of the world.

TV advertisement for Tvs Flame:-

Technical specifications of The TVSS Flame 125 :-

Technical Specifications:

Engine Displacement 124.8 cc
Engine technology CC-VTi, 4 Stroke
Max. Power (Kw@rpm) 7.7kw @ 8250 ( 10.5bhp @ 8250 )
Max. Torque (Nm@rpm) 10 Nm @ 6250
Gear Box 4 Gear constant mesh
Clutch Multi-Plate Wet Type
Bore x stroke (mm) 54.5 x 53.5
Compression Ratio 10:1
Carburettor Type VM Type - UCAL
Clutch Wet, Multi Plate

Wheels ,Tyres & Brakes
Tyres - Front 90 x 90 x 17, Rear 90 x 90 x 18
Brakes - Front Drum 130 dia / Disc 240 dia, Brake - Rear Drum 130 dia

Suspension
Front Telescopic Hydraulic fork, Rear Twin tube 5 step adjustable Gas filled.

Electricals
Head lamp 12V 35/35 W - Halogen
Tail lamp 12V 21W / 5W
Turnsignal lamp 12V 16W
Battery type & capacity 12 V - 5 Ah
Ignition system High Energy IDI System

Dimensions:
Height 1070 mm
Length 2030 mm
Width 760 mm
Wheelbase 1320 mm
Ground Clearance 165 mm
Kerb weight 121 kgs
Fuel Tank Capacity 8.0 Litre
Fuel reserve 2.0 Litre

Performance :
Max. speed 95 kmph

Mileage :
80 kms per litre

Price :
Ex-Showroom price is 45,000/- (Chennai)

Other links:-
1) Hero Honda Hunk 150 cc
2) TVS Flame 125
3) Bajaj XCD 125
4) Pictures of the new TVS RTR 160 e-FI
5)Tvs Apache 180 cc and 200 cc expected soon.

Pictures of the new TVS RTR 160 e-FI

Last year the Pulsar DTSI 200 along with Pulsar 220 DTSFI was unveiled at the Autocar 2006 show. Guess what was on display this year, The Apache RTR 160 eFI. Here are the first hand picture of the new TVS Apache RTR 160 e-FI (electronic Fuel Injected version) from the Speed Autocar performance show 2007.

pictures of Apache RTR 160 eFI:-

Rear disc brake

The speedo looks like it has a dash of crome.

I feel the single sport stripe on Rtr looks more appealing than this.

The tank looks more muscular.
Pictures courtesy Mr. Sawant my orkut buddy.
Techincal Specifications of the Apache RTR 160 eFI:
Engine
Displacement: 159.7cc
Engine: Fuel injected 4-stroke single cylinder
Max. Power: 11.54kw @ 8500 ( 15.7bhp @ 8500 )
Max. Torque: 13.1 Nm @ 6500
Gear Box: 5 Speed constant mesh
Clutch: Multi-Plate Wet Type
Bore x stroke (mm): 62x 52.9
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Fuel system: Electronic Fuel injection

Wheels & Tyre
Wheel Type: Diecast Alloy
Tyre Front: 90 x 90 - 17
Rear: 100 X 80 - 18

Brakes
Brake Front: Dia 270mm disc brake, petal type
Brake Rear: Drum 130mm dia, Optional Rear Disk brake

Suspension
Front: Telescopic Hydraulic fork
Rear: Mono tube 5 step adjustable Canister - Gas filled shock absorbers

Electricals
Head lamp: 12V 35/35W Halogen HS1, Clear lens with MFR
Tail lamp: 12V 0.5 W. LED-Twin triangle with prism on lens
Turn signal lamp: 12V 10W
Battery type & capacity: 12V, 9.0 Ah
Ignition system: High energy IDI System

Dimensions
Height: 1100 mm
Length: 2020 mm
Width: 730 mm
Wheelbase: 1300 mm
Ground Clearance: 180mm
Kerb weight: 136 kgs
Fuel Tank Capacity: 16.0 Litre

Performance
Max speed 120 kph (company claimed)

Now here is the real stunner:-
pictures by nikibusa from teambhp

Apache RTR 160 with performance kit
Picture by rajr a senior xbhpian
Beat this:-
0-60 -3.2 sec
0-100- 9.5 sec
Top speed 140 km /hr
Maximum Power 20.6 BHP
Compression ratio : 12.5 : 1
The performance kits are also expected to be made available by TVS soon.
Some more pictures by nikibusa from teambhp.

Other links:-
1) Hero Honda Hunk 150 cc
2) TVS Flame 125
3) Bajaj XCD 125
4) Tvs Apache 180 cc and 200 cc with Abs expected soon

Most prefferd bike in 150 - 160 cc segment

A poll that i conducted on the blog for a week. It was Bajaj Pulsar 150 dtsi vs Apache RTR 160 vs hero Honda Hunk vs CBZ Xtreme.

Following are the results:- votes (%)

Bajaj pulsar 150 Dtsi	37 (26%)
Apache rtr 160	50 (35%)
Hero Honda Hunk	30 (21%)
Cbz extreme	25 (17%)

Total votes : 142

So Apache RTR 160 wins
Bajaj Pulsar 2nd
Hunk 3rd
CBZ xtreme 4th

The poll is closed but you can post your comments here, which of the above bikes is better than the rest and why.

I will soon have a review / comparison of the above bikes on the blog.

You may also find the following intresting:-
1) Apache RTR 160 EFi
2) Hero Honda Hunk 150 cc
3) TVS Flame 125
4) Bajaj XCD 125

Apache RTR 160 eFI

Update:-
Latest pictures of Apache RTR 160 EFI from Speecd Autocar 2007 show: HereTVS Motor Company is for the first time offering Electronic Fuel Injection technology in the 160cc category. The new technology, which consists of an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) made up of sensors, fuel pump and injector. ECU receives the data from sensors, processes them and delivers optimum fuel and ignition timing. The Electronic Fuel Injection technology offers better engine smoothness, faster throttle response, lower emissions, good cold start and recovery, better idle stability, good drivability, better fuel economy and performance consistency at various altitudes and environments. The Apache RTR EFI also offers instantaneous response throughout the rev range. Another first time offering in this segment would be the rear disc brake facility.


Launch Video

Specifications:

Engine
Displacement: 159.7cc
Engine: Fuel injected 4-stroke single cylinder
Max. Power: 11.54kw @ 8500 ( 15.7bhp @ 8500 )
Max. Torque: 13.1 Nm @ 6500
Gear Box: 5 Speed constant mesh
Clutch: Multi-Plate Wet Type
Bore x stroke (mm): 62x 52.9
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Fuel system: Electronic Fuel injection

Wheels & Tyre
Wheel Type: Diecast Alloy
Tyre Front: 90 x 90 - 17
Rear: 100 X 80 - 18

Brakes
Brake Front: Dia 270mm disc brake, petal type
Brake Rear: Drum 130mm dia, Optional Rear Disk brake

Suspension
Front: Telescopic Hydraulic fork
Rear: Mono tube 5 step adjustable Canister - Gas filled shock absorbers

Electricals
Head lamp: 12V 35/35W Halogen HS1, Clear lens with MFR
Tail lamp: 12V 0.5 W. LED-Twin triangle with prism on lens
Turn signal lamp: 12V 10W
Battery type & capacity: 12V, 9.0 Ah
Ignition system: High energy IDI System

Dimensions
Height: 1100 mm
Length: 2020 mm
Width: 730 mm
Wheelbase: 1300 mm
Ground Clearance: 180mm
Kerb weight: 136 kgs
Fuel Tank Capacity: 16.0 Litre

Performance
Max speed 120 kph (company claimed)

Expected Price
Rs 3500-4500 more than the Carb version
68 k

On sale:
Around Diwali

You may also find the following intresting:-
1) Apache RTR 160 EFi
2) Hero Honda Hunk 150 cc
3) TVS Flame 125
4) Bajaj XCD 125

TVS Flame 125 cc

The all new 125 cc TVS FLAME
The all new 4 Stroke, 4 geared 125cc FLAME is the most innovative designed offering from TVS designed to win over discerning customers with its futuristic styling and technology. The 3Valve Engine comes with Controlled Combustion Variable Timing Intelligent (CCVTi) technology.

The styling of Flame is inspired by the Delta Wing design found in the latest fighter jets. Called “DeltaEdge”, it gives the bike a unique style while giving it superior aerodynamics. The FLAME boasts of several style statements including, DeltaEdge Headlamps, Sporty DeltaEdge Exhaust, Embedded DeltaEdge Trafficators,LCD Digital Speedometer and a Dual Lens Tail Lamp.
Developed by world class R&D at TVS MOTOR, in collaboration with AVL, Austria, the CCVTi
technology features 2 different intake ports called Swirl port & Power port.
Ø Swirl port creates swirl motion of airfuel mixture in the combustion chamber. This Swirl motion helps in efficient combustion of lean airfuel mixture thus giving highest fuel economy in its class.
Ø Power Port gives high flow rate, which helps in delivering high power.
The engine packs in 10.5 bhp @ 8250rpm
The 125cc FLAME promises to be the best looker in its segment. Keen attention to detail, marks this new offering. DeltaEdge styling coupled with snazzy dual tone graphics translates into an amazing road presence. With the revolutionary new CCVTi technology, the 125 cc FLAME successfully provides the advantage of power, mileage and stunning looks.
TVS FLAME
TVS flame pictures:-TV advertisement:-



Update:- The launch date of the TVS Flame is expected to be mid December and the expected price of The TVS Flame is around Rs. 45000.
Update 2:- Tvs Flame launched at 45,000 ex-showroom Chennai

You may also find the following intresting:-
1) Apache RTR 160 EFi
2) Hero Honda Hunk 150 cc
3) TVS Flame 125
4) Bajaj XCD 125

TVS launches 7 products, Fuel injected Apache

Yesterday i.e on 30 Aug TVS launched 7 vehicles in one go, the first of its kind in the country.

The seven products include a completely new 125 cc motorcycle FLAME, an all new 110 cc StaR City, an Apache variant with fuel injection technology and the electric variant of a Scooty.

The other three products were the petrol, CNG and LPG version of a three-wheeler passenger vehicle that will compete with the Bajaj group, the only player in that segment.

TVS intends to take Bajaj heads on and the indian consumer would be really spoilt for choices now.

Read more here

They will also launch cng powered 125cc bikes in January to take on Bajaj LPG variant 2 wheelers.

Read here

You may also find the following intresting:-
1) Apache RTR 160 EFi
2) Hero Honda Hunk 150 cc
3) TVS Flame 125
4) Bajaj XCD 125

New TVS Apache RTR 160

Tvs has recently launched the 160 cc version of its apache, The apache RTR which stands for Racing throttle Response. Not sure what technology is that, mostly a marketting gimic. But it surely is the most powerful bike amonst the other 150 cc bikes like Bajaj Pulsar150 and CBZ extreme. It surely cannot be compared to the new Pulsar 220 or even Karizma. It has striking features, the most distinctive are the racing strip, disk brakes, engine fairings, digital tachometers etc.

The price is expected to be around 63k

Apache rtr 15.2 ps
CBZ extreme 14.2 ps
Pulsar 150 14.09 ps

Some of the highlights of the new TVS Apache RTR 160
• new engine cowl
• A neat racing stripe runs all the way from the top of the tail lamp to the tip of the front fender and also on the tacho.
• Design upgrades on levers, pedals, grips, bar-end dampers, lights, dash.
• Hero Honda Xtreme type split grab rail
• Bajaj Pulsar type LCD speedometer
• Apart from the LCD speedo, the new dash includes two trip meter, clock, odometer and fuel gauge and an analog tachometer.
• Aircraft type fuel tank lid
• Leaf shaped rear view mirror
• LED tail lamp
• New aluminum foot pegs and aluminum levers