Are you looking for a sporty, powerful and feature-rich bike? If yes, then there is very good news for you! The Government of India has reduced the GST on motorcycles with less than 350cc engine from 28% to just 18%. You will now get the direct benefit of this while buying TVS’s most popular sports bike Apache RTR 160 4V. This bike is already the first choice of the youth and now the drop in prices has made it even more attractive. Let us know in detail how much your favorite bike will cost now and what is so special in it that makes it so special in the market.

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New Price

The biggest advantage of the reduction in GST is that now the price of every variant of TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has come down. For your convenience, we have given the details of the new and old prices of all the variants below. The most basic variant i.e. the bike with front disc and rear drum is now priced at around Rs 1,15,997, while earlier it was Rs 1,25,670. Similarly, the top-end variant which has TFT display and other advanced features has also been reduced by around Rs 11,688 to Rs 1,36,302. In this way, you will save Rs 9,000 to Rs 11,500 on every variant, which is a huge amount.

Engine and Performance

The biggest strength of this bike is its 159.7cc 4-valve O3C engine. This engine complies with BS6 Phase 2 regulations and produces a powerful power of 17.55 PS. Also, it gives a strong torque of 14.73 Nm, making it perfect for overtaking in traffic and giving tremendous acceleration on the highway. It has a 5-speed gearbox which works very smoothly and with precision. This bike gives you an experience as if you are racing on a race track. It is one of the most powerful bikes in the 160cc segment.

Mileage

Despite being a sports bike, the mileage of TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is quite satisfactory. Its ARAI certified mileage is stated by the company as 47.61 kmpl. However, in real world, you will get a mileage of around 30-35 kmpl from it. This mileage is absolutely fine considering the sporty nature and power of this bike. You can use it for daily work as well as for long rides.

Features

The most special thing about this bike is its features. In this, you get three riding modes – Sport, Urban and Rain. These modes automatically change the settings of ABS and engine according to the road conditions, which increases your safety and ease. It has a new LED headlight design which not only looks attractive but also illuminates the road well at night. For safety, it has a dual-channel ABS system. The most amazing feature is its fully digital TFT instrument cluster which connects to Bluetooth and shows you navigation, call alerts and other information.

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The reduction in GST has made the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V even more attractive and value for money. If you want a bike with a sporty look, strong performance and modern technology, then now is the right time to buy it. Its new prices put it in an even stronger position than its competitors like Hero Xtreme 160R 4V and Bajaj Pulsar NS160. So what are you waiting for, go to your nearest TVS showroom and take a test ride of this bike and take advantage of the GST reduction.