Built around TVS's sport motorcycle platform, the 2008 TVS Apache RTR 160 utilizes a 159.7 cc (9.7 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15 HP (10.9 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 13.1 Nm (9.7 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 93.9 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Apache RTR 160 measures 136 kg (300 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.07 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,300 mm (51.2 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.13 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 751 km (467 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's TVS archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2008 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
93.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (9.07 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~751 km (467 mi)
Engine
Displacement159.7 ccm (9.74 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power15.0 HP (10.9 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque13.1 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.7 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression9.5:1
Bore x Stroke62.0 x 52.9 mm (2.4 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni BS-26
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital Ignition
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
ClutchWet, multiplate
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.13 litres/100 km (46.9 km/l or 110.43 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases49.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble cradle
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionMonoshock
Wheelbase1300 mm (51.2 inches)
Ground Clearance180 mm (7.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-17
Rear Tyre100/80-18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø270 mm (10.6 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø130 mm (5.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight136.0 kg (299.8 pounds)
Weight incl.136.0 kg (299.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1103 HP/kg
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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