At the heart of the 2011 TVS Apache RTR 160 sport motorcycle, TVS relies on a 159.7 cc (9.7 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15 HP (11 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 13.1 Nm (9.7 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 93.9 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 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.
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 supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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 Band Window
6,000–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement159.7 ccm (9.74 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power15.0 HP (11.0 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque13.1 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.7 ft.lbs) @ 6000 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)
IgnitionIDI-Dual mode digital ignition
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, Multi-Plate
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble cradle
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Front Travel105 mm (4.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionMonotube inverted gas filled Shochs
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 Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø130 mm (5.1 inches)
WheelsSix spoke black rims
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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