Positioned in TVS's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2016 TVS Apache RTR 160 relies on a 159.7 cc (9.7 cu in) air-cooled 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 4,000 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 4,500 rpm working window between peak torque (4,000 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.
On the scales, the Apache RTR 160 measures 137 kg (302 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.13 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 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 12-liter (3.2 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-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (9.13 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
4,000–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 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) @ 4000 RPM
Compression9.5:1
Bore x Stroke62.0 x 52.9 mm (2.4 x 2.1 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Ucal BS-29
IgnitionIDI-Dual mode digital ignition
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet Multi-Plate
Performance
0-100 km/h12.00 seconds
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble Cradle SynchroSTIFF
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionMonotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid
Wheelbase1300 mm (51.2 inches)
Ground Clearance165 mm (6.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-17
Rear Tyre110/80-17
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø270 mm (10.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Optional drum
Rear Brake Ø200 mm (7.9 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.137.0 kg (302.0 pounds)
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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