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TVS Apache RTR 180 specifications and features

Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.

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Specs source: TVS

Engine and performance

Power comes from a 177cc single producing 16.78 bhp and 15.5 Nm, paired with a 5 Speed. At 140 kg the power-to-weight figure is 120 bhp per tonne, which ranks 45 of 73 in its class here.

The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.

Full specification sheet

Engine

Engine
177.4 cc
Engine type
1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 2 Valves
Power
16.8 bhp
Torque
15.5 Nm
Claimed mileage
42 kmpl
Cooling
Oil-cooled
Transmission
5 Speed

Electric

Top speed
113 km/h

Dimensions

Kerb weight
140 kg
Fuel tank
12 L
Seat height
790 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
Wheelbase
1326 mm
Length
2085 mm
Width
730 mm
Height
1105 mm

Brakes & suspension

Front brake
Disc, 270 mm, 2 piston caliper
Rear brake
Disc, 200 mm, 1 piston caliper
ABS / CBS
Single Channel ABS
Front suspension
Telescopic Forks
Rear suspension
Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid

Tyres

Front tyre
90/90-17
Rear tyre
120/70-17

Source: TVS official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.

Dimensions in practice

The Apache RTR 180 weighs 140 kg with fluids, has an 790 mm seat, 180 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1326 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.

The fuel tank holds 12 litres, good for about 498 km between fills in real-world riding.

Tyres are 90/90-17 front and 120/70-17 rear, tubeless.

Features, and why each matters

Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.

Safety and braking

  • Single-channel ABS

    ABS on the front wheel only. Far better than none; the rear can still lock.

  • Front disc brake

    Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.

  • Rear disc brake

    Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.

  • Tubeless tyres

    A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.

  • Side-stand engine cut-off

    Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.

  • Hazard lamps

    All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.

Chassis

  • Alloy wheels

    Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.

  • Rear monoshock

    One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.

Lighting

  • LED headlamp

    Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.

  • LED daytime running lamp

    Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.

  • LED tail lamp

    Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.

Console and connectivity

  • Digital console

    Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.

  • Bluetooth connectivity

    Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.

  • Turn-by-turn navigation

    Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.

  • Ride modes

    An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.

Convenience

  • Engine kill switch

    Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.

Equipment against Pulsar 180, Pulsar NS160 and Gixxer

Against Pulsar 180, Pulsar NS160 or Gixxer, it gets rear monoshock and ride modes that most rivals skip.

What it lacks: usb charging port, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.

Only the Apache RTR 180 has

  • Rear monoshock
  • Ride modes

Rivals have, it lacks

  • USB charging port

Colours

  • Gloss Black
  • Pearl White
  • Black Champagne Gold Livery

Apache RTR 180 specs: questions people ask

What is the engine capacity and power of the Apache RTR 180?
It uses a 177cc engine producing 16.78 bhp and 15.5 Nm, with a 5 speed.
Is the Apache RTR 180 suitable for short riders?
Yes. Seat height is 790 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
Does the Apache RTR 180 have ABS?
Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
What features does the Apache RTR 180 have?
16 items across 5 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.

Apache RTR 180 from

₹1.28 Lakh