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Available colours
- Racing Red
- Matte Carbon Grey
- Storm Blue
- Pearl White
Swatches are indicative.
TVS Bike
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
The 197cc four-valve Apache — three ride modes and the best sound in the 200cc class.
On sale ₹1.39 lakh – ₹1.5 lakh Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Price
- ₹1.39 lakh – ₹1.5 lakh
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Mileage
- 45 kmpl
- Engine
- 197 cc
- Power
- 20.9 bhp
- Torque
- 18.1 Nm
- Top speed
- 117 kmph
- Kerb weight
- 153 kg
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Ground clearance
- 178 mm
- Seats
- 2
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Gearbox
- Manual
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹1.39 lakh - ₹1.5 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched November 2024
Range spread ₹1.39 lakh – ₹1.5 lakh
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| RTR 200 Base petrol manual Front disc, rear drum · Single-channel ABS | ₹1.39 lakh |
| RTR 200 petrol manual Dual-channel ABS · Three ride modes | ₹1.43 lakh |
| RTR 200 Sport petrol manual Bluetooth console · Sport graphics | ₹1.47 lakh |
| RTR 200 Sport Edition petrol manual Slipper clutch · Frame sliders · Matte paint | ₹1.5 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.
Mileage and fuel use
Published mileage
45 km/l
Fuel economy varies with traffic, speed, load, road conditions and maintenance. A published figure is not a promise of real-world consumption.
Performance and powertrain
Engine
197 cc · 1 cylinders
- Maximum power
- 20.9 bhp at 9,000 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 18.1 Nm at 7,250 rpm
- Top speed
- 117 km/h
Specifications
Engine and performance
| Engine | 197 cc, 1-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Max power | 20.9 bhp @ 9,000 rpm |
| Max torque | 18.1 Nm @ 7,250 rpm |
| Mileage | 45 kmpl |
| Top speed | 117 kmph |
| Gearbox | Manual |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | 153 kg |
|---|---|
| Seat capacity | 2 persons |
| Suspension | Telescopic front fork, gas-charged rear monoshock |
| Brakes | Front and rear disc, dual-channel ABS on sport trims |
| Tyres | Front 100/80-17, rear 120/80-17 |
| Safety equipment | Switchable ABS, hazard lamps on hard braking and slipper-assisted clutch on the sport variant; no crash-test rating |
Dimensions
| Length | 2080 mm |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1331 mm |
| Ground clearance | 178 mm |
Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.
What to know about the Apache RTR 200 4V
The RTR 200 4V has been the volume sports bike of choice in this price band for years, and the current version wins on completeness. Three ride modes — Sport, Urban and Rain — are mapped through ride-by-wire and change throttle character more than most riders expect, from a sharp city bike to something polite enough for a wet morning. The 20.9 bhp four-valve single is the strongest torque-maker in the 200s here, and the exhaust note remains the class benchmark.
On the road it flatters. The chassis is forgiving and the seating position is upright enough for a daily commute, while the 18.1 Nm band from 4,000 to 8,000 rpm covers everything from junction pulls to a relaxed 110 km/h cruise. On the 117 km/h claim in this unverified listing, the useful band is 70-100 km/h, where the bike covers ground faster than the badge suggests it should.
The trade-off is finesse at the limits. The plain telescopic fork dives a little under hard braking, the rear tire is narrower than the sports-naked options for the money, and the claimed 45 kmpl quietly assumes Urban mode and a light right hand. As a one-bike-do-everything 200, it is the most complete argument at this price.
- Sport, Urban and Rain ride modes through ride-by-wire
- 20.9 bhp and 18.1 Nm — the strongest 200cc here
- Bluetooth console with navigation mirroring on top trims
Features
Instrumentation
- Digital console with gear indicator and shift-timing light
- SmartXonnect Bluetooth with navigation and vehicle alerts
- Lean-angle readout in Sport mode
- Fuel-range and service reminders
Electronics
- Three ride modes with ride-by-wire throttle
- Switchable ABS with a rear-off mode
- Slipper-assisted clutch
- Hazard lamp activation under hard braking
Chassis
- Double cradle frame with a stiffened subframe
- Gas-charged rear monoshock
- 270 mm front disc
- 12-litre fuel tank
Pros and cons
What we like
- Ride modes that meaningfully change the character
- Best-sounding engine in the 200cc class
- Upright ergonomics that still work as a daily commute
What we would change
- Fork dive under hard braking betrays the plain internals
- Claimed 45 kmpl assumes the gentlest mode
- Base variant keeps a rear drum brake
Our review
Our verdict
4.2/5
Overall score across 7 rated dimensions
MotoSutra editorial rating: 4.2 out of 5
Lowest rated
Interior
3.9/5
Rider ergonomics, seat & practicality
- Performance Power, acceleration & riding dynamics 4.3/5 Very strong
- Features Equipment & rider features 4.4/5 Very strong
- Design Styling, ergonomics & presence 4.1/5 Very strong
- Safety Build quality, safety equipment & ratings 4.0/5 Very strong
- Interior Rider ergonomics, seat & practicality 3.9/5 Good
- Efficiency Mileage, range & running costs 4.4/5 Very strong
- Comfort Ride quality & long-distance comfort 4.2/5 Very strong
The RTR 200 4V is the most complete one-bike answer in the 200s in this catalogue: quick enough to be fun, relaxed enough to be a commuter, clever enough to teach a beginner throttle control through rain mapping. Buy the ₹1.47 lakh Sport for the Bluetooth console and dual-channel ABS peace of mind; the ₹1.50 lakh Sport Edition adds the slipper clutch and sliders if you plan to ride it the way the exhaust note invites. The base bike at ₹1.39 lakh exists, but keeps the rear drum, and that is the one compromise this review declines to call sensible.
MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.
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TVS Apache RTR 200 4V review: the 200 that behaves like one and refuses to sound like one
20.9 bhp, 153 kg, three ride modes and the best exhaust note in the class — the RTR 200 4V is the do-everything quarter-litre, provided you accept that its claimed 45 kmpl and its telescopic fork are both telling you a polite version of the truth.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V price?
₹1.39 lakh at the base and ₹1.50 lakh for the Sport Edition in this unverified listing, ex-showroom Delhi NCR.
What mileage does the RTR 200 give?
The claim is 45 kmpl. MotoSutra estimates normal city riding in the 38-43 kmpl band, with 45 kmpl-plus achievable in Urban mode on a light throttle.
What do the ride modes actually change?
Throttle mapping. Sport sharpens the ride-by-wire response and unlocks the full power band; Urban softens part-throttle for traffic; Rain limits torque delivery on wet surfaces. The engine itself does not change.