TVS Apache RTR 200

It’s a really good handler. Wish it made more power though

TTHE LATEST ADDITION to our fleet is TVS’s new flagship motorcycle. The pearlscent white bike that you see here is the carburetted version which I personally prefer as it is tuned for more low- to mid-range power delivery — perfect for riding in the city. It comes shod with Pirelli tyres that come standard on the FI version but can be optioned on the carburetted one. The tyres themselves are a unique combination — Pirelli Sport Demons do duty upfront while the rear is rounded off by the Angel GT. The tyres work well in the dry though I haven’t had the opportunity to test them in the wet. That will be done soon as the monsoon approaches and I will update you on that in the next report. The bike has been running fine except for one niggle. For reasons unknown, the speedo sensor keeps conking off and then leading to a speedo reading showing zero and the message, check speedo sensor being displayed on the LCD console. After a few kilometres the speedometer starts working again. The bike was sent for service for this very reason but the issue has cropped up again. The 200cc motor provides a fine blend of power and linearity though I would have wished for more poke to complement the sublime chassis. One thing I have realised over the month is the seat is quite wide for me to move around while riding. Ryan too mentioned the fact that the RTR’s seat fits his large derrière better than his Bullet. ⌧