How much? Rs 52,498 (ex-showroom Chennai)
How big? Length: 1,976 mm Width: 743 mm Height: 1,100 mm
Ground clearance: 165 mm Wheelbase: 1,260 mm
Tank capacity: 16 liters
Engine 147.5 cc, 1-cylinder, four-stroke
Max power: 13.5 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Max torque: 1.25 kgm @ 6000 rpm
Performance 0-60 kph: 5.70 seconds
Top speed: 107 kph
Fuel efficiency: 51.5 kpl (overall)
Transmission 5-speed manual, 1-down-4-up shift
The Apache has all the prerequisites to acquire her own fan club. She has the looks, stunning performance, and good brakes to complement. She’s also a brilliant handler, not to mention her good ride quality, ergonomics and refinement levels that are on par with the best. Fuel efficiency isn’t too bad either.But the clincher, especially in the Indian context, is her price. At Rs 52,490 (ex-showroom Chennai) for disc brakes, electric start and those nice alloy wheels is a good Rs 3400 cheaper than the current best-seller Pulsar in similar trim. As we see it, Apache is not only a job well done by TVS, it is something the competition better we wary of!
Tuning is what begins to describe Apache’s looks. Though there are a few styling cues that remind us of the Pulsar. The black alloys wheels for instance, or even the muscular aura. But look closely and the differences are truly pronounced. Apache for starters, is a better integrated design. Nothing, and I mean nothing looks out of place on this bike, be it her proportions or the design lines. The latter gives the bike a flowing stance, that of being in motion even when standing still, especially in profile. Be it the tail piece, side panels or even the tank or front fairing, everything seems to be created with the purpose to achieve the same. Incorporation of red springs in the rear suspension for a red bike is a step forward too.
The front fairing, a combo of curves and sharp lines is not only novel but so well executed; it’s an absolute delight to the eyes. The headlamp too, where edges abound, and with the TVS logo sitting pretty towards the top, gives a distinct character to the bike. Add to it the chunky 90/90 front tire, and Apache comes across as one butch machine. The muscular, chiseled look is carried over to the tank, the side panels as well as the tailpiece. You have ridges running across the length of the tank and then on to the seat adding to the carved look, but the unique bit about the tank are the wide shoulders which give the bike a wider stance.
The low set handlebars and a lower seat helps the cause for the latter. Also in line with the sporty aura is the instrument cluster. A three-pod design houses the Speedo with a trip meter in the centre, the tacho, and fuel gauge and telltale lights on the sides, which are easy to read besides gelling well with the bike’s persona. You also get typical TVS economy and power mode indicators christened cruise and zoom. Fit and finish in the mean time is on par if not better than the best in the country; no yawning gaps, uneven paint finish or the like.
1 comment:
hey friend do u mean pulsar a legend legend is some thing great that rules others n its not n it can't and hou great splendor was from a 4 stroke make since 80's but think of the real legend VICTOR from a very new 4 stroke beginer which revelutionised the world with its ride switch , safest chassis n more power n don comp APACHE with small bikes
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