The new inverted fork variant is only Rs 5,370 more expensive than the base variant
Quick News Highlights
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The 2025 Apache RTR 200 4V launched at a price of Rs 1,53,990 (ex-showroom)
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Gets an inverted fork and a single-piece handlebar
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The engine now complies with OBD-2B emission norms
The 2025 Apache RTR 200 4V has been launched at a price of Rs 1,53,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The bike gets an inverted fork, a single-piece handlebar, and the engine now complies with OBD-2B norms. The update comes as part of the 20th anniversary of the TVS Apache lineup. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what’s changed:
What Is New?
The biggest change is the addition of a gold-finished 37mm inverted fork, which looks a lot more premium compared to the telescopic fork on the other variant. Sadly, the inverted fork doesn’t offer adjustability which the telescopic fork got as standard.
Adjustable suspension enabled the rider to adjust the bike’s ride quality as per his/her weight and also the road conditions. This feature not being present in the 2025 model takes away from the bike’s versatility overall.
The single-piece handlebar appears to be the same as the one on the Apache RTR 160 4V, replacing the clip-on setup. One of the major issues with the clip-on setup is that replacing it in the event of a crash is an expensive affair. One side of the clip-on costs around Rs 2,500 whereas the handlebar will likely be a lot cheaper and easier to replace. We also expect the bike’s ergonomics to change a bit, with the handlebar offering a slightly more upright riding position. But we cannot say for certain until we get to ride the bike ourselves.
The bike’s front rim now sports a red finish, which gives it a slightly sportier look. It is now offered in 3 colour schemes: Glossy Black, Matte Black, and Granite Grey. The colours look really nice, and feature different graphics compared to the previous generation model. Lastly, the engine is now OBD-2B compliant – in line with the latest government regulations.
What Remains Unchanged?
The bike is still powered by the same 197.73cc, air and oil-cooled engine which outputs 20.8PS and 17.25Nm. The bike is built on a split cradle frame, with the rear suspension being a monoshock. The bike gets a 270mm front and 240mm rear petal disc setup, with dual-channel ABS.
It features a LCD console, with smartphone connectivity via TVS SmartXonnect. The console gets features such as call/SMS alerts, and turn-by-turn navigation. The bike also gets 3 riding modes: Rain, Urban and Sport. The riding modes modulate the bike’s power output and levels of ABS intervention. The ABS intervention is highest on Rain mode and Urban mode, and power is restricted to 17.3PS and 16.51Nm.
The bike competes with other 200cc streetfighters in the market such as the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 and the Honda Hornet 2.0.
BikeDekhoSays
The update is a welcome change, and will make a bit of difference in the overall ownership experience. The new inverted fork looks premium, and the handlebar will make it a lot easier to get the bike fixed in the event of a crash.
While adjustable suspension makes a world of a difference to those who are looking to extract the best ride quality from the motorcycle, it seems like not everyone proactively uses this feature. Considering this, it makes sense for TVS to swap it out with an inverted fork that improves the overall premium quotient of the motorcycle. Afterall, both the rivals from Bajaj and Honda get an inverted fork.
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