TVS Motor Company has launched the ABS version of the Apache RTR 200 4V in India. The in house developed ABS will be featured in the ‘Carburated variant’ of the RTR 200 4V. TVS has incorporated a Dual Channel Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) in the bike. Instead of going with a Single Channel ABS which other motor companies are doing for cost cutting measure TVS has opted for Dual Channel one.The Dual Channel ABS will provide better braking experience in all sorts of riding condition, according to company they have calibrated the ABS for both high friction and low friction surfaces. The Dual Channel ABS will also provide Rear Wheel Lift-off Protection (RLP) control which detects any lift-off of the rear wheel while applying hard front brake and avoids this condition.
The rest of the underpinnings of the bike remain same, the motor produces 20.5 Ps of power and 18.1 Nm of torque. The mill is mated to 5- speed gear transmission and is capable of achieving top speed of 127 kmph. The new Apache RTR 200 4V with ABS is priced at Rs 1,07,485. (Ex-Showroom, Delhi).
By: Farhan Kashif
