New TVS Apache RTR 200 4V competition comparison

TVS recently launched its fastest bike yet in its portfolio the Apache RTR 200 4V. Apache RTR series has always been used to be performance bikes, with tons of power and superb handling. Their short wheel base ensured they were nimble around corners and their straight line stability along with their excellent in-gear acceleration makes them perfect around track days. But there is already stiff competition within the 200cc segment, especially from Bajaj’s Pulsar 200NS, KTM’s Duke 200.

Apache RTR 200 4V vs Pulsar 200NS

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is powered by a 197.75cc oil-cooled engine available in both carburettor and fuel-injected variants. The carburettor version generates 20.

3bhp of power, while the fuel-injected version makes 21bhp at 8,500 rpm. In both variants torque output is 18.1 Nm at 7,000 rpm. The engines are mated to five-speed manual transmission. It was also interesting to note that the top speed of the fuel-injected version is 2 km/h faster than the carburettor version at 129km/h.

The Bajaj Pulsar 200NS is powered by a 199.5cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that develops 23.2bhp and 18.3Nm of torque, mated to six-speed transmission. The engine boasts of Triple Spark technology, and a centrally mounted exhaust to lower the centre of gravity.

Bajaj claims that their Pulsar will max out at 135km/h which is higher than that of the Apache RTR 200 4V.

Both the bikes use disc brakes on both their front and rear wheels which are sized at 17-inches. If size does matter, the Bajaj Pulsar 200NS scales 2,017mm in length, 804mm in width and 1,075mm height, along with a 1,363mm wheelbase. While both the motorcycles sport the same 12 litre fuel tank, the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V measures 2,050mm in length, 790mm in width and 1,015mm height.

With prices lower than that of the Pulsar and looks that are aggressive and well proportioned, it feels a lot more fresher and that is why we would choose this over the Pulsar 200NS.

Apache RTR 200 4V vs Duke 200

The KTM 200 Duke is powered by a 199.5cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that develops 24.7bhp at 10,000rpm and 19.2Nm of torque as against the Apache’s 21bhp for the fuel-injected one. KTM is known for the immense power from their small single cylinder engines, and the Duke 200 is no exception. The Duke 200 produces the maximum power of this trio.

The KTM 200 Duke measures 2,002mm in length, 873mm in width and 1,274mm in height. The Duke also features 165mm ground clearance, 136kg kerb weight and 11 litres of fuel-tank capacity.

With prices starting from INR 1.

50 lakh on road for the KTM it is far most the most expensive of the lot but we will choose this over the Apache RTR 200 4V cause of the fantastic
handling chassis and superior power.