RTR Engine Mod

Hey Buddies... This is my first post...

I own a 2012 Apache RTR 160 in Chennai and i need to know what all kind of ENGINE modifications could be done on it?..
I used a K&N for few months and my baby started to sound rough... Tat was the least i knew.... now i want a perfect mod which would increase my performance... that would be top speed and pickup... i dont mind the FE going a down a few kms...
and i'm thinking of changing the rear suspension to a mono-shock.. will there be any disadvantages to my ride quality??
I'm so confused.. Hope someone would guide me through this

Re: Tappet noise

Hi friends after my accident I have sold out my old unicorn and now I am planning for appache rtr 160 front disc and rear drum or a hero cbz xtreme can u please suggest me which one would be good without problems. I don't want jerking problems in the morning like I was facing with unicorn. I want a good and a happy ride. I will be waiting for your reply.

Tappet noise

Hello friends . Can someone Please tell what are tappet ratio for tvs apache 150 . Please provide company spec only

Re: Apache RTR 160/FI

Hello fellow riders,
Im keen to give my rtr160 a new look,its 2010 made and runned ovr 30k. So could you guys please share some opinion how to get a better look for the beast. Im thinking options like-
1) removing rear fender flap
2)changing the stock headlight to HID with a round frame
3)putting in new tank scoops nd engine cowl like the new ones have
4) adjusting the rear shock absorber to the upper notch(as mentioned in the manual)....etc
Please suggest me more options as im not so techy in mod department
And put some light how much will it cost.
Thank you ride safely

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Re: Apache RTR 160 Engine Oil change and recommendations

Okay, thank you for you suggestion! I'll go with this and report back my observations. Vibes really irritate me when the bike is near a service. Hope this oil will keep that in check for longer tha SVC oil.

Re: Apache RTR 160 Engine Oil change and recommendations

Go for Shell AX7 10w40 semi-synthetic.
Its much much better than TVS oil.
You can feel the difference after some 20 odd kilometers after the change. Vibes reduced, much smoother gear shifts. Drain period is between 2000~2500km. After that also you can use but then it will loose its viscosity and act like normal mineral oil.
Also make sure you change oil filter while doing this. Thats very very important as you are changing from mineral oil to semi-synthetic.
I suggest dont go for fully synthetic as you are less than 10k in odo.
Some people have reported drastic level drop when running in fully synthetic oil.
Also some leakage issues have also been reported as the engine gum bondage depletes easily on use of fully synthetic oil.

Apache RTR 160 Engine Oil change and recommendations

I have my 2 year old Apache RTR 160 due for a service in 10-12 days. She has done 6300kms approx and might touch 6400-6500km mark when i take it for the servcie.

I am wondering if this is right time to switch to synthetic engine oil, I live in Delhi, cold temperatures have started.

Also, since it is mainly used for college commute, she goes 90-100 for 4-6 kms continuously(sometimes with a pillion) in the morning mostly 8:15 to 8:45 depending on what time i leave from home, so what kind of engine oil should i get?

till now the default 10W30 (i guess) mineral oil is being filled by the SVC.
Does synthetic reduce vibrations? <- Big concern


If you guys think i should switch to synthetic then please suggest some particular brands, names, rating and where to buy them in West Delhi without any concerns of it being originial.
Thank you.

Problem with apache rtr160

After full engine servicing my bike starts to heat up spontaneosly and white smoke coming from exhaust.still i can touch up to 122km/hr,no variation in pickup and all.I told my mechanic to replace stock spark plug with iridium,but he put somthing(double filemnt,he said) what to do next...please help me
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Re: Need help. New apache rtr 160 giving trouble. SVC not doing a good job.

Complain it to SVC. Go to the tvs website, and use the contact us page. They will surely call you, tell your problems.

Need help. New apache rtr 160 giving trouble. SVC not doing a good job.

I bought a new tvs apache rtr 160 model from saibaba sales pvt. Ltd, sr no. 19/2, wakad-hinjewadi main road, pune on 18/09/2013. The vehicle is giving me problems form day one. The initial model that I got was making a squeaking sound so they replaced it with a new model. The new model had the same problem so they oiled and lubed everything and the problem was solved. During first service I told the svc guys about engine noise but they did not give any heed to it. Later when the noise became prominent I took the bike to the svc again and this time they agreed to fix it. They took the bike under engine noise problem. When I came to get back my bike they said that a nut was loose in the engine. They also said that they had to change the engine oil which was absurd as I had my engine oil changed 10 days ago during my first servicing. I had also put an addative in the engine oil at that time. They were charging me for the engine oil again which was absued. I refused to pay. Anyway they said that the engine noise issue has been sorted out so they asked me to test ride the bike. After the test ride I found the same noise again. This shows how incompetent and sleazy the svc guys are. This is a new bike. Hardly a month old and I am having engine noise issues and now the petrol tank makes a noise while going over bumps. I also noticed some smoke coming out of engine when I started my bike in the morning(Cold start). Is it the exhaust gas leaking from the engine? The SVC guys said that it is just grease on the engine that is causing the smoke. I find that absurd because how can grease evaporate and cause smoke when I cold start the engine. I am pretty sure it has to be exhaust gases leaking from the engine as the SVC guys didn't do a good job of assembling the engine back after they opened it.
Experts please help. This is my firt bike and I am having such a horrible experience with it. Had enough of the SVC mechs. Can any one suggest a good apache mechanic in Pune who can solve my issues.

Re: New Color

I have a Black on Grey colour Apache 160 2013 model. This Grey colour looks so good than mine. I am thinking how a red or a Black would look...

Re: New Color

Damn, that looks bad in white..180 luks somewhat more proportionate owing to the longer wheelbase!!

Re: New Color


In the meantime this is the Grey color.

Re: New Color

Even i got a brochure from the dealer. I'll try for a scan copy of it. If you got it please post it.

I didn't knew that old designed bikes would come in tubeless tires. Interesting!

Re: New Color

IMHO, the tank scoops on this new desing is too big and out of proportion with the tank Nothing can beat the old RTR design