The TVS Apache RTR 200 4V has a lot of things going for it to earn it this coveted award. First it has an understated design but still looks stylish with a sporty dynamic and hi-quality parts. That includes the first full-digital instrument console on a TVS bike. Then there's the performance - the engine offers refined operational performance and decent grunt and power. The bike handles quite predictably, allowing the rider to push harder around a corner. And it offers a firm, confident ride giving a sense that the rider is always in control.
NDTV Motorcycle of the Year 2017 Up To 250cc
What really shines is the practicality of the bike. While offering performance levels to take it to the race track every once in a while, the new Apache also doubles up as a great everyday bike. The torquey engine offers great performance in city conditions, without requiring many gear changes while negotiating traffic. And the strong mid-range also offers an impressive and enjoyable power band, even though it loses steam at higher revs. What matters is that the mid-range is what most riders will be using most of the time and this is where the Apache impresses.
The bike looks fantastic, with good build quality and is loaded with goodies to the brink, including a fuel-injected version and even dual-channel ABS. TVS has really changed its game in product development with the Apache RTR 200 4V and deservedly wins the NDTV Motorcycle of the Year up to 250 cc for 2017.
