Drag Race Video: TVS Apache RTR 200 vs. Hero Xtreme 200R
A drag race between TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and Hero Xtreme 200R has cleared how well both the motorcycles have been made by the respective brands. The comparison also clears the position of the newly launched Xtreme in front of its biggest rival. The drag race starts with Xtreme 200R giving tough competition to the Apache till 60 kph. Suddenly, the power surge from Apache’s engine is witnessed with a clean gap between both the riders.
As Hero has itself claimed a great 0-60 kph time for their motorcycle, it seems like doing 100 kph is also not that bad. The motorcycle struggles to gain speed once the 100 kph mark is crossed while the Apache can be seen cutting the wind and getting an even wider gap in the triple-digit speed range. Apache 200 is seen touching 124 kph in this sprint, with the same rider on the saddle that was earlier on the Xtreme. Both the bikes are offered with a 5-speed gearbox.
Drag Race: Apache 200 vs. Xtreme 200R
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Quick Specification & Price Comparison
Ex-Showroom Price & Variants
| Apache | Xtreme | |
| Variants | 4 Variants | 1 Variant |
| Starting Price | INR 97,000 | INR 89,900 |
| ABS | 2-Channel | 1-Channel |
Apache RTR 200 Variants
- RTR 200: INR 97,000
- RTR 200 (Pirelli Tyres): INR 1,02,000
- RTR 200 (Fuel Injection): INR 1,09,700
- RTR 200 (2-channel ABS): INR 1,10,800
Hero Xtreme 200R Variants
- Xtreme 200R ABS – INR 89,900
*Above mentioned prices are ex-showroom Delhi.
Engine & Gearbox
| Apache 200 | Xtreme 200R | |
| Engine | 197.75 cc | 199.6 cc |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 5-Speed |
| Power | 20.23 BHP @ 8500 rpm | 18.1 Bhp @ 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 18.1 NM @ 7000 RPM | 17.1 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| No. of Cyl | 1-Cylinder | 1-Cylinder |
| Cooling | Oil-Cooled | Air-Cooled |
Performance & Mileage
| Apache 200 | Xtreme 200R | |
| 0-60 kph | 3.95 secs | 4.60 secs |
| Top Speed | 127 kmph | 112 kmph |
| Mileage | 35-40 kmpl | 39.90 kmpl |
*The speedometer indicated top speed of Apache RTR 200 is around 144 kmph and Xtreme 200R’s speedometer shows 120 kmph as the top speed.
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Dimensions & Weight
| Apache 200 | Xtreme 200R | |
| Length | 2050 mm | 2062 mm |
| Width | 790 mm | 778 mm |
| Height | 1105 mm | 1072 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1353 mm | 1338 mm |
| Ground Clr | 180 mm | 165 mm |
| Seat Height | 800 mm | 795 mm |
| Wet Weight | 148 kg | 148 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 12 litres | 12.5 litres |
Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Apache 200 | Xtreme 200R | |
| Brake (F) | 270mm Disc | 276mm Disc |
| Brake (R) | 240mm Disc | 220mm Disc |
| Susp (F) | 37mm Tel. Forks | 37mm Tel. Forks |
| Susp (R) | Monoshock | Monoshock |
| Tyre (F) | 90/90-17 | 100/80-17 |
| Tyre (F) | 130/70-17 | 130/70-17 |
| ABS (Opt.) | 2-Channel | 1-Channel |