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2016 TVS Apache 200 Production Ready Model Spied Performing Tests

TVS Motorcycles India is arming up of its highly awaited TVS Apache 200 as the bike is now under its final stages of testing. Appending an excitement here, the production ready model of the motorcycle has been spotted in Bangalore performing its tests. Leading towards the launch, a couple of snapshots of this under test model were being taken by one of the Motorbeam readers Akshay. If reports are said to be true, the bike could be launched on 20th of January.

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According to the outer dynamics, the new Apache 200 gets 130/70/R17 rear tyre while the front is featured with a 100 section unit. Inspired by the Draken concept, the chiselled fuel tank looks quite muscular. Other perceptible features are perforated split seats, clear lens indicators, W-shaped grab rail, LED tail lights and long rear mudguard. Also from the spy shots, the bike gets aluminium foot pegs, engine cowl and the chrome finished telescopic forks at the front. Optional DRLs could be there.

Moreover, in lieu of a single-piece unit, the TVS Apache 200 is equipped with clip-on handlebars. The interesting part is two versions have been reported to done with the testing, so it will be exciting to watch, which one actually makes it to production. Mechanically, the bike is powered by a 200cc single-cyliner, air-cooled engine, which probably produces 25BHP of power and 22NM of torque. Possibilities are there that the Tourer will make the ride on Pirelli Tyres.

Rumors are also there that the new TVS Apache 200 will proceed forward against the KTM Duke 200 in terms of performance aspects. It is likely to achieve 0-60 KMPH underneath 3.5 seconds.

Source: Image Courtesy- motorbeam.com