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      2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Scram Spied – New Details

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      Royal Enfield Scram 450 will get the same engine, chassis and most other hardware as Himalayan 4502023 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 ScramRoyal Enfield is taking its ‘four motorcycles a year’ strategy seriously. This year, we got the new Classic 350, Scram 411 and Hunter 350. They also unveiled Super Meteor 650, which will launch in Jan 2023. But what after that?Well, there are many new motorcycles planned for launch by RE. One of them is an all new Himalayan 450 and Scram 450. Of the two, it is the Scram 450 that has now been spied somewhere in Europe.2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Scram SpiedFor starters, Scram 450 will get a different design than Scram 411 which is currently on sale in India. It will also get a new 450cc engine mated to a new 6-speed gearbox. Even though Himalayan 450 is spotted with USD forks at front, Scram 450 still seems to get telescopic units.Himalayan 450 seems to be a more premium in comparison, and with recently spied Hero XPulse 400 on the horizon, things are only getting more interesting in the mid-size ADV segment.2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 ScramAlso, Himalayan 450 gets split seats and a different riding triangle than a single-piece seat on Scram 450. The frame will be sturdier than on Scram 411 and performance will be enhanced too. This new 450cc engine is likely to make around 30 bhp and 40 Nm of torque whereas the old 411cc engine used to make 24 bhp and 32 Nm.New RE Himalayan Scram 450 will get a host of electronic goodies like ride-by-wire, riding modes, and a tripper display for Bluetooth connectivity and navigation. It also gets alloy wheels with block-pattern tyres typically found on scrambler-style bikes. Whereas Himalayan 450 will get spoked wheels with AT tyres.Launch & CompetitionRoyal Enfield has not yet revealed any official info regarding the launch timeline. But looking at the recent test mule, it does look in a near-production-ready state. Plus it had minimal camouflage and most of the bodywork can be seen. We expect Scram 450 sometime next year. Maybe EICMA 2023?When launched, Scram 450 will be a much superior product to Scram 411. And it will be a more worthy opponent to Yezdi Scrambler, KTM 390 and Hero might also launch a scrambler-style XPulse 300T in the future.Source More

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      Upcoming Royal Enfield 350cc, 450cc, 650cc Motorcycles – Launch Plans Leak

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      Royal Enfield will be introducing multiple new bikes based on its J-series, new 450cc and 650 twins’ platformsUpcoming Royal Enfield 350cc, 450cc, 650cc MotorcyclesIt was in 2020 that Royal Enfield talked about its plans to introduce an average of 4 new/next-gen products every quarter till 2027. As part of that plan, bikes like Meteor 350, new-gen Classic 350, Scram 411 and Hunter 350 have already been launched. Super Meteor 650 was recently unveiled and it is expected to be launched in early 2023.As revealed via a leaked document, there are several new bikes currently under development. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Yuvaraj for sharing the leak document. Royal Enfield will be using its existing 350cc J-series platform, 650cc twins’ platform and its new 450cc platform to develop the new bikes. These upcoming Royal Enfield bikes will expand options available to enthusiasts and also tackle existing and emerging rivals.Royal Enfield upcoming J-series bikesNew-gen Bullet is likely to be the next launch under the J-series platform family tree. It will have the new 350cc motor that does duty on Meteor 350, Hunter 350 and new-gen Classic 350. Users can expect more refined performance and close to zero vibrations with the new-gen Bullet.An entirely new bobber motorcycle will also be launched under the 350cc J-series platform. The 350cc segment is getting a lot of traction, which has attracted new rivals such as Honda, Jawa and Yezdi. There are more to come, as the likes of Hero-Harley and Bajaj-Triumph are developing their respective challengers to Royal Enfield middleweight bikes.Upcoming Royal Enfield 350cc, 450cc, 650cc MotorcyclesRoyal Enfield upcoming 450cc bikesTo remove limitations reported with current Himalayan, Royal Enfield has developed a new 450cc platform. Himalayan 450 is expected to be the first bike based on the new 450cc platform. It will have a liquid-cooled motor. Test mules of 450cc Himalayan have already been spotted, indicating possible launch next year.A more off-road focused variant is also under development, based on the new 450cc platform. This bike will be similar to rally bikes, with features such as long suspension travel, wire-spoke wheels, higher ground clearance, rugged engine guard and single-piece seat.Other bikes based on the new 450cc platform include a cafe racer and scrambler. The former gets features such as bikini fairing, alloy wheels and clip-ons whereas the scrambler will be distinguishable with features such as wire-spoke wheels and high-mount exhaust.Upcoming Royal Enfield 350cc, 450cc, 650cc MotorcyclesRoyal Enfield upcoming 650cc bikesRoyal Enfield is betting big on 650cc segment, with at least 7 new bikes under development. It includes Himalayan 650, a single-seat bobber likely to be called Shotgun 650, Bullet 650 and a faired version of Continental GT 650. Other 650cc bikes under development include Classic 650 and 650cc scrambler.Increased focus on 650cc space seems logical, as it allows Royal Enfield to tap into both domestic and international markets. The twins are a roaring success and these new upcoming 650cc bikes will help build momentum. They will also add more firepower to take on OEMs like Honda, Yamaha and Kawasaki in international markets. More

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      TVS Sales Nov 2022 – Apache, Jupiter, XL 100, Raider, iQube

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      Except for mopeds and exports, TVS Sales November 2022 stood green all the way with EVs registering massive gainsImage – The Sameer VlogsNovember 2022 marks a successful month for TVS Motor. The company sold 1,45,006 motorcycles last month in the domestic market. As opposed to 1,40,097 motorcycles sold a year ago, TVS gained 3.50% YoY in sales and 4,909 motorcycles YoY in volume.More than half of TVS’ 2W sales are via motorcycles. Apache series and recently updated Raider are good examples. With 83,679 scooters sold, TVS gained 11.54% YoY as opposed to 75,022 scooters sold a year ago. With Jupiter leading the way, volume growth stood at 8,657 units YoY and scooters constituted 31.74% of TVS’ domestic 2W sales.TVS iQube electric scooter has gained massive popularity with MY2022 update. With just 699 EVs sold in November 2021, TVS gained a massive 1338% YoY growth by selling 10,056 EVs last month. Volume growth stood at 9,357 units YoY.TVS Sales November 2022With XL 100, TVS is the only ICE moped maker in India. Popularity for mopeds seem to have declined, as TVS registered 18.22% YoY decline as it sold 34,957 mopeds in Nov 2022 as opposed to 42,744 mopeds in Nov 2021. Combined, TVS’ total domestic sales stood at 1,91,730 units and had a growth rate of 8.97% YoY with 15,790 units gained in volume.TVS Sales November 2022TVS Motor exports saw a decline of 12.22% YoY with just 71,912 units shipped last month as opposed to 81,923 units shipped last year. Exports constitute 27.28% of TVS’ total 2W sales, while domestic sales constitute 72.72%. Total 2W sales (domestic + export) was 2,63,642 units with a growth rate of 2.24% YoY.TVS makes 3W rickshaws and cargo vehicles – domestic sales was only 1,259 vehicles while exports was 12,222 vehicles. That said, 3W exports registered a 13.18% YoY decline in sales, while 3W domestic numbers grew by 67.20% YoY. 3W exports constitute 90.66% of total 3W sales. Speaking of, total 3W sales stood at 13,481 vehicles and saw a decline of 13.18% YoY as opposed to 14,830 3W vehicles sold in November 2021. Volume loss was pegged at 1,349 vehicles YoY.TVS Motor Total SalesTVS’ total (2W + 3W) domestic sales registered a healthy 9.22% YoY by selling 1,92,989 units in November 2022 over 1,76,693 units sold a year ago. Volume growth YoY was 16,296 units and constituted 69.64% of TVS’ total sales.Total exports last month was 84,134 units, which fell short to 96,000 units shipped a year ago. Due to this rate of decline stood at 12.36% YoY and TVS lost 11,866 units in volume. Grand total (domestic + exports) for 2W + 3W for November 2022 stood at 2,77,123 units and registered 1.62% YoY growth as opposed to 2,72,693 units sold in November 2021. More

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      Bajaj Sales Nov 2022 Decline – Pulsar, Platina, Dominar, Chetak

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      Except for commercial vehicles sales in domestic markets, Bajaj sales for November 2022 is not something to write home about for the companyBajaj Pulsar NS200Post festive season, Bajaj sales have slightly declined in November 2022 over the numbers registered in November 2021. Taking 2 Wheelers, Bajaj’s domestic sales stood at 1,23,490 units and when compared to 1,44,953 units sold a year ago, Bajaj registered 15% decline YoY in domestic market.Exports reflected the same results as domestic market with respect to two wheelers. At 1,38,630 2-wheelers shipped, Bajaj registered 28% decline YoY in contrast to 1,93,520 2-wheelers shipped a year ago. It is to be noted that Bajaj’s exports are greater than its domestic sales when two-wheelers are concerned.In total, Bajaj’s two-wheelers managed to register 2,62,120 units last month, down from 3,38,473 units a year before. This led to a 23% decline YoY for Bajaj’s two-wheeler sales. Top selling two wheelers from Bajaj Auto include – Pulsar, Platina, CT, Dominar, Avenger as well as Chetak electric scooter.Bajaj Sales Nov 2022Commercial vehicles accounted for 29,226 units sold last month. As opposed to 13,802 units sold a year ago, Bajaj more than doubled its commercial vehicle sales in domestic market at 112% YoY growth. Commercial vehicles exports didn’t reflect the same amount of growth that is witnessed in domestic market.Bajaj Auto Sales Nov 2022In fact, Exports of commercial vehicles dropped from 27,001 in November 2021 to just 15,206 last month. This accounts for a 44% decline in sales YoY. In total, Bajaj’s CV numbers stood at 44,432 vehicles and compared to 40,803 vehicles sold a year before, Bajaj saw 9% YoY growth in CVs.When 2W and CVs are combined, domestic market witnessed a 4% decline and exports saw a 30% decline with numbers standing at 1,52,716 and 1,53,836 units respectively. Bajaj’s total sales stood at 3,06,552, down by 19% YoY when opposed to 3,79,276 units sold a year before.YTD Sales Bajaj AutoBajaj’s YTD analysis is in the green when the domestic market for two-wheelers is concerned. That too by 8% growth YoY with 12,65,173 units in total. Exports saw a dip of 19% YoY, though. In total, 24,70,215 two-wheelers were pushed out of Bajaj’s plant between April to November 2022, down by 7% YoY from numbers registered in 2021.Bajaj Auto Sales YTD FY2022/23CVs in domestic market almost doubled their sales with 93% You growth. While exports fell 36% YoY. Bajaj’s CV sales YTD stood at 3,16,233 units and saw only a 2% YoY growth. In total, Bajaj’s domestic sales YTD stood at 14,42,844, up from 12,66,673 by 14% growth YoY. Total exports fell by 21% though.Bajaj’s total YTD analysis yields 27,86,448 units in 2022. When 2021 figures are taken, there was a 6% YoY decline in Bajaj’s total YTD sales when both domestic and exports are taken into account.  More

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      KTM 890 Adventure 2023 Launched – Sportier, Tech Evolved

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      New KTM 890 Adventure packs in new colour options, body touch-ups and range of hardware and tech upgrades2023 KTM 890 AdvAfter updating 890 Adventure R in September, KTM has now launched the 2023 version of the standard 890 Adventure. Updates are focused on providing a greater number of customization options, along with making the bike better prepared for on-road as well as extreme terrain.There are two new colour options, both of which appear equally rebellious. It is a diversified colour palette, with a vibrant mix of KTM signature orange and shades of black, white and grey. Exhaust canister and tip have varying metallic shade, which work to enhance the bike’s sporty profile.2023 890 Adventure – what’s newWhile the steel frame is the same as earlier, the bodywork around it has been refreshed. Front fairing has been extended downwards and now covers a larger section of the USD forks. It allows for a more dominating street presence and could also provide better protection against flying debris.Front fairing has been strengthened for improved safety and enhanced load carrying capacity. Two forged aluminium brackets have been used under the fairing to ensure optimal rigidity for the windshield, headlight mask and instrument tower.2023 KTM 890 AdvBody panelling losing its sheen overtime won’t be a problem with 2023 890 Adventure, as the bike utilizes colour injected plastic and in-mould graphics. Windscreen is now taller, offering better protection against the elements. It looks familiar to the screen used with KTM 450 Rally racer. The bike gets a new 5-inch TFT screen that displays a range of information with easy-to-understand infographics. The screen is chemically treated for anti-glare properties and optimal scratch resistance.Bluetooth-based connectivity features are largely the same as earlier. It includes accessing calls, text and music, turn-by-turn navigation and KTM roadside assistance. Tech upgrades for the bike include new riding modes, assistance systems, smartphone connectivity and traction control features. Optional upgrades include cruise control and Quickshifter+.A Demo mode is also available, which allows users to experience all the available tech features for the bike for the first 1,500 km. Based on what they like, users can continue using the features via a paid membership plan.2023 KTM 890 Adv2023 890 Adventure other updatesRefreshed 2023 KTM 890 Adventure gets an updated ABS system that can align better with the selected riding mode. For example, off-road ABS is automatically activated when the user selects off-road or rally riding mode. It reduces ABS function on the front wheel, while switching it off completely for the rear wheel.Suspension system is now more customizable, with option to adjust rebound and compression damping. These can be tweaked as per the type of terrain. Rear shock absorber also has the option to adjust rebound damping and spring preload. 2023 KTM 890 Adventure gets new off-road focused Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres. It has improved handling and durability and suits both on-road and off-road tracks. Most other hardware specs including the 103 hp, 889cc motor are the same as earlier. More

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      Upcoming Electric Scooters, Motorcycles – Honda, Yamaha, Ola, KTM

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      Upcoming electric two wheelers that are likely to launch in 2023 are both from mainstream manufacturers and startups alikeUpcoming Yamaha Electric scooters India 2023. Image – Nikam Yamaha.Even though we have a fair share of electric 2 wheelers, there’s always room for more. Right now, Ola Electric, Hero Electric, Okinawa, Ampere and Ather Energy are top brands when it comes to electric two wheelers. Hero MotoCorp, TVS, Bajaj, and others are pushing the sales envelope too. Here are some of the most anticipated upcoming electric two wheelers that might be worth waiting for. Launch timelines for most of these two wheelers are not yet known, though.Ultraviolette F77 – Nov 24thRecently, we witnessed the launch of Ultraviolette F77. This is a modern fusion of a faired and a street motorcycle. In that sense, it gets a fairing that covers its frame, battery and motor. However, the front is designed to mimic a street fighter with beefy USD fork covers. It will get a motor with 35 bhp of peak power capable of 147 km/h top speed and will sip juice from a 4.2 kWh battery. Price starts from Rs 3.8 lakh and goes all the way to Rs 5.5 lakh.Oben Rorr – Launched, Delivery Date UnknownThis electric motorcycle has been launched in India for Rs. 1 lakh and claims a range of 200 km (IDC). It was spotted testing even after its launch and delivery date is not yet known. This Bengaluru-based company is targeting the likes of Tork Kratos. When compared to its immediate rivals like Kratos, HOP OXO and RV400, it leads the spec-sheet too.Simple One – 1st Quarter of 2023Simple One is the one that is not seeing the light of day for a long time. Originally, Simple One delivery timeline was promised for July 2022. Which was postponed to September 2022. And later to October 2022 and then to the 1st quarter of 2023. With its extended battery option, Simple One boasts up to 300 km of range, which is pretty much unheard of in the segment.Simple One Electric ScooterRaptee Electric MotorcycleJust like F77 electric motorcycle by Ultraviolette, Raptee electric motorcycle is a hybrid between a naked and a faired motorcycle. Headline figures include a top speed of 135 km/h, 150 km real-world range, 0 to 60 km/h in 3.5 seconds and 0 to 85% charge time in 45 minutesOla Electric MotorcycleRecently, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal posted on Twitter to vote for a type of electric motorcycle they would like, Highest votes were garnered by sports bikes, followed by Cruiser, Adventure and Cafe racers. After the launch of Ola S1 Air, the company is likely to venture into electric motorcycles before heading towards electric cars.Husqvarna Electric Scooter / KTM Duke ElectricBajaj has got its foot inside the electric two wheeler room with the launch of Chetak. That said, the company is leveraging its partnership with KTM / Husqvarna and has confirmed launch of new products in the EV space. Rumour mill points towards an electric Husqvarna E-Pilen and KTM E-Duke. Both of them are likely to pack 5.5 kWh of battery. Husqvarna electric scooter based on Chetak is spotted testing multiple times.KTM Duke Electric Motorcycle Launch PlansSuzuki Burgman Street ElectricIt has already been established that Suzuki is working on an electric scooter specifically for the Indian market. Based on Burgman Street 125, this upcoming e-scooter has been spotted testing on Indian roads on multiple occasions too. Patent images are leaked and reveal that it gets a fixed battery and a chain drive.Hero Electric AE-472020 Auto Expo showcased a lot of upcoming electric wheelers from Hero Electric’s stables. The star of that show was AE-47 electric motorcycle which looked very promising. Launch is not yet confirmed and the product is not spotted testing either. That said, it would be a fitting rival to Revolt RV400 and the likes.Honda Benly e Electric scooter spied in BangaloreHonda Electric ScooterHonda has revealed plans to launch electric 2W in India in 2023. We have seen Benly e electric scooter under testing in India multiple times donning a green number plate. This is likely because Honda is testing electrical components and not the entire vehicle. Honda is said to offer swappable battery tech which Benly e supports. Launch is likely to be in 2023.Yamaha Electric ScooterYamaha was the last one among Japanese scooter makers to be left out of electric space. That said, Yamaha is prepping its prototype for India and its production is likely to happen in Chennai. A few electric scooters have been showcased to dealers. Not much is known about India-spec versions of these upcoming electric two wheelers, though. More

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      2023 KTM 390 Adventure, 390 Enduro Spied – Himalayan 450 Rival

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      2023 KTM 390 Adventure takes the shape of a Dakar rally motorcycle and 390 Enduro comes close to a motocross motorcycle390 AdventureKTM is widely popular in India for offering explosive performance. The Austrian firm’s Duke, RC and Adventure series of motorcycles have been very well received. Currently, It is 390 Adventure which is the company’s flagship. It offers decent trail ability and excellent high-speed touring ability.A new generation of 390 Adventure is long overdue. There were multiple speculations of an R version of 390 Adventure in India and we also saw a few aftermarket rally kits from Turtletechx which boosted its off-road ability. For MY2022, KTM gave riding modes and then offered these same modes for older vehicles for free as well.New-gen 390 Adventure has been spotted before. What if we told you that there are two variations of 2023 KTM 390 Adventure? You heard it right. KTM seems to be prepping two versions of its upcoming 390 Adventure platform. Let’s take a look.2023 KTM 390 AdventureOne is designed more like a rally motorcycle that is ready to hit the desert and the other is styled like an enduro motorcycle with minimal body panels. These are likely to be called 390 Adventure and 390 Enduro.Image – Motorrad MagazinRight off the bat, both motorcycles are pretty much identical when it comes to their frame, engine, fuel tank, subframe and everything. Even the minimal fairing, knuckle guards, mirrors, rear subframe, taillights, boomerang-shaped aluminium swingarm and front beak are shared between the two.Differences lie in seating position as 390 Adventure gets high-set handlebars and on top of it, gets a tall front windshield that makes it visually larger than 390 Enduro. 390 Enduro looks petite, composed and a lot more sporty and comes close to a motocross motorcycle. While 390 Adventure is designed with touring and rallying in mind.Aiding rally excursions on 390 Adventure, we have a tall windscreen, a high-set TFT screen that aids visibility when standing and riding, vertically stacked projector headlights, and a beefy engine bash plate. 390 Enduro misses out on this bash plate. Both of them get the same underbelly exhaust though.390 EnduroSpecs & FeaturesBoth 2023 KTM 390 Adventure and 390 Enduro offer slightly rear-set footpegs and an upright posture. 390 Adventure has a taller-set handlebar that should help while standing and cruising. KTM has switched to spoked wheels with 2023 KTM 390 Adventure as opposed to alloy wheels on outgoing model.Wheel size seems to be 21” at front and 17” or 18” at the rear on both motorcycles. USD forks by WP seems to offer decent travel. Features like ride-by-wire, slipper clutch, liquid cooling are already on offer. Cruise control would make a world of difference on 390 Adventure owing to its cruising credentials.Currently, the 373 cc mill makes 42.3 bhp at 9000 RPM and 37 Nm of torque at 7000 RPM. A slight bump in power figures is likely to be a possibility. A launch timeline is not yet revealed. That said, one can expect these machines to hit the road by the end of 2023. When launched, 2023 KTM 390 Adventure will rival BMW G310 GS, upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and 390 Enduro will rival upcoming Royal Enfield Scram 450.Source More

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      TVS Apache 160 4V Gets New Exhaust – Wt Reduced By 1 Kg

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      TVS Motor has launched 2023 Apache 160 4V Special Edition with a lighter bullpup exhaust reducing weight by 1 kgNew TVS Apache 160 Special EditionIf there is one motorcycle series that can take on the Pulsar series by Bajaj, it is Apache from TVS. With a huge fan following, TVS has banked quite a lot on its racing pedigree to offer sharp and well-judged motorcycles for general consensus. Apache 160 4V is one of the most popular motorcycles from TVS and the company has now launched a special edition of it.TVS Motor has launched Apache 160 4V Special Edition in India. Priced at Rs. 1.30 lakh (ex-sh), it brings a lot to the table than just a new colour scheme. Speaking of colour scheme, there is a new one as well. Let’s take a look.Apache 160 4V Special EditionFor MY2022, this naked streetfighter got a new headlamp assembly along with new LED DRLs. The earlier version of its headlamp cluster had split opinions which MY2022 fixed. Apart from that, Apache 160 4V got Ride Modes – namely Urban, Sport, and Rain along with a gear shift indicator and radial rear tyre.For MY2023, TVS has added a new Special Edition which is offered in a brand new Pearl White colour option. Previously, only Racing Red and Matte Black were on offer. MY2023 Special Edition gets a host of new features that were unheard of in this segment. Features like adjustable clutch and brake levers and a dual-tone seat.New TVS Apache 160 Special EditionSpeaking on this occasion, Mr Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company said, “TVS Apache RTR series of motorcycles have always been at the forefront of cutting-edge technology & customer centricity and have lived up to the expectations of the aspirational customer over the years.New TVS Apache 160 Special EditionWith four decades of racing pedigree, we are delighted to introduce the new 2023 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Special Edition, offering a new refreshed colour option with uniquely colour coordinated black and red alloys, a lightweight bullpup exhaust, and an array of exciting features in its class. The new Special Edition is a testament to our commitment towards providing world-class products and redefining the definition of performance motorcycling.”Specs & FeaturesBlack and Red colour splashes used on wheels look unique and add a dash of flair to the motorcycle. Strengths from MY2022 like Bluetooth connectivity, SmartXonnect system, full LED headlights remain a strong points on Apache 160 4V Special Edition as well.TVS Apache Prices, Ex-sh Nov 20222023 Apache 160 4V Special Edition continues to be powered by the same 159.7 cc, oil-cooled, SOHC, fuel-injected engine that produces a power output of 17.55 PS @ 9250 RPM and a peak torque of 14.73 Nm @ 7250 RPM, mated to a five-speed gearbox. Even though power figures have remained the same, power to weight ratio has gone up.This is due to a new Bullpup exhaust that has reduced the overall weight by 1 kg. TVS Motor claims that it adds a bassy exhaust note and adds refinement along the way. At Rs. 1.30 lakh (ex-sh), it is a fitting rival to Hero Xtreme 160R, Bajaj Pulsar N160, and the likes. Even though it is marketed as 2023 Apache 160 4V Special Edition, the company says that it is available at authorised dealerships pan India. More