Auto Expo 2018: TVS Apache RTR 200 FI Ethanol Version Revealed,TVS Apache RTR 200 FI Story

here is our launch story of the TVS Apache TRT 200 with an ethnalom engine

Highlights

• TVS trying to work on a production variant of the bike
• The use of ethanols reduces the carbon emissions by a good margin
• The ethanol engine on the Apache 200 is pretty similar to the regular one

With the Indian government pushing to introduce Ethanol powered vehicles, TVS Motor Company has showcased the Ethanol powered TVS Apache RTR 200 4V FI. The bike remains unchanged visually unchanged over the conventional version but gets the ethanol branding across the fuel tank. Last month, Union Minister for Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Nitin Gadkari had said that bike manufacturers will introduce motorcycles powered by ethanol. The ethanol powered Apache looks ready for production, and TVS should be able to introduce one, if the regulations change in the early future.

TVS Bikes Apache RR 310   Apache RTR 160   Jupiter   Apache RTR 200 4V Apache RTR 180   Victor   Ntorq 125   Sport   Star City Plus Scooty Zest 110   XL 100   Scooty Pep Plus   Wego   XL 100 Comfort

The TVS Apache RTR200 Fi Ethanol comes with a similar 200 cc single-cylinder motor tuned to produce 20.7 bhp at 8500 rpm and peak torque of 18.1 Nm at 7000 rpm. The top speed is a claimed 129 kmph. The ethanol powered Apache gets electronic
fuel injection with twin-spray-twin-port system that ensures better power delivery while burning cleaner and emitting few gases.

 

(TVS Apache 200 ethanol)

The use of ethanol also reduces carbon emissions by a good margin while also reducing depending on fossil fuels. The adoption of ethanol more actively is not only expected to reduce our import cost on fuels but also give a boost to the agricultural sector since ethanol is domestically produced from plant sources.
The showcase of the TVS Apache RTR ethanol version can be a seen a step in that direction. TVS too will be using this time to evaluate the fuel option and its long term implications. Apart from the ethanol Apache, the TVS pavilion also has the Zeppelin cruiser concept and Creon electric scooter concept on display. The pavillion had a host of interactive sessions as well.