2010 apache 150 red
I was squatting in one of India’s best-selling 150s. Throttle scrolling to stop, his chin almost on the tank and brain screaming for more power. lightning lit landscape is rapidly heading the other way and cursed like a character in a horror movie, I was trying to escape from burning orange objects in the rearview mirror. I say destined, and not a hero character, because I was not going fast enough. A few moments later, the blur has passed and now I withdraw and hold left to contemplate the beautiful little butt-ended 150 new TVS ‘Apache.
This is a nice name. Much better than the sudden explosion of monikers truly awful. Yes, the point of doubting Thomas’ that ‘apuchhi’ means grandfather’s brother in Malayalam, but to me, Apache is ugly, and therefore (automatically) the most effective attack fighter ever built. And the war in American Indian tribes quickly built a reputation for skillful strategy in a fierce battle and their soldiers. I did not hear the age-faded ‘beta’ I heard the fun., Thundering beat two Rolls-Royce turboshaft engines, which cut ‘Fox two,’ the roar of a Hellfire missile and a loud explosion indicates that the enemy only to lose something important. The name is the first clue that far from the norm TVS Apache usual. Words such as repairs, drunk and civilian, who has come to be a normal representation bike TVS ‘is not pronounced in the rest of the day I spent at Hosur factory!
150 is the new mantra for aggression. And that clearly in sight. Inhouse design package to take cues from a variety of whole sportsbikes from around the world, and where-ever I see, there are details that will not be out of place in the Benelli naked, cutting-edge or the Yamaha Aprilia slinky. In a word, Apache is, visually striking aggressive, with-it the perfect bike. In fact, I went so far as to say that my ability with the camera does not allow me to do justice to how the muscles and Apache style really looks.
And they’ve thought of everything. Tank carved. No line is out of place, there is no slack. Same theme in sidepanels activities and in the tailpiece. While the bike was fun we shot free stickers, we were told a small piece of text will take place on the plane facing down the tailpiece. Two details stand out is the three-strake sidepanel matte black (no one says, a mirror image on Apache) and? Ways painted panel met under the right tail light. Then there’s slickness submitted by allen bolts thoughtfully placed, saree guard matte black, sleek two-completion (the radius of a textured, with a smooth outer rims) black alloys.
Apache 150 Speedo
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Type 4 Stroke, air cooled OHC
Displacement 147.5 cc
Max. Power 9.95 kW / (13.5 bhp) @ 8500 rpm
Max. Torque 12.3 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore & Stroke 57 mm x 57.8 mm
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Power to weight ratio 101.16 bhp / ton
Starting Electric & Kick Start
Ignition IDI-Dual mode digital ignition
TRANSMISSION
Transmission 5 speed constant mesh
CHASSIS
Type Double Cradle
SUSPENSION
Front Telescopic Forks, 105mm Stroke
Rear Monotube Inverted Gas filled shox (MIG)
BRAKES
Front 240 mm
Disc Rear 130 mm Drum
WHEELS AND TYRES
Rim size (Front) – Alloy 1.85 x 17”
Rim size (Rear) – Alloy 2.15 x 18” – 1.85 x 18” (Optional)
Tyre size (Front) 90/90 x 17”
Tyre size (Rear) 100/80 x 18” – 90/90 x 18” (Optional)
ELECTRICAL
Head Lamp 35/35W Halogen HS1, Clear lens with MFR
Taillamp 5 W
Stop lamp 21 W
Turn signal lamp 10 W
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS & CAPACITY
Wheelbase 1260 mm
Kerb Weight 136 Kgs
Fuel tank capacity 16.0 lit
Apache 150 Yellow
