AUTOS AND VEHICLES

2011 Tvs Apache RTR with ABS

 

TVS has finally launched a motorbike model that would make skidding and slipping not an accident, but an act of dare-devilry. The motorcycle, a variant of the existing 180-cc Apache RTR, comes with anti-lock braking system (ABS), hitherto used in passenger cars and high-end imported mobikes. ABS is a technology that prevents wheel locking that happens during hard braking, thus minimising the risk of skidding. At Rs 78,880 (ex-showroom Delhi), it is almost Rs 10,000 dearer than a non ABS Apache, but by far the smallest and cheapest mobike to get the technology in the world.

“ABS technology prevents skidding and assists effective braking, especially in wet and muddy roads while providing for shorter cornering,” said HS Goindi, president, marketing, TVS Motor. “We have tested this vehicle comprehensively at speeds of 120 kmph on wet roads and can say with some authority that falling off from this mobike will not be that easy. Unless one intends to.”

“ABS for motorcycles is a decisive step towards evolution of safety to such a level that no serious accidents happen on the road,” said Murali Srinivasan, general manager, Continental.

Jointly developed by TVS along with Continental Corporation, the ABS system prevents the brakes from locking under emergency situations and at the same time improves overall braking performance by reducing stopping distance and time in all weather conditions like dry or wet, thus helping in improving the overall safety of the rider.

With the ABS technology, an average rider will have 10-25 per cent quicker stopping distance on dry roads and 20-30 per cent on wet roads. Whereas, the professionals will be able to achieve 16 percent quicker stopping distance on wet roads.

With maximum power of 17bhp @ 8500rpm, the Apache churns out 15.5Nm of torque at 6500 rpm and delivers upto 44-45 kmpl of mileage. Available only in glittering white colour and tubeless tyres, the bike will be sold via select few dealerships across the country.

With the CBR also to be made available with ABS, it seems that Indian biking scene is headed for some exciting times ahead.

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