New TVS Apache RTR 160 4V/200 4V: Projector Headlamp, Smart Display, Traction Control Explained

There is real history in these two motorcycles. The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and 200 4V enter the spotlight again with meaningful updates timed to the brand’s twentieth anniversary. Instead of a one-off concept or a distant promise, TVS brought upgrades you can actually ride soon: brighter lighting, smarter displays, and rider-first tech that makes daily commuting and weekend blasts feel sharper and safer.

You notice the lighting first. A class D projector headlamp with light-emitting diode daytime running lights throws a clean, confident beam on unlit streets. It is the kind of upgrade that quietly changes how you feel after a long night ride—less strain, more trust in the road ahead.

Look down and the cockpit feels more premium. The five-inch thin-film transistor display is clear in sunlight and links to your phone for turn-by-turn directions, call and message awareness, and simple voice commands. It is not a gimmick; it reduces the mental juggling act we all do in traffic, so you can stay focused on the next gap and the next braking marker.

Performance fans will appreciate what you cannot see at a glance. Both bikes now offer a traction control system that helps you keep your line when the road surface turns dusty or damp. The Apache RTR 160 4V also gains an assist and slipper clutch, smoothing downshifts and lightening the lever pull in stop-and-go traffic. The RTR 200 4V continues to deliver its familiar blend of eager power and planted stability, now with the same connectivity and lighting upgrades as the 160 4V.

TVS also leaned into style. The anniversary livery—black with champagne-gold accents and matching wheels—looks upscale without calling too much attention to itself. It suits riders who want something special that still feels tasteful at the office parking lot or the café.

Prices land in a sweet spot for what you get. The Apache RTR 160 4V top variant is listed at ₹1,47,990 ex-showroom Delhi, and the Apache RTR 200 4V top variant comes in at ₹1,59,990 ex-showroom Delhi. That puts a modern projector headlamp, a connected display, traction control, and a refined clutch experience within reach for a lot of riders who use their motorcycle every single day.

If you have been waiting for a reason to upgrade from an older Apache—or to step into the lineup for the first time—this feels like the right moment. You get real improvements you will notice on your first commute, plus the pride of owning a small piece of the brand’s twentieth-anniversary story.