TVS APACHE RTR 200 Fi 4V User manual

Dear Racer,
Thank you for choosing the TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi 4V.
This race machine wins the race to the future with futuristic technology and a revamped aesthetic. It features new
decals, an LED headlamp, refreshed mirrors, a secure wave bite key with over 9,000 combinations, high performance
radial tyres, a refreshed colour for the engine case, and convenient feather touch start technology.
The performance machine also comes with a 1st-in-class Race Tuned Slipper Clutch technology & Dual-Channel ABS
with RLP (Rear wheel Lift-off Protection). The Slipper clutch enables quick downshifts to attack every corner on the track
while the ABS with RLP offers quick detection and recovery of the wheel lock achieving superior braking performance.
There's always a deep connection between man and race machine. The TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi 4V takes that
connection to another level, with TVS SmartXonnect – a Bluetooth based connection between your smartphone and
race machine that provides call and SMS notifications, turn-by-turn navigation, and comprehensive racing statistics to
give you a winning edge.
As a proud owner of the TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi 4V, you are now part of the 4 million strong TVS Racing family.
This manual explains the features and operations of your TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi 4V. Please read it carefully and follow
the instructions to enjoy the ultimate racing experience. To prolong your journey on the TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi 4V, we
urge you to get your services only at TVS Motor Company Distributor, Dealers or Authorized Service Centers.
Here’s your new lap on the Apache RTR 200 Fi 4V.
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
FOREWORD
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Take time to familiarize yourself with your TVS APACHE RTR 200 Fi 4V and its performance characteristics.
This Owner's Manual contains a host of useful information. Please take the time to read this manual before you ride your
new TVS APACHE RTR 200 Fi 4V. Get familiarised with the operation of your motorcycle for maximum safety and
pleasure. The better you know your vehicle, the more pleasure you will experience riding your new vehicle. Ensure that
anyone else riding your TVS APACHE RTR 200 Fi 4V does the same.
All information, illustrations, photographs and specifications contained in this owner's manual are based on the latest
product information available at the time of this publication. TVS Motor Company Limited may, however, incorporate
modifications or improvements on its vehicles at any time without notice, and therefore, in such events it is possible that
the relevant part of the owner's manual does not apply to your vehicle.
Prior permission of TVS Motor Company Limited is required for quoting, copying or reproducing any part of this owner's
manual.
Part Number : NR210020 Revision 0, July 2021
NOTICE
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Note
Accessories shown in the picture may not be a part of standard equipment. Pictures shown in
the manual are of TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi 4V with dual channel ABS until otherwise specified.
Your motorcycle is provided with always glowing head lamp. High beam can be activated once
engine is started, otherwise low beam is always ON.

Disregarding this message might result in injury to the rider or deadly accidents.
This message indicates special procedures or precautions to be followed to avoid damage to the vehicle.
This message provides further clarification for clear understanding of any particular information.
Caution
Warning
Note
Operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility of the rider. To help you make decisions on safety, we have
provided necessary operating procedure and other information in the owner's manual. This information alerts you on
potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Since it is not possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with
operating or maintaining the vehicle, you must use your own judgement.
You will find important safety information in following form in the owner's manual as well as the service handbook.
These words carry the following connotations:
SAFETY INFORMATION
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Running-in information 01
Antilock braking system 02
Safe riding tips 07
Know your TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi 4V 11
Riding your TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi 4V 57
Maintenance 63
Service record sheet 87
Technical specifications 90
CONTENTS
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The first 1000 km is a crucial part of your motorcycle. Proper running-in operation during this period helps in ensuring a
maximum life and smooth performance of your motorcycle.
The reliability and performance of your motorcycle depends on the special care and restrain exercised during the
running-in period. It is especially important that you avoid operating the engine in high speed (RPM), which could expose
the engine parts to excessive stress. Recommended speed during the running-in is:
Maximum 50 km/h speed upto 750 km (vary the engine speed for better mating of parts).
The first free service at 500 ~ 750 km is most important. During running-in period all the engine components and other
parts will have set in. All adjustments to be restored, all fasteners to be tightened. Engine cum transmission oil to be
replaced. Timely performance of the first free service will ensure optimum service life and performance from the engine.
Replacing the engine cum transmission oil during first service is most important for better life of engine. Always use TVS
TRU4 FULLY SYNTHETIC oil (SAE 10W30 API-SL, JASO MA2) for better performance and life.
Since your motorcycle is fitted with Evaporative Emission Control System, the motorcycle should not be laid on the
floor during water wash. Else it may lead to difficulty in starting and improper running of the motorcycle.
RUNNING-IN INFORMATION
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Caution

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Your motorcycle is fitted with an Anti-lock braking system (ABS) which is designed to prevent skidding and help riders to
maintain steering control during emergency-stopping situation in dry or wet roads, loose gravels etc. Incase of single channel
ABS system, the ABS system is provided only on the front brake whereas dual channel system has the ABS system on both
front and rear brakes.
How does ABS work?
When a rider applies the front brake (in single channel system) or any of the brake (in dual channel system) continuously, as he
detects a dangerous obstacle in dry or wet roads, loose gravels etc. transmits an excessive brake force to the wheels. This
excessive force may cause the wheels to stop spinning and leads to lose of road grip. With no firm contact between the tire's
contact patch and the road surface, the bike becomes unstable and a crash is imminent.
The slipping wheels on a riding surface results in losing control of whole motorcycle which usually occurs in fractions of a
second. Restoring traction while keeping the bike balanced is only a result of luck, or extreme training, as is the case of
professional stunt riders who drift. Preventing the wheels from slipping due to excessive braking force compensates losing
control and help the rider to maneuver the vehicle and to avoid accidents.
So what the ABS does is actually limiting the braking force exerted by the rider by either squeezing the lever and keep the wheel
spinning. Once the imminence of the locking (and therefore skidding) is avoided, the system re-applies the maximum braking
force until the next skid is anticipated. By limiting the max force of the braking maneuver, the ABS systems practically allow the
riders to use the greatest stopping force possible without locking the wheels.
How does the ABS understands the wheel locking?
The ABS uses continuous wheel speed monitoring system; wheel speed sensors and toner rings and a Hydraulic Electronic
Control Unit (HECU).
During normal operation the ABS works similar to a normal brake. The speed sensors fitted on the both the wheels (incase of
dual channel ABS) measures the rotational speed of the wheels, when the wheel speed reduces rapidly i.e. wheels tends to
lock, the HECU modulates the pressure in the brake circuit and thereby prevents the wheels from locking.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
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As soon as the actual circumstances arises, the
system reacts instantly and adjusts braking force
accordingly to achieve optimum braking.
Why does brake pedal / lever pulsate during brake
application?
Vehicles fitted with ABS uses the conventional brake
system during normal operation. But during hard
stop the brake pedal / lever feels different, i.e., a
rapid pulsation in the brake pedal / lever; This is
absolutely normal.
It is not necessary to have this pulsation feel every
time the brake is applied. Pulsations are felt only
during wheel locking tendency, occurs due to the
modulation of pressure in the brake circuit by HECU.
Pulsation means that the vehicle is in limit. This
pulsation feel also depends on the road condition.
Rear wheel lift
Under very severe and sudden deceleration,
however, under certain circumstances it is possible
that the ABS unit fitted in your vehicle will be unable to
prevent the rear wheel from lifting clear of the ground
and flip over. Severe braking can cause the rear wheel
to lift off the ground.
How the irregular road surface affects the braking?
Humps and irregular surfaces of the road can cause
the wheels to lose contact temporarily with the road
surface; if this happens the braking force that can be
transmitted to road surface is zero.
If the brakes are applied under these condition, the
ABS has to reduce the braking force to ensure and
maintain the directional stability when the wheels
regains its contact with the road surface. At this
instant the ABS must reduce the traction, so that the
wheels will continue to rotate under all imaginable
circumstances, because this is the precondition for
ensuring directional stability.
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HECU
Wheel speed sensor
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

This ABS warning lamp goes 'OFF' once the bike
reaches 10 km/h speed and above incase of dual
channel vehicles or 7 km/h speed and above incase of
single channel vehicles and blinks whenever the bike
speed is less than 6 km/h speed (only in single
channel vehicles) indicating that the ABS is working
fine.
If the warning lamp glows continuously even after
the bike crossing the specified speed limits, then the
ABS has an error and your bike should be taken to any
of our nearest TVS Motor Company Distributor,
Dealers and Authorised Service Centers.
When you brake, bear in mind that ABS control cannot
always be relied on to prevent the rear wheel from lifting
clear of ground.
ABS warning lamp
The TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi 4V does an automatic self
check every time when the ignition switch is turned 'ON'.
The ABS warning lamp provided at the speedometer
console blinks and informs you that the ABS is under
check.
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The ABS can apply and release the pressure in the
brake circuit much faster than that rider can do with
brake lever / pedal to avoid wheel locking. So there is
no need to pump the brake, it requires only
continuous application.
Incase of single channel ABS system, only the
front brake of your motorcycle is fitted with ABS
system and not the rear brake. Applying rear
brake alone can cause wheel skidding just like
normal braking system incase of single channel
ABS system. Always apply both front and rear
brake for better performance.
Warning
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

Don't's
● Do not use non-standard tyres.
● Do not pump the brakes. Apply the brakes
continuously.
● Do not ignore any warning lamp on speedometer.
● Do not adjust the wheel speed sensor air gap your self.
● Do not run the engine and ride or rotate the rear wheel
alone in gear with vehicle on centre stand, for drive
chain lubrication, during water wash etc.,
● Do not attempt to correct the toner ring teeth by
bending manually or by using any other method.
DO’S AND DON’T’S
Do’s
● Check the ABS warning lamp for any warning
before driving the vehicle.
● Apply both front and rear brake for better
performance.
● Apply continuous brake in ABS mode for better
performance. Do not pump.
● Perform the periodic maintenance as per the
schedule.
● ABS should be serviced only at TVS Motor
Company Distributor, Dealers and Authorised
Service centers.
● Carefully remove the wheel during puncture / tyre
replacement to prevent toner ring damage / bend.
● Keep the wheel in such a way that the toner ring
is facing upwards.
● Always use recommended brake fluid. Use fresh,
clean brake fluid.
● Use only the recommended make, type and size of
tyre (ABS tuned with tyre specified by the TVS
Motor Company).
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ABS only helps in improving the vehicle control. It is
always good to remember not to exceed the physical
limits of the vehicle stability. It is rider's responsibility to
ride at a suitable speed, while taking care of conditions
and road surface. ABS will not compensate for errors in
the judgement or improper brake use in the various
situation. ABS never eliminates the danger of falling while
turning.
Hard braking during sharp cornering on slippery surface
may lead to vehicle instability. Under such circumstances
gradual braking is recommended.
Warning
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

● Do not use non-genuine spares like pads, discs,
tyres etc.
● Do not try to service HECU or open to separate parts.
● Do not disengage the ABS by removing the ABS
coupler.
● Do not use different toner ring.
● Do not insert any metallic parts near wheel speed
sensor.
● Do not test the ABS on road!!, but use ABS (it is
already tested).
Incase of ABS failure, the braking system will work like a
non ABS braking system and provides normal stopping
distance.
This motorcycle is equipped with ABS and tubeless
tyres. For repair or replacement please contact nearest
TVS Motor Company Distributor, Dealers / Authorised
Service Centers.
As a general riding practice it is advisable to apply more
front brake and less of rear brake.
Never open HECU on your own, it is a very sensitive part
of ABS and needs to be handled only by the trained
personnel. Contact your nearest TVS Motor Company
Distributor, Dealers / Authorised Service Centers.
Use of non-genuine brake pads, tyres, disc etc. leads to
poor braking performance and unsafe riding conditions
Note
Do not ride the vehicle in conditions like wheelie, stoppie,
on-stand engine revving in gear for chain lubrication and
during water wash etc... for more than three minutes as it
will result in ABS error and ABS warning lamp glowing
continuously. In such cases, just switch 'OFF' and switch
'ON' the ignition key once. ABS warning lamp may glow
continuously if any ABS error had occurred before.
This error gets cleared automatically and ABS warning
lamp goes 'OFF' after riding the vehicle above 10 km/h
speed. If the ABS warning lamp is still 'ON', then contact
the nearest TVS Motor Company Distributor, Dealers /
Authorised Service Center (applicable only for dual
channel ABS system).
Warning
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM