TVS RTR 165 RP User manual

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CONTENTS
CONTACT(S) FOR SUPPORT 1
FOREWORD 5
SAFETY INFORMATION 9
NOTICE 10
RUNNING-IN INFORMATION 11
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM 12
SAFE RIDING TIPS 17
KNOW YOUR TVS Apache RTR 165 RP 21
RIDING YOUR TVS Apache RTR 165 RP 50
MAINTENANCE 56
WARRANTY AND SERVICES 83
SERVICE INFORMATION 87
EXPRESS SERVICE 90
EXPERT ON WHEELS 91
PICKUP AND DROP 92
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 93
GENERAL INFORMATION 99

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CONTACT(S) FOR SUPPORT
Incase you need any clarification please contact
TVS Motor Company Authorised Main Dealer / Authorised Dealer
Or
TVS Motor Company’s Area Offices (flip over for addresses)
Or
Toll Free Number : 1800-258-7111
Email : [e-mail]
Disclaimer : TVS Motor Company or any of its officials / Authorized Main dealer / Authorized Dealer do not ask customers for bank
/ card / wallet details / authentication. In case you face any such claim, please report to the relevant local authorities immediately.

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CONTACT AT OUR AREA OFFICES
KARNATAKA-1, 2 & GOA
4. TVS Motor Company Limited
No. 600, Anand Surya, 2nd Floor,
15th Cross, 6th Phase, JP Nagar,
Opp. BMTC Bus Stop,
Bangalore - 560 078.
Phone : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
[e-mail]
ANDHRAPRADESH -1 & 2
5. TVS Motor Company Limited
Rukumani Towers, First Floor,
No. 3-11-30, Plot No. 11,
Paigha Colony, Behind Anand Theater,
Secunderabad - 500 003.
Phone : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
[e-mail]
MAHARASHTRA-1 & 2
6. TVS Motor Company Limited
No. 401, 4th Floor, The Chambers,
Plot No. 4/12/3, Near Ganapati Chowk,
Viman Nagar, Pune - 411 014.
Phone : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
TAMILNADU-1, 3 & 4
1. TVS Motor Company Limited
V Floor, Gee Gee Universal,
No. 2, MC Nichols Road,
Chetpet, Chennai - 600 031.
Phone : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
[e-mail]
TAMILNADU-2
2. TVS Motor Company Limited
No. 10, 2nd floor,
Shree Shanmugapriya Towers,
Kannuswamy Street,
Behind Hotel Annapoorna,
R S Puram, Coimbatore - 641 002.
Phone : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
KERALA
3. TVS Motor Company Limited
Ambady Towers, Second Floor,
Door No. 27/631, A6,
Edappally-Pookkattupady Road,
Edappally PO., Cochin - 682 024.
Phone : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
MAHARASHTRA-3 & CHATTISGARH
7. TVS Motor Company Limited
No. 502B, 6th Floor, B Wing,
Shriram Shyam Towers,
Near LIC Square, Sardar,
Nagpur - 440 001.
Phone : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
[e-mail]
GUJARATH
8. TVS Motor Company Limited
109, Ayna Complex,
Opp. Suvarna Villa Bungalows,
100 ft Thaltej Hebbatpur Road,
Off : S.G. Highway, Thaltej,
Ahmedabad - 380 054.
Phone : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]

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PUNJAB & CHANDIGARH
12. TVS Motor Company Limited
4th Floor, Royal Business Park,
Chandigarh Ambala Highway,
Zirkapur - 140 603.
Phone : [phone]/465777
Email : [e-mail]
UTTAR PRADESH WEST
13. TVS Motor Company Limited
D-3 & D-4, 2nd Floor,
Sector - 10, Noida,
Uttar Pradesh - 201 301.
Phone : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
UTTAR PRADESH CENTRAL & EAST
14. TVS Motor Company Limited
1st Floor, Cyber Tower, TC-34/V-2,
Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar,
Lucknow - 226 010.
Phone : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
[e-mail]
MADHYA PRADESH-1 & 2
9. TVS Motor Company Limited
No. 211-212, 2nd Floor,
Chinar Incube Business Centre,
Chinar Fortune City,
Near Brindhavan Dhaba,
Hosangabad Road,
Bhopal - 462 026.
Phone : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
[e-mail]
RAJASTHAN-1 & 2
10. TVS Motor Company Limited
Plot No. 17-18,
2nd Floor of National Motors Building,
Jhotwara Industrial Area,
Jaipur - 302 012.
Phone : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
[e-mail]
DELHI & HARYANA
11. TVS Motor Company Limited
D-3 & D-4, 2nd Floor,
Sector - 10, Noida,
Uttar Pradesh - 201 301.
Phone : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
[e-mail]
WEST BENGAL
15. TVS Motor Company Limited
Ground Floor & First Floor,
133 A. S. P. Mukherjee Road,
Opp. Tollygunge Police Station,
Kolkatta - 700 026.
Phone : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
BIHAR
16. TVS Motor Company Limited
N-Plaza, Jamal Road,
P.S. Kotwali,
Patna - 800 001.
Phone : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]

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ORISSA & JHARKHAND
17. TVS Motor Company Limited
No. 303, 3rd Floor,
Creative Plaza, Rasulgarh,
Bhubaneshwar - 751 010.
Phone : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
NORTH EAST STATES
18. TVS Motor Company Limited
147, Udayan, Ganesh Guri,
Opp. Punjab National Bank,
R G B. Road, Guwahati - 781 005.
Phone : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]

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FOREWORD
Dear Racer,
Introducing the TVS Apache RTR 165 RP
For 15 years, the TVS Apache Series has brought track-tested innovations to the road. The limited edition TVS Apache
RTR 165 RP marks this unique milestone with limited units. Engineered on the racetrack, theTVS Apache RTR 165 RP
is inspired by the TVS Racing Group C GP 165R race machine. Get ready to lapse time. As a proud owner of the TVS
Apache RTR 165 RP, you are now a part of over two and a half million strong TVS Racing family.
This manual explains the features and operations of your TVS Apache RTR 165 RP. Please read it carefully and follow
the instructions to enjoy the ultimate racing experience.
To prolong your journey on the TVS Apache RTR 165 RP, we urge you to get your TVS Apache RTR 165 RP serviced
only at TVS Motor Company Dealers or Authorised Dealers.
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED

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Brand Experience
Live the pure performance life.
Since 2005, TVS Apache has been at the helm of performance motorcycling, creating an entirely new breed of racers.
And now that you have chosen the ultimate race machine, you are also part of this esteemed legacy. Not just that, you
are also standing at the portal to a 360 moto-experience encompassing from out riding your limits at the racetrack to
becoming part of a league of riders who share your passion for motorcycling.
Apache Owners Group
Join the league of Apache motor enthusiasts that share your passion for riding. Explore the unchartered, tame every
terrain, forge unbreakable bonds, and make unforgettable memories with every journey.
Go on thrilling rides all year round –
Breakfast ride | Overnight ride | Marquee ride | Chapter ride
Apache Racing Experience
If you have the mettle, we have the track. Apache Racing Experience (ARE), a flagship property of TVS Racing &
Apache, is the embodiment of our philosophy,“the bikes we race are the bikes we sell.”Hone your racing skills
and techniques with the INMRC Champion riders from TVS Racing and test the limits of your machine and yourself.
TVS RacingTraining School
Founded in 2017, TVS Racing Training School aims at fostering motor sports in India. We believe that all our riders are
racers at heart and here, they can unleash that racer and learn the skills under National Champions. And through
multiple levels of training, we hope to turn these racing zealots into the podium winners of tomorrow.
Join the AOG community - https://www.tvsapache.com/assets/pdf/AOG-Regulations.pdf and also download the TVS
Connect app / https://www.tvsapache.com/aog.aspx

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PERFORMANCE GEAR
Riding Jackets & Pants | Helmets | Riding Boots | Riding Glove
s
Polo T-Shirts | Caps | Sunglasses | Backpacks
When you ride your performance machine, you
need
to have gear that performs too. That’s why we hav
e
TVS Racing Performance Gear – an entire range of
riding gear designed to oer you the ultimate
riding
experience. With utmost safety and extreme comf
ort,
it lets you take on every terrain and any weather.
With the range of urban wear, you can wear your
passion even o track. And the racing DNA woven in
is all you need to get your podium look on.
https://accessories.tvsmotor.com/performance-gear.aspx
To know more log on to -
Urban Wear & Riding Gear

OUR RACING HERITAGE IS NOW YOURS TO TAKE FORWARD
Your TVS Apache is born of the legacy of TVS Racing
1982
Our love of racing
began when a
TVS 50 Moped
clocked 105 km/h.
1992/93
Supra
won Indian the National
Rally Championship;
Special Rally kit 250
numbers were made
and sold.
Shaolin
won the Indian
National Rally and
Supercross
Championships.
1998
1988/89
AX 100
won the
Great Himalayan
Desert Rally.
1993/94
Shogun
kicked o scheme
bike racing
in India.
2000-2005
Fiero
won multiple
Indian National Rally, Super-
cross and
Road Racing championships.
2005 - Till date
2011
2016
2017
2015
2007
TVS Apache RTR
was launched. It started a rev-
olution in racing and continues
to dominate with 90% of race
wins and multiple national
championships.
TVS Racing wins their
18th Championship title
TVS Racing won
SLADA and Sri Lanka
National Championship
in 2011, 2016 and 2017.
First factory team in
India to sign a woman
rider and launch a dedi-
cated road racing cup for
women.
Won 12 national
championships
Supercross,
Motocross and Rally.
TVS leaves
its mark as the
1st Indian Manufacturer
in Dakar.
The RTR 160 wins
6 consecutive INMRC titles.
2017
2018
TVS Racing wins their
7th consecutive INMRC
title
2019
Finished the
Dakar Rally in 12th place
and won the INMRC,
INRC and INSC.
Finished on the
podium in the Andalusia
Int’l Rally,11th INMRC title
and debuted in ARRC
(250 cc production
category)
2020
Keep up with our pace. Follow TVS Racing on -

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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 this manual.These words carry the following connotations:
Disregarding this message might result in injury to the rider or deadly accidents.
Warning
This message indicates special procedures or precautions to be followed to avoid damage to the vehicle.
Caution
This message provides further clarification for clear understanding of any particular information.
Note

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NOTICE
Take time to familiarize yourself with your TVS Apache RTR 165 RP 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 165 RP. 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 165 RP 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.
Accessories shown in the picture may not be a part of standard equipment.
Your motorcycle is provided with always glowing head lamp. The head lamp glows automatically once the engine is started.
Note
Revision 0, Dec 2021

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RUNNING-IN INFORMATION
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 kmph 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 15W50 API SJ/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.
Caution

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
Your motorcycle is fitted with a Single Channel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) in the front brake system 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.
How does ABS work?
When a rider applies the front brake continuously, as he detects a dangerous obstacle in dry or wet roads, loose
gravels etc. transmits an excessive brake force to the wheel. 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 front wheel.
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 sensor fitted on the front wheel measures
the rotational speed of the front wheel, when the wheel speed reduces rapidly i.e. wheel tends to lock, the HECU
modulates the pressure in the brake circuit and thereby prevents the wheel from locking.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

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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.
As soon as the actual circumstances arises, the
system reacts instantly and adjusts braking force
accordingly to achieve optimum braking.
Why does brake lever pulsate during brake
application?
Vehicles fitted with ABS uses the conventional brake
system during normal operation. But during hard stop
the brake lever feels different, i.e., a rapid pulsation in
the brake lever; This is absolutely normal.
Warning
The ABS can apply and release the pressure in the brake
circuit much faster than that rider can do with brake lever
to avoid wheel locking. So there is no need to pump the
brake, it requires only continuous application.
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. Always apply both front and
rear brake for better performance.
HECUHECU
Toner ringToner ring
Wheel speed sensorWheel speed sensor

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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.
ABS warning lamp
The TVS Apache RTR 165 RP 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.
This ABS warning lamp goes ‘OFF’ once the bike
reaches 6 km/h speed and above and the ABS
warning lamp blinks whenever the bike speed is less
than 6 km/h speed indicating that the ABS is working
fine.
If the warning lamp glows continuously even after
the bike crossing 6 km/h speed, then the ABS has
an error and your bike should be taken to any of our
nearest TVS Motor Company Authorised Main Dealer
/ Authorised Dealer.
DO‘S AND DON’TS
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 Authorised Main Dealer / Authorised
Dealer.

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Carefully remove the front 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).
Don’ts
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 attempt to correct the toner ring teeth by
bending manually or by using any other method.
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).
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.
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 on front wheel.
For repair or replacement of front wheel tyres (tubeless)
please contact nearest TVS Motor Company Authorised
Main Dealer / Authorised Dealer.
As a general riding practice it is advisable to apply more
front brake and less of rear brake.
Use of non-genuine brake pads, tyres, disc etc. leads to
poor braking performance and unsafe riding conditions.
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
Authorised Main Dealer / Authorised Dealer.
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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

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SAFE RIDING TIPS
SAFE RIDING RECOMMENDATIONS
Any two wheeler riding requires some precautions to be taken to ensure the safety of the rider, pillion and other road
users. These precautions are:
Familiarise yourself with newTVS Apache RTR 165 RP
Riding skill and your mechanical knowledge form the foundation of safe riding practices. We suggest you to practice
riding TVS Apache RTR 165 RP in a low-traffic condition until you are thoroughly familiar with your vehicle and its
controls. Remember practice makes you perfect.
Riding apparel
Loose, fancy clothing can be uncomfortable and unsafe when riding a two-wheeler. Choose good quality two wheeler
riding apparel.
Know your limits
Ride within the boundaries of your own skill at all times. Knowing these limits and staying within them will help you
to avoid accidents.
Two wheeler safety starts with wearing a good quality helmet. One of the most serious injuries that can happen is a
head injury. Always wear an ISI approved helmet that should fit your head comfortably and securely. You should also have
good quality goggles to protect your eyes and help your vision.
To prevent or minimize accident, never consume alcohol or drugs before or during the operation of your vehicle. Even minimal
consumption of these will affect the rider’s ability to control the vehicle.
Warning