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TVS Apache crosses 7 million riders worldwide, remains key performance brand in Nepal

TVS Motor Company says its Apache motorcycle family has now reached 7 million customers globally, over two decades after the brand was introduced. The Apache range, which includes popular RTR models sold in Nepal, has grown into a full performance lineup with advanced features and a strong rider community.

Published 11 Jul 2026 · Prices re-checked 11 Jul
The short answer
Rs 2.54 – 8 lakh
Across the 5 models this story prices, ex-showroom. Verified against distributor pricing on 11 Jul.
Rs 4,739
EMI from /mo
+15–20%
on-road, over ex-sh.
TVS Apache crosses 7 million riders worldwide, remains key performance brand in Nepal
Image: TVS official image

TVS Motor Company says the Apache motorcycle brand has crossed 7 million riders worldwide, more than 20 years after the first Apache went on sale in 2005, according to the company’s global communication.

For Nepali buyers, the milestone underlines how Apache has grown from a single sporty commuter into one of TVS’s key performance lineups, especially in the 160–200cc segment.

Apache range and segments

According to TVS and multiple industry reports, the current Apache family covers engine capacities from 160cc to 310cc across three broad segments:

  • Street / naked bikes (RTR series)
  • Supersport (RR 310)
  • Adventure / touring (RTX adventure tourer)

Key models now carrying the Apache badge globally include:

  • Apache RTR 160 and RTR 160 4V
  • Apache RTR 180
  • Apache RTR 200 4V
  • Apache RTR 310
  • Apache RR 310
  • Apache RTX adventure tourer

These motorcycles are sold in more than 90 countries. Apache is one of TVS Motor Company’s strongest international bike families.

Technology and features

TVS positions Apache as a “track to road” product line, meaning many technologies first tested in racing have been brought into Apache road bikes over the years. According to TVS, different Apache models have introduced features such as:

  • Fuel injection and roto-petal disc brakes
  • Dual-channel ABS
  • Multiple ride modes
  • TVS SmartXonnect smartphone connectivity
  • Traction control and dynamic stability systems
  • Keyless ride
  • Glide Through Technology (low-speed riding assist)
  • Factory customisation through the Built-To-Order (BTO) program

The exact feature set depends on model and market. Buyers in Nepal should check local specifications and prices at authorised TVS dealers before making a decision. Equipment levels can differ from Indian or export versions.

Apache community

TVS also highlights the growth of the Apache Owners Group, claiming more than 500,000 registered riders worldwide who take part in organised rides, track days and brand events. This community-focused approach is part of TVS’s strategy to keep Apache positioned as a performance-oriented yet everyday-usable motorcycle range.

Relevance for Nepal

In Nepal, Apache RTR models are among TVS’s best-known performance bikes, competing directly with other sporty commuters and entry-level performance motorcycles in the 150–200cc class. While local prices vary by variant and dealer, Apache RTR models generally sit in the Rs 3–5 lakh bracket in the Nepali market, depending on engine size and features, based on current showroom indications.

For Nepali riders considering a sport-oriented motorcycle with established after-sales support and a wide user base, the 7 million global rider milestone adds long-term confidence to the Apache name. It remains important to compare exact specs, prices and finance options with rival models before purchase.

Current prices on Nepal AutoMart

Price ladder
Ex-showroom, verified 11 Jul · live from the catalog, not typed into the article
ModelSegmentEx-showroom
TVS Apache RTR 160 2V
MotorcycleRs 2.54 – 3.54 lakh
TVS Apache RTR 180
MotorcycleRs 2.8 lakh
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
MotorcycleRs 3.6 – 3.95 lakh
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
MotorcycleRs 3.94 – 4.25 lakh
TVS Apache RR 310
MotorcycleRs 8 lakh
TVS Apache RTR 310no catalog page yet
TVS Apache RTX 300not on sale yetMotorcycle
Monthly EMI, 3 years at 7.5%
On ex-showroom, 40% down. Your dealer’s down payment and processing fee will change this.
TVS Apache RTR 160 2V
Rs 4,739
per month · the entry point
TVS Apache RTR 180
Rs 5,224
per month · +Rs 485 vs the cheapest
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
Rs 6,717
per month · +Rs 1,978 vs the cheapest
Rs 1,978/month separates the cheapest from the dearest here.Run your own numbers →
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Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

Writes on vehicle pricing, taxation and the Nepali auto market from ongoing tracking of distributor price lists. Every price in this piece is read live from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — how we verify prices.

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