Our two-wheeled metal steeds are two very small motorcycles in world standards but considering Indian manufactured bikes the Apache is a big bike and looks macho too. We chose to go with TVS Apache due to the following reasons:
This is the only 150 cc motorcycle which is 100 percent indigenous;
TVS is supporting our adventure as a co-sponsor;
TVS is a highly sports-loving company and very encouraging of adventure activities;
Apache returns a fantastic fuel economy of about 55-58 km per litre even when we are cruising at about 80-90 km per hour on highways.
Travelling has taught us one thing: There is always a way, you always make it some way or other.
Registration Numbers
| Kishore's Bike | KA-02 EX-1854 |
| Sri's Bike | KA-02 EX-1953 |
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | TVS Motor Company Limited, Mysore, India |
| Engine Type | 4 stroke, air cooled, single cylinder OHC |
| Cylinder Bore | 57 mm |
| Stroke | 57.8 mm mm |
| Piston displacement | 147.5 cc |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Carburettor | Ucal Mikuni BS-26 |
| Air filter | Double polyurethane foam filter element |
| Oil filter | Wire mesh and micronic paper filter |
| Lubrication system | Forced wet sump |
| Maximum power in kW | 9.95 (13.5 bhp) @ 8500 rpm |
| Maximum torque in Nm | 12.3 @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum speed | 108 km per hour |
| Engine in idling rpm | 1400 |
| Starting sytem | Kick/ electric start |
| Transmission |
| Clutch | Wet - Multi plate type |
| Primary transmission | Helical gears |
| Secondary transmission | Chain and sprockets |
Pictures of the Apache maintenance training and our flag off ceremony
Taking delivery of Apache at Bridgestone, Bangalore
Training on basic repairs on the Apache at Zen Motors, Bangalore
Our Flag off ceremony on December 3, 2006 from M.G. Road, Bangalore
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