India witnessed a monumental revolution in the world of motorsports as Bollywood actor and avid Supercross fan, Arjun Kapoor, unveiled the CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League in collaboration with the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI). This groundbreaking league is the first-ever franchise-based Supercross Racing League, bringing together riders from all over the world to compete in various formats and categories.

The CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) is all set to revolutionize the world of motorsports, bringing together adrenaline-pumping action and fierce competition. With CEAT as the title sponsor and Toyota Hilux as the official vehicle partner of ISRL, this partnership between the brands and the league is a testament to their shared values of innovation, performance, and pushing boundaries.

The inaugural season will commence at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the national capital, New Delhi, in October 2023, followed by thrilling events in prominent metro cities such as Mumbai, Pune, and Ahmedabad. From October to December 2023, fans across these cities will witness the breathtaking displays of skills, daring maneuvers, and high-speed action that will redefine Supercross racing.

“The CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League aims to capture the hearts of motorsports enthusiasts, showcasing the spirit of adventure and pushing boundaries,” says Eeshan Lokhande, Co-founder and Director of Supercross India Pvt Ltd “The launch of the CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League (CISRL) is a significant development for India’s motorsports and automobile industry. The league aims to provide a platform for young riders to emerge and nurture their talent with international riders, and attract attention from sponsors and manufacturers. It will also create a great opportunity for auto manufacturers to showcase their futuristic products and innovative technologies. The ISRL is a positive step to boost the growth and recognition of motorsports in India, and it is expected to have a significant impact on the auto industry through exposure to world-class competition.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Akbar Ibrahim, President, of FMSCI, said, “The federation is overwhelmed with the thought process and the initiative undertaken by the SXI team, in elevating the motorsport culture in the country. This initiative will not only bring global talent to the country but also provide a platform to nurture young talent and position India on the global map of the sport.”

Expressing his enthusiasm, Mr. Arjun Kapoor said, “From the early days of my childhood, I was captivated by the sheer excitement and thrill of Supercross Racing. Today, as I look around this magnificent arena, filled with the roar of engines and the palpable excitement in the air, I am overwhelmed with gratitude. The CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League will host the world’s finest riders battling it out on our home soil but have also paved the way for future generations to embrace the thrills and joys of Supercross.”

Mr. Lakshminarayanan B, Chief Marketing Officer, CEAT Limited, said, “We are thrilled to be the title sponsor for the Indian Supercross Racing League. CEAT’s association with this sport reflects our long-standing commitment to supporting and promoting the passion and thrill of competitive sporting events. CEAT has been invested in the world of dirt biking since 2014 and will be launching its new Gripp MX range in 2023. CEAT’s advanced and high-performance tires are perfectly suited to the challenging terrains of Supercross, ensuring superior grip and control for the riders. As title sponsors, we aim to enhance the excitement and adrenaline of Supercross racing and look forward to an exhilarating season ahead. We are proud to be part of this electrifying sport and to contribute to its growth and popularity in India.”

Mr. Atul Sood, Vice President of Sales and Strategic Marketing – Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “We are thrilled to associate as the official vehicle partner for the first-ever Indian Supercross Racing League. The platform provides us with a unique opportunity to extend necessary support towards the movement of specialized supercross bikes with Toyota Hilux, which is renowned for its off-roading capabilities. Needless to mention, our association with motorsports globally has been longstanding, and we are excited to support the Indian Supercross Racing League in India.

Team SXI, the parent company of CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League, is at the helm of a groundbreaking initiative led by former international racers, Eeshan Lokhande, Veer Patel, and Aashwin Lokhande. Drawing upon their extensive personal experience and unwavering passion for the sport, they have meticulously conceptualized, identified crucial gaps, and delivered a series that is set to redefine Supercross racing on a global scale. With their deep understanding of the sport and relentless pursuit of excellence, they are paving the way for a new era of Supercross that will captivate audiences worldwide.

About CEAT INDIAN SUPERCROSS RACING LEAGUE:

CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League (CISRL) is the world’s first franchised-based Supercross league, a groundbreaking initiative that is set to revolutionize the way sports are perceived in India. It is here to create a global extravaganza, an awe-inspiring spectacle that will captivate Indian spectators like never before. CISRL have signed up with athletes around the world to compete in a variety of formats and categories, pushing the limits of their skills and inspiring Indian riders to reach new heights. Prepare to be amazed as our stage performers break records of charismatic engagement, adding an extra layer of excitement to this premier motorsport event. The league is committed to providing a safe and competitive environment for riders of all ages and skill levels. The league also believes in giving back to the community and partnering with local organizations to promote youth development and environmental sustainability.

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Female Cyclist From Pune Is All Set To Make A Guinness World Record For Cycling From Leh To Manali

Preeti Maske, a 45-year-old female cyclist from Pune is all set to attempt another Guinness world record from Leh to Manali 480 km in 60 hours. This is at 3600 meters (above sea level) high altitude gruesome attempt by the very first women cyclist.

The climb on the passes of various peaks will be a total elevation gain of 8000 meters from Leh to Manali. In other words, she will be almost equal to climbing Mount Everest (8448 meters).

At one stage of Preeti’s life, her whole life changed due to illness, but she did not waver from it. Instead, she decided to overcome the illness and started cycling as a way to stay healthy and as a form of exercise. Over time, her passion for cycling became obsessive and she gradually climbed to the top of the new record. Now with new hope, they are setting out to set a new world record.

Preeti has been cycling for the last six years. Her health had deteriorated a few years ago. To overcome her illness, she started cycling and running in 2017. After that, she developed a passion for cycling, and from that, she started traveling to different places all over India. Now Preeti will complete the 480 km journey from Leh to Manali by bicycle in 60 to 70 hours. For this, they will leave Pune for Leh on June 13.

Preeti informed that “The most challenging part of Leh-Manali is sleep deprivation and the second challenge will be to manage extreme low temperatures. We are constantly checking the temperatures of Leh and Manali. It is -5C to -10C.”

“I will be mostly on a high protein liquid diet for quick & continuous energy replenishment, it becomes tougher for a vegetarian like me”, added Preeti.

Preeti’s cycling journey will start on June 22 and will be recorded globally. According to the information, Preeti will dedicate the ‘Leh to Manali’ cycle journey to the Border Road Organization. Preeti will be fully dependent on her crew of 6 people to support her nutrition and hydration in a continuous ride with a break of a max of 2-3 hours in 24 clock hours.

Preeti said, “I was very ill between 2015 and 2017. To get out of it, I started cycling in February 2017. In December 2019, 19 cyclists from all over the country were selected for the ‘Kashmir to Kanyakumari’ cycle journey (3,773 km), including me. This is how the journey continues after that.”

“One has to play at least one sport in their lives. The joy that comes from it is indescribable. The transformation from a mere passion for the sport to a source of income is unspeakable. Not only will hobbies and sports become a business for everyone, but the satisfaction that comes from it will be fundamental,” she added further.

Preeti has several records in her name. The last was from Srinagar-Leh-Khardungla; she completed it in 5 days last year. Preeti also holds the record for fastest women cyclist on Golden Quadrilateral (6000 km) for the route Pune- Chennai – Kolkata- Delhi – Mumbai – Pune, and Kashmir to Kanyakumari (4500 km).

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Amid loud cheers from friends, family, colleagues, and admirers, Jugal Rathi completed 75 rounds of the Deccan Gymkhana as he completed as many years on this planet and World Environment Day on June 5.

The tradition started 16 years ago. Rathi, a chartered accountant, and well-known activist realized that there can be more to birthdays than parties and cakes. A long-time member of the Deccan Gymkhana, he decided in 2007 that he will try to run as many rounds as the number of years he has completed, and one extra round to mark the beginning of the next year.

The sunny, bright day reflected in the optimism from conversations, laughter, and a sense of community all around. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only 50 people were allowed at a time on the track this year. It did not deter friends and fellow athletes from lending their support and encouragement from the stands after the completion of every round.

Rathi’s passions include spreading awareness about the environment through running, a part of his obsession for seeking an improvement in Pune’s public transport. One of Rathi’s biggest concerns has been the growing number of private vehicles in the city. To motivate people to use alternative means of transportation, he organized a virtual challenge where people could log the number of kilometers they ran, walked, used the bus, or cycled.

The challenge aimed to log a total of 7,500 kilometers before June 5 but managed to log more than 10,000 km after receiving overwhelming participation from the people. He has also been an important advocate for increasing the number of buses in Pune and has closely worked with the Pune Municipal Corporation. He has sold off his personal vehicle and prefers cycling or taking the bus instead.

And sure enough, Rathi’s ability to connect with people is unmissable. Not only did he interact with everyone on the track with him, but he also acknowledged everyone who came to support him talking and clicking pictures with them like old pals.

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Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and Maharashtra Hockey Aundh have started the facility of international standards at Major Dhyanchand Hockey Polygrass stadium in Nehrunagar. The center will play an important part in promoting hockey and developing skills among players.

A PCMC official said, “Both Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal corporations are making efforts to develop infra and turn Pune into a sports city.”

Pune’s Khadki was a nursery of hockey players and produced several Olympians including Dhanraj Pillay, who later became the captain of the Indian team and participated in four Olympics, followed by Vikram Pillay and Vikas Pillay, Vikram’s younger brother.

In 1936, two players from Khadki, Joseph Phillips and Baboo Nimal were selected to be a part of the Indian Olympic team to play at the Berlin Olympics. Under the leadership of Dhyanchand, the team beat Germany 8-1 in the final to win the gold medal.

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Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was speaking at the inauguration of the Pavilion Building and state-of-the-art synthetic track at Khashaba Jadhav Sports Complex. During the inauguration, Pawar stated that a fund of Rs 10 crore will be provided for the memorial of Savitribai Phule and the swimming pool on Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) premises.

Minister for Higher and Technical Education Uday Samant, SPPU in-charge Vice-Chancellor Dr. Karbhari Kale, Registrar Dr. Praful Pawar, Director of Technical Education Abhay Wagh, Director of Sports and Physical Education of the University, Dr. Deepak Mane, President of Sports Complex Committee Rajesh Pande, etc. were present during the inauguration.

Pawar said that the government is trying to provide better sports facilities in the Balewadi area. Similarly, the university will also be assisted in creating up-to-date sports facilities. The government will stand firmly behind any part of the state for the benefit of society and for educational progress. Cooperation will also be provided for Deccan College and Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve’s memorial.

Upon the need to provide infrastructure and encouragement to the players:

“We should all work together to build a university that the next generation will be proud of. Our young generation has great potential. There is a need to provide training and encouragement to the players by creating infrastructure while expanding their potential. The university will be assisted in resolving any issues. Proper planning is required to maintain the sports complex without burdening the players. In the case of the university, everyone should work with a sense of belonging, with a sense of responsibility, and every student should show a sense of belonging to the officers, professors, and staff, appealed  Pawar.

He further said that Khashaba Jadhav inspired everyone by achieving success in adverse conditions. He gave the country its first bronze medal in wrestling. Swami Vivekananda influenced the world with his thoughts and deeds. He said that the statues erected at the university would inspire the students to work for humanity and success. Pawar appealed to the citizens to be careful as corona infection is on the rise in some cities.

On the occasion of Environment Day, he said that while global warming is affecting the world, it is time for all to work together for the protection of the environment.

Education minister Samant said that an attempt is being made to make Pune world-famous by completing the halted education projects in Pune’s education sector. The university and the government will have to work together to ensure that state-of-the-art education is available in the university. Maharashtra is the first state in the country to have reserved seats for the children of Kashmiri Pandits. He informed that Rs 13 crore 33 lakhs are being sanctioned for National Higher Education Mission. He said that the university would make efforts to erect a swimming pool and a memorial of Savitribai Phule in the sports complex.

Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Kale said that Savitribai Phule University has received many honors for its valuable achievements in the field of education. The University has expanded its reach through a number of international agreements. The university is ranked 18th in the country. He expressed confidence that the 27-acre sports complex would make the university famous in the field of sports at the national level.

The youths of Shahu Lakshmi Kala Krida Academy performed a demonstration of men’s sports Dandpatta, Lathi Kathi, and Fencing. Mallakhamb players representing the state in the Khelo India tournament gave a demonstration of Mallakhamb.

The new sports facilities of the university have an indoor auditorium for multi-purpose sports. There will be various sports like Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Handball, Judo, Karate, Netball, Table Tennis, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Boxing, and Gymnastics.

The sports complex has an international standard 400-meter synthetic track and pavilion building. A football stadium has been set up in the center of it, for which a grant of Rs.4 crore has been received under the National Higher Education Mission (RUSA) and the rest has been spent by the university. Players will benefit from this updated synthetic path.

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Namish Hod, Yugandhar Shastri, Anshul Pujari upset seeds to move into the second round of the boy’s event at the MSLTA Navsahyadri Krida Sankul All India Talent Series (7days) U12 Tennis Tournament which is being organized by AIM Tennis Academy and played at Nav Sahyadri Krida Sankul tennis courts.

In the first round, Namish Hood upset third-seeded Krishay Tawade 6-1, 7-5, while
Yugandhar Shastri toppled fourth-seeded Aarav Bele 6-1, 6-4, Anshul Pujari felled sixth-seeded Vir Chattur 6-0, 6-3 to move into the second round.

The tournament was inaugurated at the hands of Mr.Surendra Gadgil, Chairman of Navsahyadri Society, and Mr.Vinayak Karmarkar.

Following are the results:

Main Draw(First Round):

Boys Under 12:

• Aarav Patel(Mah)(1) bt Kiaan Patel(Mah) 6-4, 6-3
• Namish Hood(Mah) bt Krishay Tawade(Mah)(3) 6-1, 7-5
• Yugandhar Shastri(Mah) bt Aarav Bele(Mah)(4) 6-1, 6-4
• Rishikesh Mane(Mah)(5) bt Divyansh Behra(Mah) 6-1, 6-2
• Aaryan Kirrtane(Mah) bt Shaurya Borhade(Mah) 6-0, 6-0
• Anshul Pujari(Mah) bt Vir Chattur(Mah)(6) 6-0, 6-3
• Vishwas Chandrasekaran(Mah)(7) bt Neil Desai(Mah) 1-6, 6-2, 6-1
• Ram Magdum(Mah)(8) bt Shaurya Godbole(Mah) 6-0, 6-0
• Sayyam Patil(Mah) bt Mihir Kale(Mah) 6-2, 6-2
• (Q)Sarvadnya Sarode(Mah) bt Harsh Parihar(Mah) 6-4, 6-2
• (Q)Raghav Sarode(Mah) bt Kaarav Shah(Mah) 6-4, 6-3

Girls Under 12:
Ojasi Degamwar(Mah) bt Anika Nair(Mah)6-0, 6-3
Pranjali Pandure(Mah) bt Rhea Bangale(Mah)6-0, 6-2
Saanvi Raju(Mah) bt Ritu Gyan(Mah) 6-2, 6-0

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• PS165cc class: With a total of 8 podium finishes, Rajiv Sethu locks the third position in the PS165cc class of the national championship
• NSF250R class: Kavin Quintal seals his maiden championship win of NSF250R Open class closely followed by Sarthak Chavan at second and Mohsin P at third
• CBR150R class: Prakash Kamat was crowned as champion of the CBR150R Novice class. Joining him at the 2^nd and 3^rd are Rakshith S Dave & Theopaul Leander
• Honda Hornet 2.0 One Make Race: The trio of G Balaji, Udayi Prakash, and Shankar Guru gets 1-2-3 position in race 3

Chennai, 7 February 2022: With racing action coming to an end today at Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai, the 2021 season of the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC) and IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup was filled with fun and experiencing new learnings for Honda Racing India riders across categories.

Starting the season on a high note, the experienced riders of the IDEMITSU Honda SK69 Racing team and millennial riders of the IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup displayed exemplary performances on the racetrack.

The IDEMITSU Honda SK69 Racing team rounds-off ProStock 165cc class of 2021 INMRC with a total of 9 podiums. After clinching the third position in today’s race, Rajiv Sethu grabs the third position in the ProStock 165cc class of the national championship.

Displaying the true capabilities and power of the Moto3 machine in the IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup NSF250R Open class, the 9 next-gen riders left no stone unturned in proving their mettle. Maintaining his calm throughout the season, Chennai’s Kavin Quintal has taken over the championship title followed by Pune’s Sarthak Chavan at second position and Valencherry’s Mohsin P at third.

Whereas, 12 of the IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup CBR150R Novice class riders rode on track with confidence and passion delivering some of the best races of 2021. With 158 points, Bokaro’s Prakash Kamat tops the 2021 IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup CBR150R Novice class. The Chennai duo of Rakshith S Dave and Theopaul Leander are placed second and third respectively on the championship tally.

Sharing his view on the 2021 season, Mr. Prabhu Nagaraj, Senior Vice President – Brand & Communication, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said “Today, I am happy with the commendable performance by our rider Rajiv Sethu who fought well this season and finished third in the national championship. I am further pleased to see Kavin Quintal and Prakash Kamat who showed true merit by emerging victorious in the IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup – NSF 250R & CBR150R categories. We have also received a great response for our newly introduced Honda Hornet 2.0 One Make Race. I congratulate all riders for putting up their best efforts and we shall be back with more excitement in the 2022 season. We are definitely on the right path that we had set to develop Indian young talent for International championships”

Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC) – ProStock 165cc

Leading Honda’s charge in today’s finale race of Pro-Stock 165cc class of national championship was the ace rider Rajiv Sethu who remained consistent with his performance from start to finish, earning a third place on the podium with a difference of just 0.79 seconds with the nearest competitor. Recording the best lap of 1:56.030 in today’s race, Rajiv gave tough competition by putting up a strong fight till the end. Meanwhile, teammate Senthil Kumar closed the race in seventh place. It was an unfortunate day for Mathana Kumar who went back to the pit due to some technical glitch in his machine.

IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup – NSF 250R

The final race saw a repeat of the show by Sarthak Chavan, Kavin Quintal, and Mohsin P. Fighting for the podium win, 15-year-old Sarthak Chavan consistently maintained his pace till the chequered flag. The Pune youngster completed today’s race with a total time of 14:45.513 having a large difference of 8.502 seconds over Chennai’s Kavin Quintal who finished second. Valanchery’s Mohsin P too showcased his full potential and confirmed 3^rd place on the podium, leaving behind Geoffrey R Emmanuel at 4^th and Shyam Sundar at 5^th. While Samuel Martin and Deepak S could not finish the race.

IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup – CBR150R

The young guns of the IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup CBR150R Novice category showed their strong resilience in the final races of the season. It was a double 1-2 for Chennai’s Theopaul Leander and Uttur’s Siddesh Sawant as they finished race 2 and race 3 of CBR150R class at first and second places respectively. Whereas the 14-year-old Raheesh Khatri got third place in race 2, Patna’s Vivek Gaurav secured third place in race 3 of the category today.

Newly introduced Honda Hornet 2.0 One Make Race

Round 5 of the newly introduced Honda Hornet 2.0 One Make Race came to an end with some exciting performances by 15 veteran riders. The final race saw a three-way fight between Kevin Kannan, Ajai Xavier, and G Balaji till the last lap. Fighting fiercely for podium win, a contact between Ajai Xavier and Kevin Kannan in the last lap resulted in a crash for Kevin while Ajai Xavier went wide on the track. This made way for G Balaji who earned 1^st position on the podium followed by Udayi Prakash and Shankar Guru on 2^nd and 3^rd place respectively.

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Chennai, 8 January 2022: Drawing a close on the 4^th round of MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship on a high, IDEMITSU Honda SK69 Racing’s Rajiv Sethu displayed finesse on track and was the second to cross the chequered line in the Pro-Stock 165cc category.

Stealing the limelight where the 23 young and budding riders of the IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup rode fiercely to clinch the top laurels. While championship leader Prakash Kamat solidified his lead in the CBR150R category, it was Sarthak Chavan who overtook teammates to claim the first spot on the podium in the NSF250R category.

Giving an overview of Round 4, Mr. Prabhu Nagaraj, Senior Vice President – Brand & Communications, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are happy with the outcome of today’s race. Our lead rider Rajiv Sethu has bagged in laurels for the team by claiming second place on the podium. In fact, our young guns weren’t far off and also showcased some brilliant performances on track today with both Prakash Kamat and Sarthak Chavan coming out on top in the IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup CBR150R and NSF250R categories respectively. Closing the round on a positive note, we are confident of our rider’s abilities and look forward to coming back fully charged and eyeing for more in Round 5.”

 MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship Pro-Stock 165cc:

Rajiv Sethu exuded confidence and today’s race bore testimony to his strategic mindset. The race witnessed several head-on battles to win the top spots. IDEMITSU Honda SK69 racing’s Rajiv Sethu who owing to his calm and composed riding style outpaced competitors, overtaking them at tricky spots to ultimately close in on the second place on the podium. He also clocked in the fastest lap time at 1:57:181. Teammates Senthil Kumar and Mathana S Kumar could not finish the race.

IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup NSF250R and CBR150R & Honda Hornet 2.0 One Make Race:

Today’s race saw championship leader Kavin Quintal take a back seat and claim second place on the podium while Sarthak Chavan rose to glory by clinching the first podium finish completing the race at 14:47:030. Chennai’s Geoffrey Reviven Emmanuel completes the podium by bagging third place.

Culminating the race today, championship leader Prakash Kamat (13:04:485) solidified his lead by closing in on the first place. Giving each other a tough fight to clinch the podium finish it was Rakshit S Dave (13:04:735) who pipped his teammates to finish second. Patna lad Vivek Gaurav (13:06:764) also tough his way and earned himself a third place on the podium.

The Honda Hornet 2.0 One Make Race saw all 15 riders give each other fierce competition in the race to the finish. The race to first place on the podium was a highly contested one between Kevin Kannan, Alwin Sundar, and Ajay Xavier with each one taking over the other on alternate corners. It was, however, Kevin Kannan (13:29:346) who triumphed to the top with Ajay Xavier (13:29:437) in the second place and Prabhu V (13:29:655) in the third place.

Unfortunately, the front-row starters Alwin Sundar and Ullas Santrupt Nanda could not finish the race today.

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• RP series to be introduced in the TVS Apache series
• TVS Apache RTR 165 RP is the first product to be launched in the RP series product portfolio

Hosur, December 23, 2021: TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world, today announced the Race Performance (RP) series born from TVS Racing’s high-performance race machine lineage.  Backed by four decades of the rich racing heritage of TVS Racing, India’s first factory racing team, the Race Performance series will be introduced in the TVS Apache series of motorcycles.  The TVS Apache RTR 165 RP is the first product to be launched under the Race Performance series and will be limited to 200 units.

Born of racing lineage, TVS Apache RTR 165 RP is the most powerful machine in its category producing 19.2 PS power at 10,000 rpm.  The motorcycle is equipped with features that include a Race-Tuned slipper clutch, adjustable clutch, and brake levers, all-new TVS Racing decals, red alloy wheels, and a new seat pattern.  The TVS Apache RTR 165 RP will be sold online at https://www.tvsmotor.com/Book-Online?118

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Meghashyam Dighole, Head – (Marketing Premium Business), said, “We are delighted to introduce the Race Performance series to our customers.  The RP series features race machines that are a cut above the rest, crafted with a singular purpose of delivering blistering performance and dominating the race track & road.  Born of racing lineage, the TVS Apache RTR 165 RP is the first product under the Race Performance series product portfolio.  The collectible product offers an array of premium features with cutting-edge technology for performance motorcycling enthusiasts in India.”

The TVS Apache RTR 165 RP motorcycle gets an advanced 164.9 cc single-cylinder 4 valve engine that churns out 19.2 PS at 10,000 rpm and 14.2 Nm torque at 8,750 rpm.

TVS Motor has achieved this best in segment performance by developing:

• A new cylinder head with a 35 percent increase in intake and twin electrode spark plug
• 15 percent bigger valves controlled by Hi-Lift Hi-Duration cams and dual spring actuators for racier engine performance
• A revised bore stroke ratio of 1.37 that allows free-revving up to the redline
• A new dome piston for a higher compression ratio

The engine is mated to a 5-speed super-slick gearbox that offers a precise and powerful riding experience.  The motorcycle comes with a new headlamp assembly where the signature Front Position lamp (FPL) simultaneously functions with low and high beam operations.  The motorcycle is also equipped with a first-in-segment 240 mm rear disc brake which provides superior braking performance.

TVS Apache RTR 165 RP is priced at Rs. 1,45,000/- (Ex-showroom).

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