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Apache RTR 160

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TVS Apache RTR 160 User Manual (2V Dual Channel ABS with TCS), Revision 4

Factory owner's handbook. Covers Apache RTR 160 2V dual-channel ABS manual, Rev 4.

103 items for a 2021 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, screw/locknut adjusters
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Air / oil cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Spoked, tubed
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2021 TVS Apache RTR 160

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 311 mi

1 item

Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Drive chain. Factory: Clean and lubricate (TVS TRU SPRAY) as often as every 500 km.

On the road: every 600 mi

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

2 items

Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Guideline
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

10 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Guideline
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Guideline
Check spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 3,728 mi or 6 months

9 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine cum transmission oil. Factory: Visits 500-750 km/1 mo, 5000-6000/6, 11500-12000/12, then every 6,000 km/6 mo.
Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Tappet clearance. Factory: I at 1st; I & A at each later visit.
Clean oil strainers / mesh screens

Engine

Factory

Manual: Oil filter (strainer). Factory: Clean every visit.
HECU mounting cushions (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: - I I I (I in 2nd, 3rd and Every 6000 km / 6 months columns)
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Oil filter (paper filter). Factory: Replace every visit.
Throttle grip (lubricate)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: - L L L (L in 2nd, 3rd and Every 6000 km / 6 months columns); Remarks: Lubricate using grease
Brake hose / bundy tubes (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: I I I I (all four columns; Every 6000 km / 6 months)
Ball joint gear shift lever (lubricate)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: - L L L (L in 2nd, 3rd and Every 6000 km / 6 months columns); Remarks: Lubricate using grease
Evaporative emission control system (inspect)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: I at 2nd and 3rd free services, then every 6,000 km / 6 months Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

3 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline
Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

6 items

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 7,456 mi or 12 months

2 items

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug. Factory: Replace every 12,000 km or 1 year, whichever earlier.
Air cleaner element (replace)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: I at 1st free service, R at the 3rd free service (11,500-12,000 km / 12 months); no mark in the every-6,000 km column Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)

Every 7,456 mi

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering smooth operation / play. Factory: Lubricate with grease at 3rd visit and every 12,000 km.
Steering smooth operation / play (clean, lubricate)

Front end

Factory

Factory: C and L with fresh grease every 12,000 km Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 11,185 mi

2 items

Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front fork oil. Factory: Remarks: every 18,000 km.
Front fork oil (replace)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Remarks: replace every 18,000 km Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

3 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 14,913 mi or 2 years

2 items

Brake fluid (replace)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Replace every 24,000 km or 2 years, whichever is earlier Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid. Factory: Replace every 24,000 km or 2 years; top up at visits.

Every 14,913 mi

9 items

Engine breather hose (replace if required)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Remarks: replace every 24,000 km if required Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Engine breather hose (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Remarks: Replace every 24000 km if required
Master cylinder cups (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: - - - -; Remarks: Replace every 24000 km
Throttle body rubber ducts (replace if required)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Remarks: replace every 24,000 km if required Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Throttle body rubber ducts (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Remarks: Replace every 24000 km if required
Fuel hose with clamps (replace if required)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Remarks: replace every 24,000 km if required Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Hose fuel with respective clamps (replace)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: Remarks: Replace every 24000 km if required
Clutch plates (inspect and replace if required)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: - - - -; Remarks: Inspect and replace if required every 24000 km
Clutch plates (inspect, replace if required)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Remarks: inspect and replace if required every 24,000 km Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)

Every 15,000 mi

1 item

Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 18,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 18,641 mi

3 items

HECU mounting cushions (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Remarks: Replace every 30000 km
Brake hose / bundy tubes (replace)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Remarks: replace every 30,000 km Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hose / bundy tubes. Factory: Inspect each visit; remark gives 30,000 km.

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

4 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swing arm bearings. Factory: Grease every two years.
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Swing arm bearings (clean, lubricate)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: C and L with fresh grease every two years Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)

Every 4 years

2 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

2 items

Replace inner tubes and rim tape with tires

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

No interval set

29 items

All bulbs, horn and switches (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
All fasteners (inspect, tighten)

Engine

Factory

Factory: I and TI at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column
Bundy tube mounting, all joints (inspect, tighten)

Engine

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column; inspect for leak Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Engine breather hose (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Front and rear suspension (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Head lamp beam (inspect, adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Malfunction indicator lamp (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Throttle body rubber ducts (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: I at 2nd and 3rd free services; no mark in the every-6,000 km column Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Toner rings teeth damage (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Toner rings teeth damage (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary
WSS / toner ring (inspect, clean)

Engine

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column; replace if damaged Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
WSS / toner ring (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if damaged
Fuel filter (inspect)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Fuel hose with clamps (inspect)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Fuel tank assembly (inspect, clean)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Battery voltage (inspect)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column; recharge if necessary Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Battery voltage (recharge)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: As printed: note [5] Recharge if necessary.
Clutch and throttle cable play (inspect, adjust, lubricate)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: I, A and L at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column
Center / side stand pivot (inspect, lubricate)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column; TRU4 oil Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Brake effectiveness (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Brake pad wear (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column; replace if necessary Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Brake pad wear (replace)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary
Brake pedal shaft (lubricate)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column; TRU4 oil Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Tire pressure at cold condition (inspect, set)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
Wheel freeness (inspect)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
WSS cable (inspect)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column; replace if damaged Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)
WSS cable (replace)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if damage
WSS cable clamps (fix new clamp)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: Fix new clamp if found missing
WSS cable clamps (inspect)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: free-service item: marked at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd free services (500-750 km, 5,000-6,000 km, 11,500-12,000 km); no mark in the every-6,000 km column Re-read from TVS Apache RTR 160 2V (dual-channel ABS, TCS) owner's manual pp.75-78 periodic maintenance schedule (tvsmotor.com)

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.