Is TVS Apache RTR 160 E20 compliant?
Your bike can safely use E20 petrol. You may notice a minor 3-5% mileage difference, which is normal.
E20 compatible from: 2023 onwards
Expected mileage impact: 3-5% reduction(NITI Aayog two-wheeler data)
TVS Motor's official E20 guide. TVS VP Aniruddha Haldar confirmed all TVS vehicles are E20 compliant, citing over 1 million Ntorq 125 riders already using E20 without performance issues. Source: TVS Motor Official Blog: E20 Fuel Guide
Variant-wise E20 compliance status
Disc Bluetooth
petrol
Front Disc ABS
petrol
Front Disc ABS BS6
petrol
Matt Red Rear Disc
petrol
Racing Edition
petrol
Rear Disc
petrol
Rear Disc ABS
petrol
Rear Disc ABS BS6
petrol
RM Drum Black Edition
petrol
Single Disc Matt Red
petrol
White Race Edition Rear Disc
petrol
| Variant | Fuel | E20 Status |
|---|---|---|
| Disc Bluetooth | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
| Front Disc ABS | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
| Front Disc ABS BS6 | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
| Matt Red Rear Disc | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
| Racing Edition | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
| Rear Disc | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
| Rear Disc ABS | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
| Rear Disc ABS BS6 | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
| RM Drum Black Edition | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
| Single Disc Matt Red | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
| White Race Edition Rear Disc | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
Other TVS models
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Is the TVS Apache RTR 160 E20 ready?
Yes, the Apache RTR 160 is E20 ready. TVS updated its fuel injection and seal materials for E20 petrol from April 2023.
Does E20 petrol lower Apache RTR 160 mileage?
A 3-5% mileage reduction is typical on E20. The Apache RTR 160's engine mapping accounts for higher ethanol content, keeping efficiency loss within this range.
Does E20 cause wear in TVS Apache RTR 160?
Safe for long-term use. TVS tested the Apache RTR 160 with E20 blends for durability. Fuel system components are ethanol-resistant.