What category is the 2012 TVS Apache RTR 180?

General information
Category	Sport
Model	TVS Apache RTR 180
Year	2012

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Clutch	Wet, multiplate
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	5-speed
Ignition	IDI-Dual mode digital ignition
Fuel control	SOHC
Fuel system	Carburettor. Mikuni BS29
Valves per cylinder	2
Bore x stroke	62.5 x 57.8 mm (2.5 x 2.3 inches)
Compression	9.5:1
Top speed	124.0 km/h (77.1 mph)
Torque	15.50 Nm (1.6 kgf-m or 11.4 ft.lbs) @ 6500
Power	16.79
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	177.40 ccm (10.82 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front brakes diameter	270 mm (10.6 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear tyre dimensions	100/80-18
Front tyre dimensions	90/90-17
Rear suspension	Monotube inverted Gas filled Shox (MIG)
Front suspension travel	105 mm (4.1 inches)
Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Frame type	Double cradle
Physical measures and capacities
Reserve fuel capacity	2.50 litres (0.66 gallons)
Fuel capacity	16.00 litres (4.23 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,326 mm (52.2 inches)
Overall width	730 mm (28.7 inches)
Overall length	2,085 mm (82.1 inches)
Seat height	790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	137.0 kg (302.0 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Starter	Electric & kick

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

16.8 hp

Peak Power

Best For

Track25%

City85%

Cornering65%

Daily Riding80%

Touring30%

Passenger45%

Rider Profile

Best For	Well suited to new and beginner-to-intermediate riders thanks to its light weight, modest power, and forgiving low-speed manners.
Purpose	Designed primarily as a sporty commuter for city streets and short spirited rides rather than outright performance or long-distance touring.
Rider Fit	Its low seat height and light overall weight make it easy for shorter or less experienced riders to handle and manage at a stop.
Character	Offers a nimble, flickable feel with sharp styling that gives an aggressive naked-bike attitude despite its small-displacement single-cylinder heart.
Not Ideal For	Not the right choice for riders seeking high-speed highway touring, off-road capability, or two-up long-distance comfort.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 790mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 TVS Apache RTR 180, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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