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TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Carb Vs. FI (10 Differences)

Written by Tejen Dhankhar

TVS has introduced the new Apache RTR 200 4V in two fuel delivery configurations, one with a carburetor while the other with a fuel-injection. However, there’s more than just equipment which needs to be noted down.

Here’s a list of differences between the two models:

  1. CARBURETOR & EFI BRANDS: The carburetor is sourced from Keihin CV while the closed-loop EFI system is sourced from Bosch.
  2. POWER: The FI version produces 21 PS of power while the carb version produces 0.95 PS lesser.
  3. WEIGHT: At 148.5 kg, the FI version weighs 500 gms more than the carb model.
  4. POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO: The FI model produces 141.5 PS / tonne while the carb model produces 138.5 PS / tonne.
  5. PERFORMANCE: The FI model can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in 3.90 seconds while the carb model sprints in 3.95 seconds. Both bikes however have a claimed 0-100 performance of 12 seconds.
  6. TOP SPEED: The FI version has a higher top speed at 129 kmph compared to the carb models 127 kmph.
  7. THROTTLE RESPONSE: The throttle response on the FI version is crisper compared to the carb model.
  8. EMISSION COMPLIANCE: The FI version is BS-IV compliant while the carb version only meets the BS-III emission standards.
  9. EXHAUST NOTE: On the FI version, the exhaust note is more timed and throaty. Although both sound almost similar, you would surely notice the carb version to lack some bass.
  10. STYLING: Both bikes have no visual changes apart from the DFI Logic sticker on the engine cowl of the FI version.