In India’s fiercely competitive 125cc motorcycle market, the TVS Apache 125 emerges as a game-changer, blending race-inspired design with everyday practicality. This premium commuter bike offers young riders and urban commuters an irresistible package of style, technology, and efficiency at an accessible price point of ₹1.06 lakh (ex-showroom).
Bold Design That Turns Heads
The Apache 125 maintains TVS’s aggressive styling, with a street-naked form that demands attention. Its edgy tank extensions, angular LED headlamp with DRLs, and the graphics make it look power-packed and gives it the street presence which we have not seen in the 125cc space. While the red-striped alloy wheels and LED taillight enhance premium character; the ergonomically sculpted 12-liter fuel tank seamlessly integrates with the edgy fuel tank shrouds ensuring a comfortable yet assertive riding experience; be it on city streets or the open highway. The Apache 125 doesn’t look like your typical run-of-the-mill commuter bike; instead it is a fashion statement for the style-conscious youth in India.
TVS Apache 125: Efficient Yet Spirited Performance
Centre of the bike is a peppy 124.9cc Dura-Life engine which produces 11.2bhp and 11 Nm – impressive figures in its class. What really does it apart is the TVS’s Proprietary RT-Fi (Race Tuned-Fuel Injection) technology and idle-Start-Stop system i. e iECO techonology also due to these approvals and because of them comes the 65 kmpl fuel efficiency that makes it a segment leader. The slick 5-speed gearbox makes easy work of city commuting and the bike can do 0-60 kmph in 6.8 seconds and manage a top speed of 102 kmph. This combination of pep and parsimony is perfect for students and office workers.
Class-Leading Technology Features
The Apache 125 sets the benchmark with its 5-inch full-color TFT display – a first for the 125cc segment. This smart console with TVS SmartXonnect Bluetooth connectivity provides features such turn-by-turn navigation, call/SMS alerts, lean angle, low fuel warning and assists in detailed ride analytics. With just the gear position indicator and rear-tyre slip alert for the safety conscious, and the lap timer for individuals who will end up using it. It is these tech upgrades that places the Apache 125 as a connected riding partner and not just basic transportation.
TVS Apache 125: Confidence-Inspiring Ride Dynamics
While the Apache 125 gets segment first dual-channel Super ABS (S-ABS), mated with 270mm front, 200mm rear meat disc brakes resulting in a confident braking. Certainly the 17in tubeless tyres generate some decent grip and the telescopic front forks and rear monoshock (with a fairly generous 110mm and 100mm travel respectively) do a great job of soaking up the vagaries of an urban road network. The straight seating posture and plush split seats guarantee a comfortable ride even during long commutes, making it apt for college goers as well as regular office goers.
Value Proposition That Makes Sense
For a price that undercuts its competitors – the Bajaj Pulsar 125 and Hero Glamour – by a fair margin, Apache 125 offers features that make its slight premium a good proposition. TVS is backing it up with a seductive finance scheme (₹19,000 down payment and ₹3,200/month for eight years) as well as launch offers such as a 5 year or 70,000km warranty, first-year free insurance and a ₹3,000 exchange bonus. For young buyers graduating from 100cc bikes or scooters, it’s an attractive blend of sporty style and reasonable ownership costs.
Who Should Buy the Apache 125?
This motorcycle perfectly serves:
- Style-conscious students wanting to stand out on campus
- Urban professionals seeking a feature-rich daily commuter
- Beginner riders transitioning to more powerful bikes
- Tech-savvy millennials who value connected features
While it faces stiff competition from established players, the Apache 125’s unique combination of racing DNA and commuter practicality makes it particularly appealing to India’s younger generation of riders who refuse to compromise on either style or substance.
Final Verdict: A New Benchmark in the 125cc Class
The TVS Apache 125 offers a good compromise between commuter and sporty motorcycles. It supports in the three most critical areas that matter the most to Indian buyers (great mileage + latest technology + head-turning looks) whilst holding true to the brand’s legendary reliability. The Apache 125 is the ideal compromise for those bored with milquetoast commuting machines, but who aren’t quite ready for full-on serious bikes. The products sets the stage for TVS — India’s second largest two-wheeler manufacturer — to rewrite the rules of the 125cc segment, giving rising India a flavour of premium motorcycling, without bearing the cost of it.
Test rides for the TVS Apache 125 have already commenced at showrooms in India. …” We recommend having a look at the official TVS Motor website for a detailed look at the specifications, and also for booking options.
