TVS Apache RTR Fi Promotional Video….
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
TVS Apache RTR Fi Promotional Video….
TVS Motor Q2 revenues up by 23.2%
Friday, October 31st, 2008 TVS Motor Company has reported a 23.2% increase in its revenues for the July-September quarter, FY2008-09, at Rs 1,034 crore, compared to Rs 839 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Despite increasing input costs, the lack of availability of retail finance and a general downturn in the economic scenario, TVS posted profit before tax of Rs 13.9 crore and profit after tax of Rs 10.4 crore, compared to Rs 16.9 crore and Rs 11.9 crore in Q2, FY2007-08 (which had the benefit of Rs 10.2 crore (net) on account of exceptional items.)
TVS also recorded a growth in its two-wheeler sales, with 181,000 bikes being sold in Q2, compared with 144,000 units sold in Q2 last year. TVS scooters clocked sales of 77,000 units, compared to 76,000 units sold in the corresponding period last year. The company reached a significant milestone in July this year, when it reached the two-million mark in the sales of the TVS Scooty.
TVS exported 55,000 two-wheelers in Q2, an increase of more than 50% over the corresponding period last year. The company now exports its two-wheelers to more than 54 countries worldwide.
[Via: indiaautomotive]
TVS Motor’s two-wheeler sales up by 19%
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008TVS has reported a 19% growth in the sales of its two-wheelers in September 2008, at 137,246 units, versus 115,091 units in the year ago period.
During the month, the company’s motorcycle sales went up by 32% at 71,278 units, compared to 53,991 units recorded in September last year. TVS scooters, however, showed a marginal decline, at 27,108 units, as against 27,199 units in September last year. TVS also exported 18,229 units in September this year, against 13,036 units in the corresponding period last year, an increase of almost 40%.
[Via: indiaautomotive]
TVS Motor aims 15 per cent of premium bike segment
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008TVS Motor Company has said that its is expecting to garner a 15 per cent marketshare in India in the premium bike segment. The company has revealed that at least 2.5 lakh Apache RTR bikes have been sold in the country since its launch three years back. As against 4 per cent year-on-year growth in the premium bike segment, TVS has registered a growth of about 32 per cent in this segment.
India’s third largest two-wheeler company has said all this on the sidelines of a mass delivery function hosted by them on 19th September in Hyderabad wherein about 250 bikes were handed over to customers. Currently, Andhra Pradesh is currently the second largest market for premium bikes in India after Delhi.
According to a senior representative of TVS Motor Company, Apache is the result of TVS’s racing heritage and has been designed to woo youngsters both on looks and performance. He also added that nearly 60,000 to 70,000 bikes are sold on an average, depending on the market trends. He also said that the newly-launched Apache RTR Fi will help the company in enhancing its marketshare in the premium bike segment in India. The model is currently sold in selected cities and would be available countrywide shortly.
TVS Motor Company posts 11% growth in August 2008
Monday, September 1st, 2008TVS Motor Company has posted 11% growth registering total two wheeler sales of 114,321 units in August 2008 against 102,734 units in the corresponding period of the previous year. During the month, the company’s motorcycle sales posted 13% growth recording 52,304 units in comparison to 46,235 units recorded in August 2007.
Sales witnessed a quantum increase with notable contributions across models including the fuel injected Apache RTR Fi , which the company launched in the month of July 2008. Scooters posted 3% growth recording 25,392 units as against 24,645 units during the same period of the previous year.
Promotional Video of TVS Apache Fi
During the month, the company has roped in the glamorous Indian tennis star, Sania Mirza to be the brand ambassador of it’s Scooty brand. The brand has always strived to bring out the best in young ladies and empower them with independence and self-sufficiency. The company chose to associate with Sania as brand ambassador since she emanates these qualities. As part of the agreement, Sania Mirza will be the face of the brand and will feature in commercials and other aspects of the brand.
Exports continued its upward growth trend, posting an increase of a 51% registering 18,083 units of two wheelers in August 2008 as against 12,006 units in the corresponding period of the previous year.
[Via: Indiafirstedition]
TVS TO LAUNCH APACHE RTR MENACE 180CC
Friday, August 29th, 2008TVS is on prowl now. Sidelined by Bajaj and Hero Honda in the market, the company saw drop in revenues and sales during the last fiscal year. Wanting to make ammends now the company plans to launch new models of their existing portfolio in every three to six months starting with the Apache 160 RTR Fi launched just recently.
Next in line is the Apache RTR Menace which will come with a 180cc engine and unlike Bajaj which made a mistake by not visually differenciating the 150cc and 180cc Pulsar’s, the Apache Menace will come with some cosmetic upgrades too.The company reportedly is also working on 200cc version of the Apache and that might come in the market with ABS!
The Apache RTR Menace is expected to be launced during the festive season in October or November.
[Via: Cubiccapacity]
TVS TO LAUNCH APACHE RTR MENACE 180CC
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008Sidelined by Bajaj and Hero Honda in the market, TVS saw drop in revenues and sales during the last fiscal year. Wanting to make ammends now the company plans to launch new models of their existing portfolio in every three to six months starting with the Apache 160 RTR FI launched just recently.
Next in line is the Apache RTR Menace which will come with a 180cc engine and unlike Bajaj which made a mistake by not visually differenciating the 150cc and 180cc Pulsar’s, the Apache Menace will come with some cosmetic upgrades too.The company reportedly is also working on 200cc version of the Apache and that might come in the market with ABS! The Apache RTR Menace is expected to be launced during the festive season in October or November.
New TVS Apache RTR160 Refresh
Sunday, July 27th, 2008 
The Apache RTR 160 has been upgraded with visual changes like the Apache Fi and becomes Apache RTR 160 Refresh. It features a naked chain cover, rear disk brake, tank cowl like in the Bajaj Pulsar 200 and a serrated design stickers (instead of the striped ones found on the RTR 160) which runs across the length of the bike.
It is powered by a 159.7cc engine which develops maximum power of 15.2bhp at 8500 rpm and a peak torque of 13.1Nm at 6000 rpm. The new engine is not just an overbore of the Apache’s 150cc engine. The engine’s stroke was cut down to 52.9 mm and then the bore grew to 62 mm.
TVS Apache RTR Fi Launched!!
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008TVS has launched the much awaited Apache RTR 160 Fi. The EFI technology has enabled TVS to boost peak power of this bike. The Apache RTR 160 “Fi” features a naked chain cover, rear disk brake, tank cowl like in the Bajaj Pulsar 200 and a serrated design stickers (instead of the striped ones found on the RTR 160) which runs across the length of the bike.in the looks compared to the Apache 160 non-fi. The rear is also same with LED tail lamps, re-styled silencer and CBZ X-treme type split grab rail. TVS has priced the new model at Rs. 65000.00 (Ex-showroom New Delhi).
Following are performance figures of Apache RTR Fi:
0-60 kph: 4.60seconds
0-100 kph: 14.32 seconds
Maximum speed: 120 kph
Fuel Economy: 50-60 kmpl
