Date:15/03/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/03/15/stories/2006031505951808.htm

Business - Briefly

TVS Apache now in Bangalore

BANGALORE: TVS Motor Company on Tuesday launched here its latest engineering and design product, TVS Apache. The 150cc motorcycle was expected to corner a 30 per cent share in the premium segment of motorcycles having a monthly sales of around 50,000. "Next fiscal, we aim at selling 200,000 Apaches," TVS Motor Vice-President (Marketing), Prasad Narasimhan, said. Designed to woo youngsters, Apache sports an aggressive and sporty look and is said to be the fastest off the block in the 150cc category. The top end version of the bike will come with an electric start and 240 MM front brake and is priced at Rs. 52,490. The other version will be priced at Rs. 48,000 ex-showroom, Bangalore.