Custom Cafe Racer 180 cc

One-of-a-kind custom 180cc Cafe Racer — bid now to own the street

Winning Bid: 1,50,000.00

Recent Bids

# 1 Bids
Prem
1,50,000.00
1 w
Featured Listing
Yes
Vehicle Type
Bike
Make
TVS
Model
RTR Apache 160
Year of Manufacture
2010
Year of Registration
2010
State of Registration
Maharashtra
Engine Capacity (CC)
180
Odometer Reading (KM)
0
Number of Owners
1
Transmission
Manual
Fuel Type
Petrol
Start Type
Both
Brake Type
Disc
Restoration Status
Custom
Original RC Available
Yes
Seller City
Mumbai
Seller State
Maharashtra

Highlights

For Sale: Custom 160cc Cafe Racer (Built from TVS Apache RTR 180)

Up for sale is a custom-built Cafe Racer based on the reliable and high-performing TVS Apache RTR 180 platform. This build strips away the modern factory plastic cladding to reveal a raw, retro aesthetic while retaining the aggressive, rev-happy performance of the RTR engine.

RC Avaliable. NOT STREET LEGAL

Build Overview & Specifications

  • Donor Bike: TVS Apache RTR 180

  • Engine: 179.7 cc single-cylinder engine (smooth power delivery and easy maintenance)

  • Body Style: Custom Cafe Racer (stripped-down, minimal aesthetic)

  • Riding Ergonomics: Aggressive handlebars paired with rear-set footpegs for a true cafe racer stance

  • Fuel Tank: Retro-style custom fuel tank with knee indents for a classic profile

  • Seating: Custom tuck-and-roll leatherette seat with a clean rear cowl loop

  • Lighting: Round vintage headlight, minimal front turn signals, and an integrated LED tail light bar

  • Exhaust: Custom free-flowing exhaust offering a deep, throatier exhaust note

  • Wheels & Tires: Wide profile dual-purpose tires mounted on restored rims for a low, planted stance

Key Highlights

  • Reliable Underpinnings: Built on the RTR 180 platform, offering bulletproof reliability, punchy mid-range torque, and low maintenance costs.

  • Daily Commuter Friendly: Keeps the lightweight agility of the original RTR, making it nimble in city traffic while turning heads at every stop light.

  • Turnkey Condition: Well-maintained, regularly serviced, and ready to ride with no immediate work required.

Seller's Story

Built in the bylanes of Mumbai by automotive designer. The bike the brain child one of India’s most acclaimed custom motorcycle houses. They specialize in stripping down everyday production platforms and re-engineering them into functional, high-aesthetic works of art—balancing raw, old-school craftsmanship with precision engineering. Known for clean design lines, bespoke hand-fabricated metalwork, and an uncompromising stance on ridability, their build arent just a modified motorcycle; it’s a tailored, one-of-a-kind functional sculpture built to dominate the streets.

Why This Is Special

Bespoke Craftsmanship

  • Hand-Fabricated Metalwork: Rather than using off-the-shelf fiberglass kits,  the designer reshaped the motorcycle with custom-beaten metal panels, a bespoke fuel tank with classic knee indents, and a clean rear frame loop.

  • Proportional Perfection: Strip away the sharp factory plastics, and BCW’s design exposes a horizontal bone line connecting the headlight, tank, and tuck-and-roll leather saddle for an authentic 1960s cafe racer stance.

Performance & Modern Usability

  • Track-Bred Engine: Underneath the vintage aesthetics lies the punchy 159.7 cc TVS Apache RTR motor, renowned for strong mid-range torque, sharp throttle response, and bulletproof mechanical reliability.

  • Agile Urban Ergonomics: Equipped with low clip-on handlebars and custom rear-set footpegs, it offers a committed riding posture perfect for slicing through city traffic without sacrificing everyday usability.

Collector Value & Distinction

  • One-of-One Build: Built by one of India’s most respected custom motorcycle houses, this bike is a functional piece of automotive art—guaranteed to turn heads at every stoplight while remaining easy to service with standard RTR parts.

Known Flaws

- Slight chip on tank paint
- No gauges

Total Bids Placed:

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Highest bidder was: prem jadhav

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
prem jadhav 08/09/2026 09:14 1,50,000.00
Auction started 31/08/2026 20:53

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