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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 | ||
Winning Bid: ₹1,50,000.00
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.
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.
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.
- Slight chip on tank paint
- No gauges
Auction has expired
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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