TVS Genuine Cam Chain Guide for Apache RTR 160 4V / 200 4V – N9011590

TVS Genuine Timing Chain Guide / Cam Chain Guide for Apache RTR 160 4V & 200 4V

If you are searching for an Apache 160 4V timing chain guide, Apache 200 4V cam chain guide, or N9011590 engine guide, this genuine TVS spare is identified in the manufacturer parts catalogues as GUIDE CAMCHAIN. The exact part number is N9011590. It is a guide component in the engine camshaft timing-chain system—not the motorcycle final-drive chain guide and not the complete timing-chain assembly.

The TVS spare-parts price list calls the product GUIDE CAMCHAIN 3X4 Lacing. The phrasing “3X4 Lacing” is retained as a catalogue descriptor, not a verified dimensional measurement or a guarantee of fitment to any other engine. Select the part by exact OEM number and applicable engine-clutch/camshaft layout, not by a generic “Apache chain tensioner” search.

Verified product specifications

Motorcycle compatibility — exact application is essential

Fitment warning: Do not order solely because the vehicle is called Apache RTR 160 4V or RTR 200 4V. TVS has updated camshaft and cam-chain parts in certain newer engines. The chassis/VIN-based TVS parts lookup and the original guide part number take precedence over broad product titles.

Cam chain guide versus cam chain tensioner — what is the difference?

N9011590 guides the engine camshaft timing chain as it runs through the engine. Nearby in the same TVS diagrams are a separate tensioner-side guide N9011600, the timing chain N9011570 and the adjuster/tensioner assembly N9011310. These are individual replaceable items, and their part numbers are not interchangeable.

What you receive

• 1 TVS N9011590 camshaft timing-chain guide, as the individually listed replacement component.
• TVS packaging supplied for the available batch; packaging design can vary.

You do NOT receive the timing chain itself, automatic chain tensioner adjuster, opposing tensioner guide, camshaft sprocket, gaskets, bolts or a complete cam-chain replacement kit. No tools or photography props are included.

When should the cam-chain guide be inspected?

• Timing-chain area rattling or abnormal mechanical noise, especially when a technician suspects the timing system.
• Visible damage, cracking, abnormal guide-face wear or a guide that no longer contacts the chain correctly.
• Engine work involving timing-chain replacement or inspection of guides and tensioning components.
• A mechanic diagnoses wear in the chain path rather than merely an adjustment problem.

Engine noise alone does not prove this guide is defective. Similar symptoms can result from a stretched timing chain, defective tensioner adjuster, other guide, incorrect valve clearance or unrelated engine wear. Confirm the root cause before ordering.

Ordering checks before payment

• Share the exact vehicle model, manufacturing year, variant and engine revision; “RTR 160” without “4V” is insufficient.
• Identify the part number using the motorcycle chassis number in the appropriate TVS EPC/parts catalogue.
• Where available, compare the removed guide with N9011590, including overall shape, mounting end and chain-contact surface.
• For 165RP / revised RTR 160 4V engines, check whether the correct catalogue reference is NF010590 instead.
• Distinguish N9011590 (cam-chain guide) from N9011600 (tensioner guide) and N9011310 (adjuster assembly).
• Confirm the current batch’s package MRP and any manufacturer supersession before buying.

Installation and engine service notes

• Have timing-system work performed by a qualified TVS technician or experienced motorcycle mechanic.
• Use the exact vehicle service-manual instructions for accessing the guide and resetting or positioning the tensioning system.
• Maintain engine timing according to the service manual; incorrect cam timing can cause serious engine damage.
• Check chain, tensioner guide, tensioner adjuster and camshaft sprocket at the same inspection; replace only as required.
• Use specified tools, assembly procedures and tightening torques. No torque specification is asserted here.
• Verify timing, free movement, oil supply and absence of abnormal noise before returning the bike to service.

Genuine TVS identification and technical limitations

The exact N9011590 code appears in TVS parts references and on the TVS Motor Indonesia original-parts storefront. The 2 May 2024 Indian TVS price list provides the exact printed description and a historical ₹144 MRP. A currently available physical package, seal, current MRP and latest supersession status have not been examined, so those details must be verified from your own stock before publication. Do not use photos of another guide as images for this SKU.

Frequently asked questions

Is N9011590 the Apache RTR 160 4V cam chain guide?

Yes, N9011590 appears in the TVS parts catalogue for specified original RTR 160 4V carburettor and FI configurations. Verify the particular engine revision before ordering.

Does N9011590 fit the Apache RTR 200 4V?

TVS RTR 200 4V carburettor and FI parts catalogues list this exact cam-chain guide. Confirm any later production revisions using the chassis number.

Is this a timing chain or a chain guide?

It is the camshaft timing-chain guide, not the chain itself. The separate camchain part is N9011570 in the referenced catalogue.

Can I use this to replace the tensioner assembly N9011310?

No. N9011310 is the chain-tensioner adjuster assembly, a separate part with a different function.

Is N9011590 the same as N9011600?

No. N9011600 is identified as TENSIONER CAMCHAIN, while N9011590 is GUIDE CAMCHAIN. The parts cannot be treated as interchangeable.

Does it fit Apache RTR 160 2V or RTR 180 2V?

Not verified for these two-valve models. Match the correct part number through a TVS parts catalogue before ordering.

Will this fit all Apache RTR 160 4V BS6 versions?

Not guaranteed. A later 165RP catalogue lists another guide, NF010590, for a different configuration. Confirm the engine revision and removed guide.

What does the 165RP revision mean for this part?

The 165RP parts catalogue includes NF010590 as a separate GUIDE CAMCHAIN listing. It creates a compatibility risk if the same N9011590 guide is assumed suitable for every RTR 160 4V.

Is NF010590 a confirmed replacement or supersession of N9011590?

No confirmed supersession or interchangeability has been established. The two numbers are separately listed for different configurations.

Does it fit the Apache RTR 200 4V XConnect 2022?

The exact part code is listed in an authorized TVS distributor reference for the 2022 XConnect Apache 200 4V application. Verify market and production differences.

Does N9011590 fit TVS Raider 125 or Ronin 225?

No reliable exact-code fitment was established for those motorcycles. Do not assume compatibility.

How many guides are included?

The parts diagrams specify one N9011590 guide per listed assembly. This product is offered as one guide, not a pair or full kit.

Does this come with the tensioner or gaskets?

No separate tensioner, chain, bolts or gaskets are promised with this single guide listing.

Is this a TVS Genuine product?

The part number is documented by TVS, including the manufacturer’s Indonesian original-parts store. For your purchased stock, confirm the TVS packaging and seal before advertising it as physical TVS Genuine stock.

Can a worn guide make a rattling noise?

Guide wear can be one possible cause of timing-system noise, but a mechanic must examine the chain, tensioner, valve train and other causes before diagnosing it.

Does the chain have to be replaced with the guide?

Not always. A technician should check the chain and the other timing-system components against service limits before deciding which parts need replacement.

Can I install this without opening the engine?

The required disassembly depends on the engine. Follow the specific TVS workshop manual rather than assuming an external bolt-on installation.

What is the current price or MRP?

The May 2024 TVS list records ₹144. Your actual current package and selling price may differ, so confirm the printed MRP for available stock.

How do I confirm whether I need N9011590 or N9011600?

Check the OEM exploded diagram, removed part and mounting location: they are separately numbered guide/tensioner-side components.

Can I order using just the bike model name?

For low-risk ordering, share the exact variant, year and preferably the chassis-verified TVS part number or clear photograph of the removed part.

Helpful related components for the same timing-chain system

The following codes are research references only; they should be linked as separate products if actually stocked and verified: N9011570 (camshaft timing chain), N9011600 (tensioner-side guide), N9011310 (tensioner adjuster assembly), and N9011560 (camshaft sprocket). This page sells only N9011590.

Under The Hood recommends matching the correct TVS part number and clutch/engine generation before purchase rather than ordering a generic “Apache timing chain tensioner” by appearance.