{"product_id":"tvs-apache-rtr-160-200-4v-timing-cam-chain-guide-n9011590","title":"TVS Genuine Cam Chain Guide for Apache RTR 160 4V \/ 200 4V – N9011590","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTVS Genuine Timing Chain Guide \/ Cam Chain Guide for Apache RTR 160 4V \u0026amp; 200 4V\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerified product specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand \/ manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTVS Motor Company – TVS genuine replacement part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExact part number \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN9011590\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTVS catalogue name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGUIDE CAMCHAIN \/ GUIDE CAMCHAIN 3X4 Lacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon buyer names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCam chain guide; timing chain guide; camshaft timing chain guide; engine chain guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem \/ location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInside the engine camshaft timing-chain path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity in referenced exploded parts diagram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 guide per listed assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne guide; packaging contents must be checked against actual TVS pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHistorical TVS price-list MRP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹144, published 2 May 2024; not necessarily the current printed MRP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHSN in May 2024 price list\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87141090 (verify current classification before invoicing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour, dimensions, material, shipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot independently established; product may be revised by manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMotorcycle compatibility — exact application is essential\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotorcycle \/ engine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitment evidence and buying decision\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApache RTR 160 4V – original carburettor version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN9011590 appears in the RTR 160 4V camshaft \/ crankshaft exploded parts catalogue. Check the removed guide and vehicle variant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApache RTR 160 4V – original FI \/ selected BS6 versions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTVS parts-catalogue and seller references list this code; the model year alone is not a substitute for chassis\/part-number verification.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApache RTR 200 4V – carburettor version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN9011590 appears as cam-chain guide, one piece, in the TVS RTR 200 parts catalogue.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApache RTR 200 4V – FI version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN9011590 appears in the same original catalogue camshaft assembly for the FI application.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApache RTR 160 4V \/ 200 4V XConnect 2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTVS distributor reference lists this exact guide number for these XConnect 2022 applications; check market-specific revisions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApache RTR 160 4V 165RP \/ newer engine revision\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLater catalogue lists a separate guide NF010590 for 165RP. N9011590 must NOT be assumed interchangeable.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApache RTR 160 2V or RTR 180 2V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo exact-code catalogue verification for this listing. Different chain guides appear in these engine families.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApache RTR 200 4V latest revisions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe historical catalogues establish the application for particular configurations, not every new model year or engine revision.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTVS Ronin 225, Raider 125, RR310, RTR310, other motorcycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo verified exact-code fitment established for these bikes in this research; excluded from compatibility claims.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCam chain guide versus cam chain tensioner — what is the difference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eN9011590 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTVS catalogue term\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded in this SKU?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN9011590\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGUIDE CAMCHAIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — current product\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN9011600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTENSIONER CAMCHAIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — separate component\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN9011310\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eADJUSTER ASSY TENSIONER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — separate assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN9011570\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAMCHAIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — separate timing chain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN9011560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSPROCKET CAMSHAFT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — separate sprocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNF010590\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGUIDE CAMCHAIN (newer 165RP application)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — separate guide code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 TVS N9011590 camshaft timing-chain guide, as the individually listed replacement component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTVS packaging supplied for the available batch; packaging design can vary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen should the cam-chain guide be inspected?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiming-chain area rattling or abnormal mechanical noise, especially when a technician suspects the timing system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible damage, cracking, abnormal guide-face wear or a guide that no longer contacts the chain correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine work involving timing-chain replacement or inspection of guides and tensioning components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mechanic diagnoses wear in the chain path rather than merely an adjustment problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering checks before payment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShare the exact vehicle model, manufacturing year, variant and engine revision; “RTR 160” without “4V” is insufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the part number using the motorcycle chassis number in the appropriate TVS EPC\/parts catalogue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere available, compare the removed guide with N9011590, including overall shape, mounting end and chain-contact surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor 165RP \/ revised RTR 160 4V engines, check whether the correct catalogue reference is NF010590 instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinguish N9011590 (cam-chain guide) from N9011600 (tensioner guide) and N9011310 (adjuster assembly).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the current batch’s package MRP and any manufacturer supersession before buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation and engine service notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave timing-system work performed by a qualified TVS technician or experienced motorcycle mechanic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the exact vehicle service-manual instructions for accessing the guide and resetting or positioning the tensioning system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain engine timing according to the service manual; incorrect cam timing can cause serious engine damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck chain, tensioner guide, tensioner adjuster and camshaft sprocket at the same inspection; replace only as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse specified tools, assembly procedures and tightening torques. No torque specification is asserted here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify timing, free movement, oil supply and absence of abnormal noise before returning the bike to service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGenuine TVS identification and technical limitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs N9011590 the Apache RTR 160 4V cam chain guide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, N9011590 appears in the TVS parts catalogue for specified original RTR 160 4V carburettor and FI configurations. Verify the particular engine revision before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes N9011590 fit the Apache RTR 200 4V?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTVS RTR 200 4V carburettor and FI parts catalogues list this exact cam-chain guide. Confirm any later production revisions using the chassis number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this a timing chain or a chain guide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the camshaft timing-chain guide, not the chain itself. The separate camchain part is N9011570 in the referenced catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this to replace the tensioner assembly N9011310?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. N9011310 is the chain-tensioner adjuster assembly, a separate part with a different function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs N9011590 the same as N9011600?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. N9011600 is identified as TENSIONER CAMCHAIN, while N9011590 is GUIDE CAMCHAIN. The parts cannot be treated as interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it fit Apache RTR 160 2V or RTR 180 2V?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot verified for these two-valve models. Match the correct part number through a TVS parts catalogue before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill this fit all Apache RTR 160 4V BS6 versions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot guaranteed. A later 165RP catalogue lists another guide, NF010590, for a different configuration. Confirm the engine revision and removed guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the 165RP revision mean for this part?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs NF010590 a confirmed replacement or supersession of N9011590?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo confirmed supersession or interchangeability has been established. The two numbers are separately listed for different configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it fit the Apache RTR 200 4V XConnect 2022?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exact part code is listed in an authorized TVS distributor reference for the 2022 XConnect Apache 200 4V application. Verify market and production differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes N9011590 fit TVS Raider 125 or Ronin 225?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo reliable exact-code fitment was established for those motorcycles. Do not assume compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many guides are included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe parts diagrams specify one N9011590 guide per listed assembly. This product is offered as one guide, not a pair or full kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes this come with the tensioner or gaskets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo separate tensioner, chain, bolts or gaskets are promised with this single guide listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this a TVS Genuine product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan a worn guide make a rattling noise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuide 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the chain have to be replaced with the guide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot always. A technician should check the chain and the other timing-system components against service limits before deciding which parts need replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I install this without opening the engine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe required disassembly depends on the engine. Follow the specific TVS workshop manual rather than assuming an external bolt-on installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the current price or MRP?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe May 2024 TVS list records ₹144. Your actual current package and selling price may differ, so confirm the printed MRP for available stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I confirm whether I need N9011590 or N9011600?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the OEM exploded diagram, removed part and mounting location: they are separately numbered guide\/tensioner-side components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I order using just the bike model name?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor low-risk ordering, share the exact variant, year and preferably the chassis-verified TVS part number or clear photograph of the removed part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHelpful related components for the same timing-chain system\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TVS Motor Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52545650721063,"sku":"N9011590","price":152.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/7447\/0183\/files\/library-07AFF117-4049-419A-8E49-ED4F63ADB1F8-L0-001.jpg?v=1793997765","url":"https:\/\/underthehood.co.in\/products\/tvs-apache-rtr-160-200-4v-timing-cam-chain-guide-n9011590","provider":"UNDER THE HOOD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}