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    Going to buy my First Bike: Need Your advice

    Hi all xbhpians,

    Myself a Newbie from Hyderabad.Can you please provide suggestion/advice for a my first Bike with below criteria.

    My criteria
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    1) Average Usage 1000 Km per month.Mostly i would ride on city roads with heavy traffic.
    2) Budget Up to 1 lakh.
    3) Good Mileage 40-50+.
    4) Very Reliable/Low Maintenance.
    5) Good/Power full engine with max speed 110-120.
    6) Good Handling on city roads.
    7) It will be great if it suits to my personality
    Height: 5.7 feet
    Looks: Beefy Body

    Interested in below brands
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    1) Royal Enfield
    2) Hero Honda
    3) Any other brand/model which is meeting above requirement expect Pulsar.

    I am hard core fan of Royal Enfield Bikes.. but i feel it may not suit my personality , riding is not comfortable on heavy Traffic Roads and also low mileage(.. ).

    And also thinking of CBZ Extreem,Tvs apache RTR 180..

    sorry if my requirements are so.. ideal .. if there is a need i can compromise on few things.

    Thanks in advance for your most valuable suggestions...
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      If you are looking for something fast and fun on city roads then go for the Apache RTR 180 ABS or non ABS
      If you dont have experience in riding a bike then i would suggest you go for ABS...
      Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!' -Hunter S. Thompson

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      • #4
        Being RE fan the cl500 with its massive torque(minimal gear shifts) would make a very nice city commuter but at the cost of FE ;45-50+kmpl cheap maintenance good city handling go for RTR160 it will be more fun to drive in city than RTR180(IMO);HH bikes - the new cbz xtreme is feature rich but i feel RTR would be a better pick given your height

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        • #5
          RTR180 ABS or FZ.
          CRAP Blog

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          • #6
            Originally posted by eliksir View Post
            RTR180 ABS
            +1 for RTR 180 ABS. This bike fulfills all your requirements.
            Last edited by iChaitanya; 07-19-2011, 09:58 PM.
            Apache RTR 160 RD

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            • #7
              Originally posted by raja_roadster View Post
              Being RE fan the cl500 with its massive torque(minimal gear shifts) would make a very nice city commuter but at the cost of FE ;45-50+kmpl cheap maintenance good city handling go for RTR160 it will be more fun to drive in city than RTR180(IMO);HH bikes - the new cbz xtreme is feature rich but i feel RTR would be a better pick given your height
              Go for the Apache 180..Its a blast to ride in the city or highway
              Mileage will be 40-45..Its much more fun than the 160.My friends have
              both the 160 and 180.The 180 has enormous torque and power in any gear
              to set your adrenaline rushing.
              Hi raja,can you please tell me how is the 160 more fun than the 180?

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              • #8
                Thanks for precious comments...

                can you please also share your view on below issues with RTR

                . RTR180 Fuel injector : lot of complaints have raised for malfunctioning.
                . Disk Brakes : Not working properly in long run.
                . And on long rides the rider might have Back Pain.

                (Above info i have got from one my friend)

                Thanks in advance for all your suggestions.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by pavan6754 View Post
                  Thanks for precious comments...

                  can you please also share your view on below issues with RTR

                  . RTR180 Fuel injector : lot of complaints have raised for malfunctioning.
                  . Disk Brakes : Not working properly in long run.
                  . And on long rides the rider might have Back Pain.

                  (Above info i have got from one my friend)

                  Thanks in advance for all your suggestions.
                  There is no fuel injector variant for the RTR 180..
                  TVS had a 160 FI(Fuel injection),the model has been discontinued.I had/have no problems with the disk brakes.RTR discs are one of the best around today.It's just how you get used to your ride,initially you may face some discomfort but gradually it will disappear
                  Apache RTR 180 2011 | Honda Activa 2010 | CBZ Xtreme 2010 (1 month) |Apache 160 FI 2009-2010
                  Bajaj Kristal 2007-2011
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by ceebeer View Post
                    Go for the Apache 180..Its a blast to ride in the city or highway
                    Mileage will be 40-45..Its much more fun than the 160.My friends have
                    both the 160 and 180.The 180 has enormous torque and power in any gear
                    to set your adrenaline rushing.
                    Hi raja,can you please tell me how is the 160 more fun than the 180?
                    ceebeer dude check bore x stroke dimension of both RTR 160 and 180 you will know the 160 is only a short stroke motor with it comes the more rev happy nature check long stroke vs short stroke motor thread see replies from joel (expert tuner in indian racing scenario) and some other experts would have commented on it check it out you will know why i'm telling so

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                    • #11
                      just my 2cents..

                      @ceebeer: I test rode Apache 160 and Apache 180(ABS) back-to-back and the A180 had LESSER vibes IMHO.

                      @pavan6754:
                      I am also going to change my 2006 Yamaha Libero soon.. after test drives, zero'ed on A180-ABS and waiting now for Aug end to take delivery.. I loved it's punchy exhaust note, great acceleration and no-nonsense mean look.

                      For all your requirements, A180 seems good. If you go through the A180 ownership thread, just Apache needs regular maintenance/timely servicing. Also, in city the mileage will be ~40km/ltr which is a tad less than your requirement.

                      Take a test drive and I'm sure you will like it!
                      Grip. Twist. Ride-with Menacingly FAST Apache 180 ABS!
                      TVS Apache 180 ABS (Sep 2011-)
                      Yamaha Libero LX (Feb 2006-Sep 2011) sold


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                      • #12
                        the RTR has the best brakes in the 1 lakh bike segment. nothing to be worried there
                        CRAP Blog

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by raja_roadster View Post
                          ceebeer dude check bore x stroke dimension of both RTR 160 and 180 you will know the 160 is only a short stroke motor with it comes the more rev happy nature check long stroke vs short stroke motor thread see replies from joel (expert tuner in indian racing scenario) and some other experts would have commented on it check it out you will know why i'm telling so
                          Hi raja,both RTR 160 and 180 have short stroke enginesThe 180 can be tuned to any limit!
                          Apache RTR 180 2011 | Honda Activa 2010 | CBZ Xtreme 2010 (1 month) |Apache 160 FI 2009-2010
                          Bajaj Kristal 2007-2011
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                            Thanks a lot all for your precious comments....

                            Finally..

                            I am 5'7 ft height and 70 kg person.. Will be i am facing any back pain on RTR180. Also i am not that well experienced rider..(Till now i have ride my fathers passion and friends pulsur....)

                            And also can any one ..please post a comparison b/w New CBZ extreme and RTR180.. (wrf to my criteria including comfort levels)

                            Thanks in advance for your suggestions..
                            Last edited by pavan6754; 07-20-2011, 01:33 AM.

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                            • #15
                              180 -62.8 x 57.8 mm
                              160 -62 x 52.9 mm
                              so the 160 has short stroke length than 180 consequently good low end punch making city usage more fun

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