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Old 07-01-2009, 12:16 PM   #131 (permalink)
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Lolz, loads of tyre discussions going on the Apache thread!

My 0.02 rupees.... A tyre is as bad is the rider! You have to know the limitations of your tyres and be within those boundaries. Pushing the envelope of performance of the tyres and a resultant crash is entirely the fault of the rider.

I do agree TVS tyres are sucky, I too felt the difference when I changed my Dio's MRF's to TVS. But it would be too much expect of a tyre to grip as much in gravel and water as much as it grips on dry tarmac. If one wants grip in either of the above conditions it would be better to switch to a tyre more suited to the purpose.

With regards to dry tarmac grip of the Apache tyres, I feel its pretty damn good.

If one can conclusively blame the tyres as the sole reason for falling of a biike then I guess TVS can taken to court!
dio's MRF's used to skid a lot at wet...
i owned it for 4 years... but on dry they were so good tht i changed my centre stand twice cuz i scrapped the hell outta it....

TVS tyres are good in dry....with 5 psi less at both ends...
but in dry with less and recommended pressure both my skid count is 5 in this rains in my FI....
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Old 07-01-2009, 12:25 PM   #132 (permalink)
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Good catch man .. looks like FZ type tubeless radial tyre ..

Congrats man ... Pics are superb ... what's the OTR?
its 73,645/- OTR.
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Old 07-01-2009, 12:42 PM   #133 (permalink)
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is this bike fuel injected?
what else has been upgraded from the older version?
It's not the FI.
The rear tyre has been changed to 110/80 R17
Will update regarding the performance shorlty.
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Old 07-01-2009, 01:08 PM   #134 (permalink)
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its 73,645/- OTR.
What about the tyre on the other gray apache in your pics?

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It's not the FI.
The rear tyre has been changed to 110/80 R17
Will update regarding the performance shorlty.
As far as I know it's not Radial but Tubeless.
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Old 07-01-2009, 01:12 PM   #135 (permalink)
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Post Day 3: Run in to TALAKADU
Hello Guys,
Sorry for late reply,was busy with work.

Day 3 from date of delivery : Me and my cousin been to TALAKADU mainly for run in.
Bikes: RTR 160 and RTR 180
===RTR 180===

Odo reading:550kms done in 4 days.
Done with 1st service.
Top speed: 125 Kmph on speedo.
Efficiency: Around 35 Kmpl.
Braking: May be best in class. Discs on both front and rear.
Handling: Best for tracks. better than RTR 160.

The bike is Vibe free till about 8K RPM and above that its same like the 160(considerably less tough). Vibration dampers on the handle are bigger than the RTR 160 can be noticed easily.
Errors in the speedometer have been fixed and a new feature of logging the TOP speed(its a menu on the speedometer) has been added.
Exhaust note is a treat to the ears (for me).
Tyres : Both front and rear are 17 inch rims, front 90/80 and rear 110/80
Will post the pics of the ride very soon.

All together a GREAT BIKE!!!
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Run in till 1k km or 500km???
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Run in till 1k km or 500km???
We did only 500Kms couldn't wait for long.
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What about the tyre on the other gray apache in your pics?


As far as I know it's not Radial but Tubeless.
Rear tyre on the grey RTR was wornout, i replaced it with the same tyre.
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Rear tyre on the grey RTR was wornout, i replaced it with the same tyre.
but it looks like FZ type radial tyre
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Smile Pics of Run-in ride
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