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bprags · 07-07-2009, 11:37 AM

congrats dude.

Shivanshu · 07-07-2009, 12:02 PM

If our friends here are saying that after first service:

1. Vibrations not ther..thats great
2. Mileage is good ... another positive point
3. Engine has a punch... thats good

I think TVS has done their homework

but then we need to wait and see when the engine opens up completely or some of our friends who own 180 go for a tour and then can provide a travelogue with bike experience

a.umesh · 07-07-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badbikerboy

Thanx for the welcome and info

And yes, I am very happy. I booked my white Apache180 yesterday. And I wanna share this incident with u guys.

When I entered the TVS showroom, A guy named Manish welcomed me. I was in a very good mood, and I knew almost everything about Apache 180, thanx to xBhp owners of the bike

. So i decided to behave like a newbie biker (who don't know anything about the bikes) and have some fun

. Here's the short conversation between me and the sales guy (say Manish).

Me- (Indicating towards Orange Apache160-Fi) So this is the newly launched 180.
Manish- No sir, this bike has been launched few months ago, Its the Fi version of 160.
Me- Fi???
Manish- Sir that means Fuel Injection. No carb but more power and better fuel efficiency.
Me- (I was standing just next to the Black Apache 180) Whatever! Where is the 180? (while looking at the Grey Apache 160)
Manish- Sir, just next to u is Apache 180. (smiling)
Me- Oh, So this is the bike? It looks same as the 160. Whats new in it? (started to look at the TVS star city)
Manish- Sir this bike has tubeless tyres, it has 17.3BHP that gives more mileage (I couldn't stop my smile when he said that ) And Its length has been increased. It also has rear disc brake like the Fi.
Me- (indicating towards split grab rail) Is this broken???
Manish- (I can't explain the look of his face at that time) No sir, it is designed in this way. it is more convenient for the pillion.
Me- Oh I see. ( than exclaimed with joy looking excited) Wow, And it also has newly designed racing stripes too. Very nice..
Manish- (confused) huh? oh yes sir. same on the wheels too...

Manish didn't go with me for a test ride, he sent some one else named Suresh. He wasn't sure if he will be back in one piece with me.

Ripped and enjoyed the 180 on the streets and roads with traffic,(no empty road or highway nearby

) Suresh was scared a bit but when we reached the showroom he told me "Bhaiya, bike achhi chalate ho". I said thanx and booked the bike.

Manish told me that White will take about 10-15 days but grey and black are available. I told him I can wait for that. And came back to my place with a "Menacing" smile on my face.

he he he.. congrats buddy..

badbikerboy · 07-07-2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bprags

congrats dude.

Quote:

Originally Posted by a.umesh

he he he.. congrats buddy..

thanx guys...

a.umesh · 07-07-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badbikerboy

thanx guys...

so... wen are ya goin to get it??

badbikerboy · 07-07-2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a.umesh

so... wen are ya goin to get it??

as soon as the "White Menace" arrives to the showroom...

they told me it will take 10-15days...i can wait...

a.umesh · 07-07-2009, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badbikerboy

as soon as the "White Menace" arrives to the showroom...

they told me it will take 10-15days...i can wait...

wow.. white is rely good.. unique..

Excited huh??

chatterbox1 · 07-07-2009, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badbikerboy

Thanx for the welcome and info

And yes, I am very happy. I booked my white Apache180 yesterday. And I wanna share this incident with u guys.

When I entered the TVS showroom, A guy named Manish welcomed me. I was in a very good mood, and I knew almost everything about Apache 180, thanx to xBhp owners of the bike

. So i decided to behave like a newbie biker (who don't know anything about the bikes) and have some fun

. Here's the short conversation between me and the sales guy (say Manish).

Me- (Indicating towards Orange Apache160-Fi) So this is the newly launched 180.
Manish- No sir, this bike has been launched few months ago, Its the Fi version of 160.
Me- Fi???
Manish- Sir that means Fuel Injection. No carb but more power and better fuel efficiency.
Me- (I was standing just next to the Black Apache 180) Whatever! Where is the 180? (while looking at the Grey Apache 160)
Manish- Sir, just next to u is Apache 180. (smiling)
Me- Oh, So this is the bike? It looks same as the 160. Whats new in it? (started to look at the TVS star city)
Manish- Sir this bike has tubeless tyres, it has 17.3BHP that gives more mileage (I couldn't stop my smile when he said that ) And Its length has been increased. It also has rear disc brake like the Fi.
Me- (indicating towards split grab rail) Is this broken???
Manish- (I can't explain the look of his face at that time) No sir, it is designed in this way. it is more convenient for the pillion.
Me- Oh I see. ( than exclaimed with joy looking excited) Wow, And it also has newly designed racing stripes too. Very nice..
Manish- (confused) huh? oh yes sir. same on the wheels too...

Manish didn't go with me for a test ride, he sent some one else named Suresh. He wasn't sure if he will be back in one piece with me.

Ripped and enjoyed the 180 on the streets and roads with traffic,(no empty road or highway nearby

) Suresh was scared a bit but when we reached the showroom he told me "Bhaiya, bike achhi chalate ho". I said thanx and booked the bike.

Manish told me that White will take about 10-15 days but grey and black are available. I told him I can wait for that. And came back to my place with a "Menacing" smile on my face.

congoz badbikerboy!

a.umesh · 07-07-2009, 03:14 PM

today i took test ride.. none of the crew members came along with me..
i was alone and test ride was almost 4-5kms..
breaks are rely powerful.. very comfortable.. pick up, don ask..
but sorry ta say this, i din feel much pick up in 1st gear..
and in 2-3-4-5 gears, power rushes like hell..
TVS crew ppl removed connections of speedometer and tacho..
I was unable a check the top speed and all..
75,406/- on road price...

badbikerboy · 07-07-2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a.umesh

wow.. white is rely good.. unique..

Excited huh??

yup, my frnds told me to go for the grey one but White is a class apart...

and did u say excited??? i am extremely excited...

Quote:

Originally Posted by chatterbox1

congoz badbikerboy!

thanx bro...

07-07-2009, 12:02 PM	#162 (permalink)
Shivanshu The Devil RXrider Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,247	If our friends here are saying that after first service: 1. Vibrations not ther..thats great 2. Mileage is good ... another positive point 3. Engine has a punch... thats good I think TVS has done their homework but then we need to wait and see when the engine opens up completely or some of our friends who own 180 go for a tour and then can provide a travelogue with bike experience __________________ *Save the Earth - We are the one who are running out of time, as Earth will take it own time to heal but that time may not be enough for us.* http://www.ridesafewith.me *I dont just ride my bikes, I live with them.* Yamaha RX100 (1987) Yamaha YZF R15 (2010)

07-07-2009, 03:14 PM	#169 (permalink)
a.umesh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad/Miyapur Posts: 187	today i took test ride.. none of the crew members came along with me.. i was alone and test ride was almost 4-5kms.. breaks are rely powerful.. very comfortable.. pick up, don ask.. but sorry ta say this, i din feel much pick up in 1st gear.. and in 2-3-4-5 gears, power rushes like hell.. TVS crew ppl removed connections of speedometer and tacho.. I was unable a check the top speed and all.. 75,406/- on road price... __________________ http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community.aspx?cmm=91524710 join P220 community and make it happening!! Missin you Kriss!! :(

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