iBerry

I liked the performance of the 180, but the sound of the FI is much better and is very fuel efficient. Buy the FI if you want good performance, mileage, better sound. I also was stuck between these two bikes but I eventually took the 180 home. 18900kms and no regrets. Doing the servicing on km basis, bike is about 3 and half months old, I get about a little above 800kms on a full tank, no fairing rattle or that squeaky sound from the brakes, only using semi synthetic 20W40 from Total. The vibes are not like before when the bike was new, and I haven't had to replace anything till now except for the spark plug at 10000kms and the oil filter at each servicing.

@ chicane - what cam are you using, is it a cell phone cam? And if you put the camera inside the helmet can you see the road properly? And wont the cam slip down the helmet and drop on the road? Please explain how you mount the cam in like step by step cause I also want to shoot some onboard videos. I get to ride a GSXR 1000 on tuesdays to work and back.

remortr

My vote is for FI

rennycornelius

RTR180 costs less than the FI and is more hoot to drive, PLUS you can fiddle with the carb for more performance too.
Go buy it, end of discussion.

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rags

+1 for that!

I was more in favour of the 160FI when I was looking at the Apaches and when I went to the showroom I test rode both the FI and 180. The 160FI has a better exhaust note and of course comes with FI but the 180 clearly handled better and that's what I bought in the end. I also liked the rear fender on the 180 which looks quite cool.

The increase in engine capacity of the 180 comes mainly from a longer stroke so the 180 engine is more torquey all over the rpm range. The longer swingarm and 17" wheels with tubeless tyres also improve the stability and handling.

If you're looking for performance the 180 is slightly better than 160FI and if its mileage you're looking for then probably the 160FI is slightly better.

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Trigger

dude, is that a typo? 18900kms in 3.5 months!!

I own a RTR fi, but given a chance now, i would go for RTR 180. but u cant beat the mileage of a fi (something to console myself)

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abbydance4life

What mileage does RTR 180 gives

chicane1879

It's a digicam borrowed from one of my friends, a Samsung S860.Due to slim profile it fits in easily and firmly rests near my chin/mouth inside the helmet.And yeah it's a strict no-no to ride it like that for prolonged time as there is also a chance of it falling off unless you get a way to tie the cam to your helmet.

And boy riding a GSXR to office...Would love to see a video of that!!

^^+1

RTR Fi is slightly more fun to ride owning to the glorious exhaust/intake note and top end surge but then the 180 is a more grown-up bike as compared to the 160s.

It's already been mentioned.Do refer to the previous posts.

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Viscmad

thanks for the info
its a cool video!!!!!!!!!!

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rags

Have you thought about getting a camera mount for the helmet or the petrol tank cap? A suction cup camera mount like the Fat Gecko from Delkin might also work: Fat Gecko Camera Mount - Extreme Suction Cup Mount - Delkin Devices. There ae similar offering from other companies too. Have read reviews of them and people say they do stick well. Dunno if you can get them in India.

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rennycornelius

Anyone experienced a "rebound effect" while coming out of the corner with no or slight hump??

Cuz today when i took one with little hump (right hander) the bike's rear almost jumped and settled, (65-70kmph 3 gear) it was little scary.

i'am running on 4 setting.

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