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PatienceWins · 06-20-2009, 06:06 PM

I did a very short test drive of 180 today. I have not driven 160.

I expected vibrations as it is a common feedback about 160. On the contrary I found the bike well refined.

The acceleration is very good in low and mid range. I could not check the high end as it was a short drive. The bike revs freely and the rpm needle goes wild at higher gears.

I am 6'2" tall and found the seating position sporty and quite comfortable, though it is not apt for long drives.

The handling seems to be good - I could not test it in the short test drive.

The ride comfort is good.

I think the bike is good VFM and great for city use with enough thrills for an enthusiast.

payeng · 06-20-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by prafultripathy

Just back from a TD of a white RTR 180! Follwing is what I felt :-

- Bike is just feels like a RTR.
- Visually the from the rear the 110 is making its presence felt and adds to the bike's character.
- Vibes percived are a lot lesser than the 160's. I did not feel much of the trademark handlebar vibes of the 160 on this 180.
- Exhaust growl is good, but not better than the 160 Fi.
- I am not aware of the exact specs, has the swingarm length increased?!? The bike's handling is not as razor sharp as the 160, or this is what I felt.
- At higher RPM's the tacho needle goes into a wild tizzy.
- Breaking is the same as the RTR 160.

Less vibes.. Good

chauhan_saurabh · 06-20-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by payeng

Less vibes.. Good

Making me happy as I read these more and more and I always loved RTR.

But as I described in TVS Apache RTR 180 .. I did feel vibes in the test ride at least more than RTR FI.

Service center guy claimed mileage to 40-45kmpl for this bike.

Praful · 06-21-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by abhijeet080808

Wow! Nice test ride report! So, vibes are finally gone, phew!

Yes, the swing arm has been extended. Now, the only thing left is to compare this with the to be launched P220!

Edit - How does it compare with your P220?

Can't really compare it with the P220, both are different bikes. Ofcourse the handling/braking on the RTR is way better any day. The engine fun factor is another story!

johnjojo08 · 06-21-2009, 03:13 PM

See new apache RTR 180 videos.. Got the links from orkut apache community..uploaded by Siddhartha

YouTube - APACHE RTR 180 EXPERIENCE PART 2

YouTube - APACHE RTR 180 EXPERIENCE PART 1

YouTube - APACHE RTR 180 EXPERIENCE PART 3

rennycornelius · 06-21-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by prafultripathy

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- Exhaust growl is good, but not better than the 160 Fi.

The rushing urge of the 160 Fi is missing here.

though i didnt took the test ride of it but ur two sentences made me tap and kiss the tank of my FI........

but no doubt the RTR 180 is a gr8 bike.....

abhijeet080808 · 06-22-2009, 12:06 AM

^^^ Well, it is not a safety issue, so there will be no compulsory standards. Yes the vibes are there, but don't people buy the RTR? If sales drops enough, TVS will be compelled to correct the issue. Apache has lots of other factors going for it, so people usually ignore the vibes. If you like it go for it, else do not buy it. Simple!

sam92 · 06-22-2009, 12:42 AM

after reading all this

CAN THIS BE THE TWIST IN THE STORY OF TVS

vipin_s · 06-22-2009, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by abhijeet080808

^^^ Well, it is not a safety issue, so there will be no compulsory standards. Yes the vibes are there, but don't people buy the RTR? If sales drops enough, TVS will be compelled to correct the issue. Apache has lots of other factors going for it, so people usually ignore the vibes. If you like it go for it, else do not buy it. Simple!

Right, you sound simple and logical. What are Apaches and RTRs afterall, they are all derivatives of Suz. Fiero, ofcourse with tweaks. A150 sounded as if it's going to sink all 150cc bikes in one stroke, then it won mind boggling awards, only to be taken off shelf within 1.5 years or so. Then RTR, then RTR Fi all were having some 'vibration' issues. Anyone would expect TVS to rectify this on priority basis. Some time back people used to say "Even a Rolls Royce vibrates, so what.." ?...hope TVS doesn't have such mindset.

Let's see few more ownership views and reviews. I still hope RTR180 will be vibes free compared to the earlier versions, else it's a beating to TVS reputation and erosion in terms loyalty to TVS.

Praful · 06-22-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by vipin_s

Then RTR, then RTR Fi all were having some 'vibration' issues. Anyone would expect TVS to rectify this on priority basis.

Just a small change in that, the vibration is not an issue per say, its more like its a characteristic. Morever, its not something is hampering the functioning of the bike!

Heck! even the CBR150R vibes a lot...

06-22-2009, 12:06 AM	#117 (permalink)
abhijeet080808 ElectroniX! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: BLR/GHY/MAS Posts: 2,375	^^^ Well, it is not a safety issue, so there will be no compulsory standards. Yes the vibes are there, but don't people buy the RTR? If sales drops enough, TVS will be compelled to correct the issue. Apache has lots of other factors going for it, so people usually ignore the vibes. If you like it go for it, else do not buy it. Simple! __________________ Your biking tells a lot about the person you are!

06-22-2009, 12:42 AM	#118 (permalink)
sam92 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: padmaraonagar , secunderabad Posts: 1,915	after reading all this CAN THIS BE THE TWIST IN THE STORY OF TVS __________________ FACEBOOK HYDERABAD XBHP VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTMF0soJCI8 The fast became faster[RTR] and now is the FASTEST[220] !!

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06-20-2009, 06:06 PM	#111 (permalink)
PatienceWins Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 84	I did a very short test drive of 180 today. I have not driven 160. I expected vibrations as it is a common feedback about 160. On the contrary I found the bike well refined. The acceleration is very good in low and mid range. I could not check the high end as it was a short drive. The bike revs freely and the rpm needle goes wild at higher gears. I am 6'2" tall and found the seating position sporty and quite comfortable, though it is not apt for long drives. The handling seems to be good - I could not test it in the short test drive. The ride comfort is good. I think the bike is good VFM and great for city use with enough thrills for an enthusiast.

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