rockingrider

Fellow Bikers,

I am new to this forum as member but a sincere guest viewer for a long time. I've learned a lot about bike and biking through this forum for which I would like to thank all you guys in this forum.

To be frank I am in a serious dilemma on Joel'ing (BB & FFE in this case) what? Apache RTR 180 or R15. Kindly throw some light on this.

I heard that Joel's BB and FFE on a R15 will pump 165cc through the mill and free revving.

When it comes to RTR, it pumps 192cc out of the mill and same free revving.

Recently I gave off my 160 RTR for a used R15 for joeling. But after riding RTR I feel R15 is under powered in the lower rpms. I can feel its wonders in 5k+ RPMs. But I feel that a already powerful in initials engine like RTR's would do more wonders than this. Once topped in RTR's with 135kmph on speedo which is pretty decent, and I also dont get much straights in chennai to top whack my steed.

Please help me take a best decision so that I wont regret later.

Cheers,
Kishore.

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SKSy_Biker

Query approved

nidhaye

Simply ask Joel...

satyenpoojary

I once asked joel the same thing for a cheap thrill bike... He himself said to get the R15

PS: If I were you I would choose one on the basis of what I intend to do with the bike!

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abhimanyu31

What I would suggest is that you go through the threads on the subject as they have extensively documented the subject. Also the best person to help sort out your doubts is Joel, who ultimately is the last word as far as his work and development is concerned.

Personally, I would say if cost is a secondary concern then the R15 and if cost is going to be a major factor then the RTR may be a better choice. Also note that larger engine capacity does not necessarily mean more power, so don't base your decision merely on cubic capacity.

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nathanvighnesh

Even i have a joel'd RTR. But trust me an R15 (specially a Joel'd R15) is a totally different beast.
P.S.-I love my RTR

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HarishK

Handling is more important in a souped bike, so close ur eyes and go for the R15 you wont regret.

sambit

Handling is not a big factor here,considering both the bikes handles equally well.
The Liquid cooling of R15 has the real advantage here.With more power,needs more cooling, So R15 is the better option.
RTR is cheaper option.

xionite

eh? an RTR n an R15?

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jigar2speed

Exactly my thoughts...

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