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Nixster · 02-22-2010, 02:55 PM

I was also confused between the Apache 180 and FZ. I took a test ride of both of 'em and found RTR180 uncomfortable to ride(something i didn't expect coz i occssionally ride my cousin's RTR 160). So in the end,i had to pick the FZ and i have got no regrets till date. I suggest you to do the same. In my opinion though ownership experience is kinda same for both bikes as already mentioned here. FZ is a pure city bike while the RTR is a pure performance bike.

krates · 02-24-2010, 10:01 PM

so this my experience my friend got Apache 160 FI and I got FZ

Apache PICKUP AND POWER is awesome thrill is there...

But Apache seat is uncomfortable, seating posture, loads of vibrations at rpm above 6k, and the most annoying part is SUSPENSION it got crap SUSPENSIONS looks are just OK TO ME..

FZ: Great looks smooth and thrill is there too

Got no vibs, but wide handlebars that might be uncomfortable to some.. not for highway commutes

I had to make the same descision between Apache and FZ but in the end it was FZ-S for me..

and after riding my friends apache for some time I think I made a better descision... as I can sacrifice on FE and POWER but not on comfortable riding..

RanjithMN · 02-24-2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satyenpoojary

700 KMS? Home to Office? How frequently do you do that!

he does tht on weekend i guess

btw i have toured quite a lot on my FZ(max being 450km) and @5'7,70kgs till date ive had no probs...only butt aches after 50-60 kms a stretch

kinshuk.arya · 02-25-2010, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satyenpoojary

700 KMS? Home to Office? How frequently do you do that!

I havent seen any death-trap\crash-guard as wide as the FZs handle... I may be wrong though...

FZ has a crash guard.... I got it installed the time I bough the bike costs arnd 700rs....
it looks good not like the silver chromed guards which are standard on other bikes....

and with the choices given i will go for the FZ as it is better looking than an RTR (subjective though), easy to handle in the city plus the low and medium end power is amazing you can actually pull the bike from a speed of 25kmph in the fifth gear.... plus rtr is a bit small bike for a 5'9.... although rtr scores in top speed and efficiency because of the FI.... (wish I can get an FI mod for FZ.....)

rider_rock · 02-25-2010, 07:48 PM

it`s got to be RTR , FZ is for the show, but RTR is for the GO

truelypulsarian · 02-25-2010, 08:36 PM

just go for apache rtr

Binoy · 02-25-2010, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satyenpoojary

700 KMS? Home to Office? How frequently do you do that!

I havent seen any death-trap\crash-guard as wide as the FZs handle... I may be wrong though...

Sorry man my bad... i forgot to mention it... its once in a month...

Satellite.kid · 02-25-2010, 08:53 PM

Personally, other than being quicker and faster, there is nothing else better in the RTR than the FZ. Regarding handling, RTR might be a sharper handler but only just, having ridden both bikes I can say that FZ is almost equally sharp and can be even more fun. In all other aspects, I would rate FZ better than RTR anytime. FZ is much smoother, more comfortable, definitely better looking and personally I find it a better city bike.

See, here’s the thing. RTR might be having couple of thousand rpm more than FZ to rev, but I’ll be happier revving the FZ due to its smooth engine than revving the RTR because it almost feels like falling apart due to heavy vibrations when nearing top end. Smoothness of a bike adds to the overall riding comfort and RTR lacks in it. Moreover, for riding around town FZ is powerful enough with competitive handling.

So there it is, as per me…

RanjithMN · 02-25-2010, 09:15 PM

^^
true
one thing i love abt FZ is tht,even when doing 120,its very smooth and no vibrations at all.

and at the end,both the bikes score equally,but targets diff. customers,if you are not going to drag and race the big boys,then its FZ.
I tour and ride along with a P200 and a R15,ive never felt out of place because at the end of the day you are not racing,you are biking.

krates · 02-25-2010, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satellite.kid

Personally, other than being quicker and faster, there is nothing else better in the RTR than the FZ. Regarding handling, RTR might be a sharper handler but only just, having ridden both bikes I can say that FZ is almost equally sharp and can be even more fun. In all other aspects, I would rate FZ better than RTR anytime. FZ is much smoother, more comfortable, definitely better looking and personally I find it a better city bike.

See, here’s the thing. RTR might be having couple of thousand rpm more than FZ to rev, but I’ll be happier revving the FZ due to its smooth engine than revving the RTR because it almost feels like falling apart due to heavy vibrations when nearing top end. Smoothness of a bike adds to the overall riding comfort and RTR lacks in it. Moreover, for riding around town FZ is powerful enough with competitive handling.

So there it is, as per me…

Quote:

Originally Posted by RanjithMN

^^
true
one thing i love abt FZ is tht,even when doing 120,its very smooth and no vibrations at all.

and at the end,both the bikes score equally,but targets diff. customers,if you are not going to drag and race the big boys,then its FZ.
I tour and ride along with a P200 and a R15,ive never felt out of place because at the end of the day you are not racing,you are biking.

+1 to both of you in the end it is upto you to decide what is better for you..

And good thing my FZ is giving me 40+ mileage after the 4th service HURRAY!!

02-22-2010, 02:55 PM	#21 (permalink)
Nixster Captain Slow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 76	I was also confused between the Apache 180 and FZ. I took a test ride of both of 'em and found RTR180 uncomfortable to ride(something i didn't expect coz i occssionally ride my cousin's RTR 160). So in the end,i had to pick the FZ and i have got no regrets till date. I suggest you to do the same. In my opinion though ownership experience is kinda same for both bikes as already mentioned here. FZ is a pure city bike while the RTR is a pure performance bike. __________________ "Patience is the ability to keep your motor idling"

02-25-2010, 07:48 PM	#25 (permalink)
rider_rock LEO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: concrete jungle Posts: 331	it`s got to be RTR , FZ is for the show, but RTR is for the GO __________________ When a man has pity on all living creatures then only is he noble. ~Buddha~noble.org.in

02-25-2010, 08:36 PM	#26 (permalink)
truelypulsarian Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: HyDeRaBaD,ViZaG Posts: 1,067	just go for apache rtr __________________ PULSAR 180 DTSI- 2007 PULSAR 220 DTS-FI - 2008 PULSAR 220 DTSI - 2011

02-25-2010, 08:53 PM	#28 (permalink)
Satellite.kid Since 2004 Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 434	Personally, other than being quicker and faster, there is nothing else better in the RTR than the FZ. Regarding handling, RTR might be a sharper handler but only just, having ridden both bikes I can say that FZ is almost equally sharp and can be even more fun. In all other aspects, I would rate FZ better than RTR anytime. FZ is much smoother, more comfortable, definitely better looking and personally I find it a better city bike. See, here’s the thing. RTR might be having couple of thousand rpm more than FZ to rev, but I’ll be happier revving the FZ due to its smooth engine than revving the RTR because it almost feels like falling apart due to heavy vibrations when nearing top end. Smoothness of a bike adds to the overall riding comfort and RTR lacks in it. Moreover, for riding around town FZ is powerful enough with competitive handling. So there it is, as per me… __________________ The Chronicles of Motorcycling - The Man, The Machine and The Road

02-25-2010, 09:15 PM	#29 (permalink)
RanjithMN tuned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cochin/Riyadh,KSA Posts: 2,887	^^ true one thing i love abt FZ is tht,even when doing 120,its very smooth and no vibrations at all. and at the end,both the bikes score equally,but targets diff. customers,if you are not going to drag and race the big boys,then its FZ. I tour and ride along with a P200 and a R15,ive never felt out of place because at the end of the day you are not racing,you are biking. __________________ Smoke rubber,not tobacco. -Life Through-the-Lens -For HELLA/VALEO [BMW/AUDI/FORD/LINCOLN/SKODA],P220,Aftermarket Projectors,pls contact me!

02-24-2010, 10:01 PM	#22 (permalink)
krates zzooo zooo zooooooooooo Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kanpur Posts: 247	so this my experience my friend got Apache 160 FI and I got FZ Apache PICKUP AND POWER is awesome thrill is there... But Apache seat is uncomfortable, seating posture, loads of vibrations at rpm above 6k, and the most annoying part is SUSPENSION it got crap SUSPENSIONS looks are just OK TO ME.. FZ: Great looks smooth and thrill is there too Got no vibs, but wide handlebars that might be uncomfortable to some.. not for highway commutes I had to make the same descision between Apache and FZ but in the end it was FZ-S for me.. and after riding my friends apache for some time I think I made a better descision... as I can sacrifice on FE and POWER but not on comfortable riding..

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