[What Bike]: Apache RTR, RE Thunderbird TS - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

surajram · 10-25-2008, 01:21 PM

Hi,

I've been thinking of buying a bike. I was fully convinced that the Apach RTR eFI was the bike for me, but then i keep hearing that the seating position is a bit uncomfortable for tall riders, especially on long journeys.

This led me to consider the RE Thunderbird for the more comfortable ride, and simply because it's an RE Bullet

. But I'm concerned about the weight of the bike, and weather i'll be able to drive it through the regular city trafic.

I'm 6 foot tall and have an average build. My primary use for the bike will be for about 20 to 100kms of city/highway mixed riding everyday and a getaway or two every month.

Please help me.

Aryan · 10-25-2008, 01:23 PM

Topic Approved.

Akshay. · 10-25-2008, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surajram

I'm 6 foot tall and have an average build. My primary use for the bike will be for about 20 to 100kms of city/highway mixed riding everyday and a getaway or two every month.

Go for thunderbird
you would be better off with it if you can ignore tiny RE niggles.

MR ACE · 10-25-2008, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surajram

Hi,

I've been thinking of buying a bike. I was fully convinced that the Apach RTR eFI was the bike for me, but then i keep hearing that the seating position is a bit uncomfortable for tall riders, especially on long journeys.

This led me to consider the RE Thunderbird for the more comfortable ride, and simply because it's an RE Bullet

. But I'm concerned about the weight of the bike, and weather i'll be able to drive it through the regular city trafic.

I'm 6 foot tall and have an average build. My primary use for the bike will be for about 20 to 100kms of city/highway mixed riding everyday and a getaway or two every month.

Please help me.

As You Said '6 Foot Tall' Go For The RE Thunderbird

sudipta_roy · 10-25-2008, 01:56 PM

go for rtr fi

surajram · 10-25-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akshay.

Go for thunderbird
you would be better off with it if you can ignore tiny RE niggles.

What kind of niggles can I expect??

I've heard that the REs can leak oil at times, makes it difficult to crawl in the chennai traffic with all the weight, and requires the support of a reliable & knowledgeable mechanic. What else should I expect?

prakash_mvpa · 10-25-2008, 09:16 PM

no oil leaks ,NOTHING! zilch.. oil leaks etc were for old pre 2000 bullets(and that too are fixable).
I got the 2005 Electra 4S.it simply works and works.. last time rode the bull continously WITHOUT break for 5hours plus for 200kms..no iron butt

.

Only thing you need to expect is : no fast going ...it takes time to achieve speed.good torque.

surajram · 11-16-2008, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prakash_mvpa

no oil leaks ,NOTHING! zilch.. oil leaks etc were for old pre 2000 bullets(and that too are fixable).
I got the 2005 Electra 4S.it simply works and works.. last time rode the bull continously WITHOUT break for 5hours plus for 200kms..no iron butt

.

Only thing you need to expect is : no fast going ...it takes time to achieve speed.good torque.

What about handling in peak traffic?? Can i t beat/equal.come close to the rtr when it comes to cornering, jumping through gaps between vehicles etc?>?

sam92 · 11-16-2008, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surajram

What about handling in peak traffic?? Can i t beat/equal.come close to the rtr when it comes to cornering, jumping through gaps between vehicles etc?>?

i have ridden both the bikes .. for touring i consider thunder ..
but for short tours [less that 300km] + city i go for RTR

you can cut traffic like butter

10-25-2008, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
surajram Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kodambakkam, Chennai Posts: 29	Apache RTR, RE Thunderbird TS Hi, I've been thinking of buying a bike. I was fully convinced that the Apach RTR eFI was the bike for me, but then i keep hearing that the seating position is a bit uncomfortable for tall riders, especially on long journeys. This led me to consider the RE Thunderbird for the more comfortable ride, and simply because it's an RE Bullet . But I'm concerned about the weight of the bike, and weather i'll be able to drive it through the regular city trafic. I'm 6 foot tall and have an average build. My primary use for the bike will be for about 20 to 100kms of city/highway mixed riding everyday and a getaway or two every month. Please help me.

10-25-2008, 01:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
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prakash_mvpa Lazy Biker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha ,Kerala Posts: 607	no oil leaks ,NOTHING! zilch.. oil leaks etc were for old pre 2000 bullets(and that too are fixable). I got the 2005 Electra 4S.it simply works and works.. last time rode the bull continously WITHOUT break for 5hours plus for 200kms..no iron butt . Only thing you need to expect is : no fast going ...it takes time to achieve speed.good torque. __________________ Get GNU/Linux

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