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**vimal_hbk** · 08-16-2012, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by manan_in_2000 View Post

...how did he manage to pull a stoppie in an ABS controlled bike???

..can u turn on/off the ABS???

**shahbaz63** · 08-16-2012, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by vimal_hbk View Post

...how did he manage to pull a stoppie in an ABS controlled bike???

..can u turn on/off the ABS???

Yes you can turn off ABS by pressing it for 3-4 seconds ... if you pressed it for 6 seconds it might reset ABS which is not recommended ...

**ashwinprakas** · 08-17-2012, 11:54 AM

My friend bought the pre-facelifted version for 89k OTR. This was before the facelifted version was announced.

Nice ride, but if you're expecting it to perform like the ABS found on cars then you're in for a surprise. But when upright, it kicks ass.

**shahbaz63** · 08-17-2012, 08:37 PM

ABS on two wheels will always be different then ABS on 4 wheels

**B7ACKTHORN** · 08-17-2012, 10:04 PM

Crisply written and nice photographs. The only thing I like about TVS is their headlights, and boy, the the throw of light from their headlights in almost everybike is excellent.

Cheers!
VJ

**shahbaz63** · 09-06-2012, 12:18 AM

Here is the First Impression from me too

Model On Road 95,000 at Mumbai.

Stock Specification -

Now Personal Motorcycle Experience:- Review:-

Engine Performance

Engine Oil Used till now by me is TVS Tru4, Shell Advance, Motul15w50 & Motul 10w40. After so many research & personal experience what I feel is there is no Rocket science about Engine Oil there is nothing big you can expect from Engine Oil change apart from Engine Life which cannot be tested by user, but Vibrations & pick up cannot be change by Changing Engine Oil yeah gear shifting smoothness may be, but to avoid vibration one has to understand His/her bike after few thousand kilometer it can be avoided by proper gear shifting after engine becomes hot. Though the only reason for me to use Motul is gear shifting but no proof of its because of engine oil. So I will advice stick to TVS Tru4 Cheap & recommended.

I've followed Running Period till 1000km before using my beast at it max, never went over 65kp/h in first 500 km & next 500 72kp/h. Bike can touch 67kp/h on 5th Gear at 5000rpm, so if you follows running period you can ride till max of 67kp/h.

Brakes

Handling:

Console

Conclusion:-

**Redeemer** · 09-06-2012, 12:30 AM

congrats on the new purchase

I ride a 2011 ABS and the braking performance never ceases to amaze me. ride safe and enjoy the revv

**shahbaz63** · 09-06-2012, 12:31 AM

Well new purchase ? ? ? :O

And about ABS you never been into Panic braking ?

**Satishrajdev** · 10-17-2012, 04:37 PM

Apache RTR 180 ABS

Hi Guys,
Finally the beast is arrived. I got my Apache RTR 180 ABS yesterday(16th Oct). The Bike is really awesome, Gear shifts are smooth, No doubt about pickup...simple awesome and ABS always does its best while riding. Its totally value for money. Its my first bike and feeling like i have invested money at the right place.

Wanted to share one thing......I brought it at home yesterday evening and my friends came to see my bike, and they asked me for a ride, and after the ride the expressions on their faces were really really made my heart to feel a king which has the fastest horse in the world. I would surely recommend this bike to all of you.

The real part which impressed me was its Firing of engine and its Headlight. and let me tell you the biggest news----- Being new rider, I don't ride bikes properly that's why yesterday the animal arrived but i didn't even ride that.......Unlucky

The guy on the bike is not me(as i cant ride). He is my friend who helped me to bring my bike home from the showroom......

Please share helpful tips for the new biker.

Thankx a lot all of you ........

Regards,
Satish

**Satishrajdev** · 10-18-2012, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

Well new purchase ? ? ? :O

And about ABS you never been into Panic braking ?

Hi shahbaz,
I brought my new Apache RTR 180 ABS on Tuesday(16th Oct). This is my first bike, Being newbie i really don't have experience how to care and maintain bike properly, i really need ur advice and suggestions.
i have some doubts which i want to ask me plz help me for that :-
1. I brought bike on Tuesday, when i can do Teflon coating to my bike. or it is already done by manufacturer.
2. Is it necessary to put lock for the fuel tank to avoid fuel steal?
3. How to ride bike in early days

Waiting for your help

Regards,
Satish

**antz.bin** · 10-18-2012, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by Satishrajdev View Post

Hi Guys,
Finally the beast is arrived. I got my Apache RTR 180 ABS yesterday(16th Oct). The Bike is really awesome, Gear shifts are smooth, No doubt about pickup...simple awesome and ABS always does its best while riding. Its totally value for money. Its my first bike and feeling like i have invested money at the right place.

Wanted to share one thing......I brought it at home yesterday evening and my friends came to see my bike, and they asked me for a ride, and after the ride the expressions on their faces were really really made my heart to feel a king which has the fastest horse in the world. I would surely recommend this bike to all of you.

The real part which impressed me was its Firing of engine and its Headlight. and let me tell you the biggest news----- Being new rider, I don't ride bikes properly that's why yesterday the animal arrived but i didn't even ride that.......Unlucky
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The guy on the bike is not me(as i cant ride). He is my friend who helped me to bring my bike home from the showroom......

Please share helpful tips for the new biker.

Thankx a lot all of you ........

Regards,
Satish

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**Shadowknight** · 10-18-2012, 07:01 PM

//sorry wrong thread
awesome review

**bprags** · 10-18-2012, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by Satishrajdev View Post

Hi shahbaz,
I brought my new Apache RTR 180 ABS on Tuesday(16th Oct). This is my first bike, Being newbie i really don't have experience how to care and maintain bike properly, i really need ur advice and suggestions.
i have some doubts which i want to ask me plz help me for that :-
1. I brought bike on Tuesday, when i can do Teflon coating to my bike. or it is already done by manufacturer.
2. Is it necessary to put lock for the fuel tank to avoid fuel steal?
3. How to ride bike in early days

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Waiting for your help

Regards,
Satish

Congrats on your bike. Please lock your helmet strap while riding, I see almost 80 to 90% of riders in Bangalore not locking the helmet strap, for me it is as good as not wearing a helmet.

Ride Safe.

**shahbaz63** · 10-19-2012, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by Satishrajdev View Post

[B] Hi,

1. I brought bike on Tuesday, when i can do Teflon coating to my bike. or it is already done by manufacturer. Teflon Coating is an optional polishing which only requires if you feel there is some minor scratches on Fuel tank or scoop, or some dust which you are not able wipe out & it only last for few days ...Better buy some 3M or Formula 1 Cleaning & polishing kits & do it yourself whenever its possible.

2. Is it necessary to put lock for the fuel tank to avoid fuel steal? You answer yourself!! Petcock a.k.a fuel lock is must if you think there might be a chance some one stealing petrol...& it does no harm to you & your bike if you integrate it in your bike except the key you have to carry all the time :P

3. How to ride bike in early days - Read User Manual it will explain in details, what I will suggest is too Change engine oil (if possible) after first 100 km & then at every servicing, maintain RPM below 5,000 mark... Apache can go upto 65k/h @5th Cog @ 5000 rpm so ride below that for frist 900-1000km ... & Avoid Sudden Accelaration too ... Don't play with any screw if you are unware about...

Replies in Bold, Follow all safety rules & ride safe,its very torquey engine so dont go in flow with Torque & ride safe always...

I Hope you are having all basic protective gears with you !!!

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**B7ACKTHORN** · 11-16-2012, 08:43 PM

Forgive me for being a killjoy, but why isn't Bajaj thinking about the ABS thingy in the 220, yes it's heavy, a KG here and there isn't gonna do bring down the performance, but that's just my anguish.

Nice review! Loved the vistas.

Cheers!
VJ

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