no info about 180cc bike, no onfo on what the performance kit contains, no info about the performace boost rtr will get, no info about the price

ARE update: here are a few pics clicked from my mobile cam...
the dirt bikes are rtr-160-fx and the rtr-250-fx

Before this causes more panic.... PS the RTR250FX has got very little to do with Apache RTR,

That perf kit... ah...

TVS has had those bikes for quite long now......wats this got to do with the Menace?

Hi All,

It's been a great experience attending the ARE, and surely it felt so good meeting all those XBHP members (Joel, RedAppel, Trigger, Killer and more).....

I'll be coming up with the Event Blog and pics shortly. Please wait till then.

its been nice meeting you too.

its got nothing to do with the menace. just posted some pics from the event.

An article for the same that has come in one of the news papers in Bangalore (Deccan Herald)

And, looks like we missed this article for a few days! See, Team-BHP to IndianBikers to xBhp

Don't think this is confirmed news (as an obvious spec is differed) but a good list of specs...

TVS Apache RTR 180cc - Menace - IndianBikers.co.ccyear 2009. By increasing the engine strength, this will enter the competition against Pulsar 200cc and Yamaha FZ 16, as the expected eprice is around Rs.78,000 - 80,000.
According to TeamBHP, the bike will retain the basic lines of the current RTR, retaining the basic look of the current Apache. But with no front scoop this time. And for a good reason too, the front is now going to house a semi-full faring that will expose part of the engine and give the bike a sport look. The bike will have a digital speedometer with top speed, 0-60 timer, trips, and other extra functionality plus stunning looks.


SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE SUMMARY
Name: Apache RTR Model: 180 Menace Type: Commuter Top Speed: 135kph Fuel Consumption City 28 Fuel Consumption Highway 42

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 180cc Engine: 4 Stroke, EFi Maximum Power: 18bhp Gears: 5 Speed Clutch: Wet, Multi Plate No. of Cylinders: 1 Valve Per Cylinder: 2 Chassis Type: Double Cradle



DIMENSIONS
Length: 2020.00 mm Width: 730.00 mm Height: 1100.00 mm

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 130.00 kg Ground Clearance: 180.00 mm Fuel Tank: 16.00 ltrs Wheelbase: 1300.00 mm Headlamp: 12V 35/35W Halogen HS1, Clear lens with MFR Wheel Type: Alloys Wheel Size: 100/80 R18 mm Tubeless: Yes Colors: Yellow, Matt Grey & Red

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY
Suspension(Front): Telescopic Forks Suspension(Rear): Monotube Inverted Gas Filled Shocks Brakes: 240mm Disc Brakes(Rear): 130mm Drum/Disc Optional Stand Alarm: Yes

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Fuel Guage: Digital Self Start: Yes Tacho Meter: Analogue Trip Meter: Digital-1 Alloys: Yes Speedometer: Digital Passenger Footrest: Yes Passenger Backrest: No Step-up Seat: Yes Pass-light: Yes Low Fuel Indicator: Yes Low Oil Indicator: Yes Low Battery Indicator: Yes High Oil Temp. Indicator: No Choked Air Filter Indicator: No

haha..
I din't know suspension and brakes came under "active and passive safety".... :-)

And these blogs come ten a penny these days.."experts" them all..He's probably just taken a rough shot at the specs based off the RTR

The specs are bullshit, coz I know the actual specs byheart
This is just a cropped-up spec sheet of the RTR 160. Btw, when did RTR have a 240mm disc upfront?

^^Mind spilling the beans out here!!

Give us atleast a few morsels to feed on...

no info on the performace kit
was there no info about the performance kit ,

They didn't mention about the performance kit specs but the bike was very much there and according to those who have ridden it they were simply blown away!! This is a pic which i found in one of orkut member's album!!



And this was what they showcased during the Auto Expo!!



If the figures are anything to go by, then the kit would make the RTR the fastest production bike in India!!

And not to mention also not very everyday use worthy with that 11.5 compression!!!!