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  • #1711
    Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

    Originally posted by justride View Post
    Hey guys..
    Me and my friend who owns a Fz25 went for a early morning ride to Lavasa today..
    Had a great time..
    Especially with my Rtr as got to test the new rear tyre ie The Mrf masseter..and what a tyre it is!
    Simply fantastic..
    Rode the fz25 while returning..
    Couldn't ride it hard as the bike is in run-in period,but still had a good time..
    Rtr definitely handles better on the twisties,even my friend said that,even the braking is better on the rtr.But still Fz25 is a nice machine!will ride it again once the run in gets over..
    Took some pics..have a look..
    Can you just see compare the rear suspension of both FZ25 and rtr200? The size, and fittings?

    I mean to know ight its possible to fix the kyb of rtr to FZ25.

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    • #1712
      Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

      Originally posted by ALI.R View Post
      Shall check this on mine and revert tomorrow!

      Quick query : I've regularly heard that the braking setup on the RTR is excellent.

      The thing is, having ridden a FZ16 for nearly 4 years prior to buying the RTR, and the brakes on it had instant feedback and bite. I mean, so little was the lever movement required that I mostly used just my index finger to brake, even in sudden stops.

      Coming to the RTR, I am finding the brakes a bit 'soft', after the initial bit of riding I've done today. It sure requires a fair bit more of lever movement to firmly engage the front brake. Obviously, I'm short on braking confidence due to this. Are the brakes normally so spongy or do I need to change my braking habit /mechanism.??
      Speed rating for pirelli ones ??
      Could help

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      • #1713
        Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

        Originally posted by IamAditya View Post
        Duke200 is nothing but stiffer suspension set up.

        And other one is 200ns, suspension set up especially the front is a big let down.
        Best chassy balance, stiffer suspension would do wonders.
        In terms of handling 200ns is no good.. Especially with front set foot pegs... & Flighty front end. It doesn't give u that much confidence which u will feel with rtr200 & the duke200.

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        • #1714
          Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

          Originally posted by tanishq View Post
          In terms of handling 200ns is no good.. Especially with front set foot pegs... & Flighty front end. It doesn't give u that much confidence which u will feel with rtr200 & the duke200.
          Yes softer front suspension, that is the issue.
          Feed back is less, but once leaned over you get the confidence to push harder.



          But one need to get used to that bike unlike rtr and duke.

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          • #1715
            Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

            Originally posted by vins1120 View Post
            Speed rating for pirelli ones ??
            Could help
            I tried looking for the speed rating but somehow couldn't find anything on the tyres 😕😕😕.

            However, some Internet research indicates that the PSD on the front is rated at 150kmph and the Angel GT rear at 240kmph.

            PowerDrift in their review had stated that a mismatch of grip levels was noted on this Pirelli combination, but only under hard cornering/high leans.

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            • #1716
              Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

              Originally posted by ALI.R View Post
              I tried looking for the speed rating but somehow couldn't find anything on the tyres 😕😕😕.

              However, some Internet research indicates that the PSD on the front is rated at 150kmph and the Angel GT rear at 240kmph.

              PowerDrift in their review had stated that a mismatch of grip levels was noted on this Pirelli combination, but only under hard cornering/high leans.
              Thanks anyway
              Will do for sure

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              • #1717
                Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

                Originally posted by tanishq View Post
                No dude!!.
                There is nothing like that... M 6ft tall & i have no issues with it... It will be better if u will take a test ride & see it by ur self.
                Oh thank u! I asked coz motorbeam mentioned it as a con of the Apache...Not suitable for tall riders.
                Glad that it's not true.

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                • #1718
                  Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

                  Originally posted by kc_1602 View Post
                  Oh thank u! I asked coz motorbeam mentioned it as a con of the Apache...Not suitable for tall riders.
                  Glad that it's not true.
                  Don't worry. I too am 6ft plus. The knee recesses and ergonomics are perfect. I could never fit on my Fz16 and was pleasantly surprised at how accommodating the RTR is for riders of all sizes.

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                  • #1719
                    Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

                    Originally posted by kc_1602 View Post
                    Oh thank u! I asked coz motorbeam mentioned it as a con of the Apache...Not suitable for tall riders.
                    Glad that it's not true.

                    Originally posted by ALI.R View Post
                    Don't worry. I too am 6ft plus. The knee recesses and ergonomics are perfect. I could never fit on my Fz16 and was pleasantly surprised at how accommodating the RTR is for riders of all sizes.
                    The bike is quite ergonomic for riders upto 6 feet. Go for it.

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                    • #1720
                      Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V



                      Running it in....! What a brilliant decision it was to buy the RTR. 🙌

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                      • #1721
                        Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

                        Well news of bsiv Apache 200
                        How does it affect us??
                        Any ideas

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                        • #1722
                          Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

                          Got them number plates punched in today.

                          Just like my previous motorcycle, the FZ16, the front holder is located at a truly awful point. Totally ruins the marvellous looking headlamp setup. I noticed that the number plate is now covering the top ends of the DRLs. 😬😬😬.

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                          • #1723
                            Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

                            Originally posted by vins1120 View Post
                            Well news of bsiv Apache 200
                            How does it affect us??
                            Any ideas
                            I am yet to get my head around this BS4 thingy too. The engines are being tuned to meet the more stringent emission norms. Existing vehicles will stay as they are. All manufacturers have updated their vehicle lineups to fall in line. No wonder, almost all of the recent launches have BS4 compliant mills.

                            At times it seems like a gimmick in our country and nothing more. Especially with the ever increasing pollution levels, they might as well apply BS999 😕.
                            Last edited by ALI.R; 03-20-2017, 09:28 PM.

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                            • #1724
                              Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

                              Originally posted by ALI.R View Post
                              Got them number plates punched in today.

                              Just like my previous motorcycle, the FZ16, the front holder is located at a truly awful point. Totally ruins the marvellous looking headlamp setup. I noticed that the number plate is now covering the top ends of the DRLs. 😬😬😬.
                              Yup... Totally​ agreed on that I wonder wats wrong with these manufacturer today.... Well m planning to install a visor in that place.

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                              • #1725
                                Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

                                Originally posted by tanishq View Post
                                Yup... Totally​ agreed on that I wonder wats wrong with these manufacturer today.... Well m planning to install a visor in that place.
                                I will be installing a visor soon too. Had a custom(AS200) one on my FZ, and it did help a lot on the highways. Will try a similar jugaad on the RTR once I get the time.

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