Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

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Thanks for the info.

And someone please answer this one too....

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Nope!! Its no longer available now!!...

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Buy the new one and remove the decals. The new version has a lot of fine revisions which can’t be identified easily. Like sprockets, emissions, slipper clutch, gear sensors and even with the ignition mapping.

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Really!! I thought the updates were merely cosmetic except for the addition of the slipper clutch.

Is there some source that'd give detailed info about the upgrades in the newer version?

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

It’s not like a big upgrade. The very first model has few issues like chain sprocket noise, gearshift indicator error and in very few cases inconsistent performance and fuel economy.
V2.0 is fine tuned and they refined few rough edges. The known changes are,
1. Revised ignition mapping for bs4 compliant. So engine refinement and power delivery is improved.
2. Addition of slipper clutch which eliminates the wheel hop and shift noise at high speed downshifts. Wheel hop is very common in v1. 22% lighter clutch effort.
3. Rubber damped inner sprockets which reduces the chain meshing noise which is very annoying in the older models.
4. Revised gear position sensors. ( can be replaced under warranty for older models)

1and2 is a vital when compared to 3&4.

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Any apache rtr 2004v racing edition 2.0 owners facing problem in closing and opening fuel lid. Is there any easy method for this please help.

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Wouldn't Point 1 be taken care in the BS4 version of the bikes? I believe the ABS version of the bikes have BS4 Compliant engines.

Also, about point 3, i have heard that this too has been fixed in the BS4 version.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Yes you are right. Version 1 bs4 was very short lived. They’ve launched the v2 shortly after it’s launch.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

I'm stuck with the same question but I have thrown the Hero Xtreme 200R in the Mix here,because it is very competitively and aggressively priced.Comes with Single Channel ABS as standard.Few minus points are that It's not as good looking (not good sounding also) compared to the RTR Twins,That 200cc is the least advanced of the lot.etc.But let me answer your questions here

1) First thing you will notice is the seating and riding comfort from the RTR 160 - More relaxed.The 200 comes with a split seat,clip-on handlebar - You know,A more dedicated aggressive riding position.The 160 isn't as dedicated and feels more comfortable,A lot more comfortable than the RTR 200 when it comes to pillion seat - A relief if you have to accompany people who sit sideways.The 160 has the same chassis from the 200,The Tyre sizes are same too (except for Base variant with rear drum brake - avoid this at all costs),The 200 comes with fatter front forks and a rear suspension from KYB.The 160 comes with slightly slimmer front forks and rear suspension tuned by SHOWA.The 160 is a fantastic handler like it's elder brother.You can really enjoy cornering.It is better than all the other 150-160cc bikes (Except for the R15 V3 ofcourse,which,I doubt even if the RTR200 can match).

2) I couldn't understand your question clearly.But I will say that,Yes,It affects Engine Braking.The RTR 200 with Slipper clutch,The Clutch lever will feel much lighter than other bikes with a normal Clutch.It doesn't affect the smoothness of gear shifting though.It works on hard downshifts - which,if happens on a bike with a normal Clutch,It could possibly harm the engine due to over-rev or worse,even throw you off the bike.I am yet to find the real potential of it's safety aspect in City Traffic,But the lightness of the Clutch lever action,Is a big boon in stop go Traffic.The Safety aspect works when you are riding Fast,approach a corner and make a mistake in shifting down.One more aspect is that it protects many parts from excessive stress that could have caused by a mistake in downshift (Wheel hopping - Suspension,Transfer of power - Sprockets,Chain,Gears,Engine.etc)

3) The Carburetted RTR 160 can get you anywhere between 42-45kmpl in City and nearly 50kmpl in highways at your quoted speeds.The Fuel Injected one should do a bit better (43-47kmpl in City,A bit more than 50kmpl in highways).The RTR 200 though,Gives about 32-35kmpl in City and about 38kmpl in Highways.I would advice against going for the Fi 200.The Carburetted 200 comes with ABS which is truly a life saver.Something that the 160 misses out on.

Hope I have answered your question

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Hmm.My friend recently got the RE2.0 and he still faces Gear Position Indicator showing the wrong value.Also since it's Carburetted,After a rain,The bike struggles a lot to start.It's done about 450KMS.Yet to get it's first service done.

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I own a 2017 RTR 200 Fuel Injected version and have done 4800 kms on the ODO. My bike is rewarding me with a mileage of 40-42 kmpl in City & 44-45 kmpl on Highways which I think is amazing considering the power that it delivers in low and mid ranges.
(Not a slow rider by the way) . Cheers!!

Thanks,
Ajay

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Thats really impressive. What RPM do you generally maintain, maybe other owners(like me) can try the same [emoji14]

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Around 3000-5000 rpm in the city and 6000 to 6500 rpm on highways. At 6000 rpm I should be doing 88 kmph. But I generally won't like riding with the rules.

Proper chain clean and lubrication every 500 KMS is the Key. Happy riding.

Attaching Pictures of my bike here.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Completed 10000kms earlier this month. What a joy this motorcycle has been except few niggles here and there.