Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

A generic query. Can the the RTR 200 be considered an easy DIY bike?

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No, I was said it was included in the smart card.

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Hi Arunuchalam, Did you get a seperate receipt for road tax since you received smart card.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

If you haven't serviced your bike yet, please try to ask and get a pic of the connector of the TCI (of 160 4v) during the service.

As I saw from your post in a different thread, it seems that you've done 12k+, which means that your air filter and spark plug needs replacement.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

I get around 300-340 kms. For ladies handle, I've asked SVC, they said they will check and tell if there's a way.

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Checkout new fz v3 it's tank extensions move up and down when touched. According to me, apache and ns have best build quality in 200cc naked segment. Even RS 200 feels sturdy.

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Yes definitely I will and BTW I too heard that BPCL is better when compared to others .But how was your FE with 10 L ? You are Welcome !!Yes , the Apache 4v models aren't getting the ladies handle ! However we can install it by ordering from the local welding shop and iron scrap workshop . It's easy to do so! (You can see the ladies handle altered and being installed in many FZ bikes)

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Not Yet. Will check with them when I go for Booking.

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I accept your view. I felt the build quality is better than Fz, Hornet, Avenger 220. Which are the bikes I've used. Not sure about NS200 though. Never felt it.
Hornet was the most horrible one. I felt like I can just rip apart the parts with bare hand.

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Hi, even I felt the plastic near meter to be very cheap and flimsy. Same goes for rear tyre hugger (which I've removed btw) but apart from couple of flimsy looking parts here and there, i feel the overall build is better than rc200. The quality is more apparent when you start riding, rc200 has too much vibes, rattling and weird noises. Apache just feels like it's built to last and won't break down anywhere. It's the same feeling with yamaha fz. I don't have much experience with NS but since they both come out of bajaj factory, I guess it's NS built is similar to RC or even inferior. (considering the premium ness of the Ktm) This might be the reason why all the reviewers feel apache has better build than NS. Not trying to bash any brands or show fanboism, just trying to understand how the word "build quality" is defined.

Also apache's digital meter being cheaper than NS' is a good thing right? I mean you're getting such a beautiful looking meter loaded with information and that's cheaper than NS' very average console. I expected Apache's console to cost almost close to ktm's. If it's cheaper than pulsar's it's a good news for me.

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Have you checked on the ladies handle?
I too want one, But SVC saying not possible for RTR 200.
I have seen ladies handle being welded into the grab rail in Hornet.

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Thanks Aswinlogi. Yet to check with them. I have also got the part# as N9324640 from the post #3887 .

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Provide your feedback once you done the service.
I'll try out too.

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I'm too having same issue with stickers. I planned to do a complete wrap once the bike is 2 years old or so.
I tried shell premium which almost 10 Rs extra for a liter.
I don't see any improvements on mileage or performance. Refinement was a tad better.
I lost my trust on Indian Oil after seeing a couple of times, when I fill 10 liters it was almost half of the tank. Both the times it was at different places.
So for now I'm good with Bharath Petroleum.

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Oh thanks (I'm nearby Medavakkam ) Anyhow I'm gonna try at Brilliant TVS at Rajakilpakkam .(Hearing good reviews about it)

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Avoid flushing at asc. Have a look in the manual and see if it's mentioned in the list/table of tasks defined for every service. It's best to stick to what's mentioned on that table and most asc don't even follow half of what's mentioned in the table.

Flushing can be done every other 10-12k kms and definitely not required on any new bike. Buy 1 off amazon. 3M flush is for 110/- if you time it right.