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**eternoMind** · 12-26-2019, 11:47 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Originally posted by badari259 View Post

Go for any race version 2.0. it seems they have fixed a lot of issues which were there in the version 1.

Thanks for the quick reply mate. Race Edition RTR 200s are delicious but they were launched in 2018, which means a relatively higher price in the used market (80K and above). Were the niggles with the initial editions really that widespread and bad? In fact, that's the main reason why I'm avoiding 2016 launch year RTR200s. Was hoping things would have been fixed MY2017 onwards.

**badari259** · 12-26-2019, 12:09 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Originally posted by eternoMind View Post

Thanks for the quick reply mate. Race Edition RTR 200s are delicious but they were launched in 2018, which means a relatively higher price in the used market (80K and above). Were the niggles with the initial editions really that widespread and bad? In fact, that's the main reason why I'm avoiding 2016 launch year RTR200s. Was hoping things would have been fixed MY2017 onwards.

I have posted the problem i faced in this thread. Have a look at it. If you really want to go for a used RTR 200, i would suggest to go for race edition.

**juzar30986** · 12-26-2019, 03:16 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Originally posted by badari259 View Post

Does this qualify as a quality issue?
I am talking to tvs company regarding this. Since i have spent around 15K₹ as no one could diagnose the issue..

15K! that's too much. I think the shaft assembly costs around 1.5K - 2K (https://www.tvsmotor.com/parts/apache200.aspx) + engine packings around 300-400 + engine oil + labour charges. Overall it should be around 5-6k approx. Hopefully they have provided itemized bill to you.

IMO 3-4 isolated incidents cannot be quality issues. However do let us know what TVS has to say about it.

**MidnightEvil Parth** · 12-27-2019, 10:07 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

In our local market for used bikes, there is no difference between price of race and old v1 RTR200. Even if there is a slight difference of 10k, it's well worth it. Goodluck.

Originally posted by eternoMind View Post

Thanks for the quick reply mate. Race Edition RTR 200s are delicious but they were launched in 2018, which means a relatively higher price in the used market (80K and above). Were the niggles with the initial editions really that widespread and bad? In fact, that's the main reason why I'm avoiding 2016 launch year RTR200s. Was hoping things would have been fixed MY2017 onwards.

**eternoMind** · 12-27-2019, 12:25 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Originally posted by MidnightEvil Parth View Post

In our local market for used bikes, there is no difference between price of race and old v1 RTR200. Even if there is a slight difference of 10k, it's well worth it. Goodluck.

Thank you for the reply

Unfortunately, the difference between the two where I live is a tad too much. Upwards of 20K. 10K would have been fine by me to be honest.

For now, have found some nice low-mileage (~10k km) 2017 RTR200s for ~₹60k. Non-ABS and Carb of course.

**Vipergts07** · 12-28-2019, 01:37 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

That's the easy way out which they follow. A kit called the master cylinder replacement kit changes out the moving parts in the disc brake, costs about 4-500 odd. Tvs parts may be more or less.

Originally posted by vins1120 View Post

Well brakes in front were not getting applied properly at which asc told to replace the front cylinder and.for the rear brakes were getting jammed and would lock due at which the asc replaced the rear cylinder at my cost.

**TarunSundar** · 12-29-2019, 03:31 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Vipergts07 View Post

That's the easy way out which they follow. A kit called the master cylinder replacement kit changes out the moving parts in the disc brake, costs about 4-500 odd. Tvs parts may be more or less.

It costed me around 310 for master cylinder and 250 for the caliber Orings.

**Vipergts07** · 12-30-2019, 12:39 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Yeh. Most asc just recommend changing the whole caliper unit instead of changing the internals, leads to a higher bill amount for novices. Haven't been able to get a bleeder screw replacement because of this as I have been unable to find a service center which stocks it.

Originally posted by TarunSundar View Post

It costed me around 310 for master cylinder and 250 for the caliber Orings.

**sreejesh613** · 12-30-2019, 03:35 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Vipergts07 View Post

Haven't been able to get a bleeder screw replacement because of this as I have been unable to find a service center which stocks it.

Try your luck with honda asc. Unicorn Bleeder screw part number: 45352-KCC-841.

**Vipergts07** · 12-30-2019, 07:27 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Tried a few of them, no luck. Local stores in hyd don't even understand what it is.

Originally posted by sreejesh613 View Post

Try your luck with honda asc. Unicorn Bleeder screw part number: 45352-KCC-841.

**MidnightEvil Parth** · 12-31-2019, 10:50 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

I won't pay anything above 50k for same. Best buy at 45k. Goodluck.

Originally posted by eternoMind View Post

Thank you for the reply

Unfortunately, the difference between the two where I live is a tad too much. Upwards of 20K. 10K would have been fine by me to be honest.

For now, have found some nice low-mileage (~10k km) 2017 RTR200s for ~₹60k. Non-ABS and Carb of course.

**MidnightEvil Parth** · 12-31-2019, 07:56 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

How successful and reliable is a block+piston change job on the RTR200 from an average mechanic.

Anyone with experience of the same ?

**TarunSundar** · 01-01-2020, 02:32 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Vipergts07 View Post

Yeh. Most asc just recommend changing the whole caliper unit instead of changing the internals, leads to a higher bill amount for novices. Haven't been able to get a bleeder screw replacement because of this as I have been unable to find a service center which stocks it.

Try Bajaj’s 10mm bleeder valve. RTRs using 10 mm valve in front calliper. But for the rear it’s 8mm. It’s very difficult to find than the 10mm.

You can try Suzuki for the 8mm. Last time when I approached for that, it wasn’t readily available part and asked me to wait About 20 days for my gs150r.

**sansubr** · 01-01-2020, 10:19 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Hello guys.. Anyone here from Mumbai central region - Mulund, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Powai side who can help me tune my carb perfectly or recommend a good mechanic for Apache 200? I was watching some YouTube videos and I think I've messed it up. No matter what I try, I'm unable to get a perfect idle rpm/ engine rhythm.
I don't want to take it to ASC as they are useless.

**Vipergts07** · 01-02-2020, 10:05 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Bajaj uses the 10mm bleeder on all models or any specific?

Originally posted by TarunSundar View Post

Try Bajaj’s 10mm bleeder valve. RTRs using 10 mm valve in front calliper. But for the rear it’s 8mm. It’s very difficult to find than the 10mm.

You can try Suzuki for the 8mm. Last time when I approached for that, it wasn’t readily available part and asked me to wait About 20 days for my gs150r.

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