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  • #556
    Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by chidafn View Post
    I agree it's natural process. But the tank if Apache was much hotter compared to tank of FZs matte finish. Does the finish matter in that?


    Also, I am planning to have protective film layering on the tank. Will that affect the paint or plastic during summer?
    No idea but the tank of 200 4v heats up even when waiting in the traffic signals if the sun is perpendicular to my bike. But it is nothing bothersome and cools down as soon as I start riding the bike.
    https://spkreviews.home.blog/index/

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    • #557
      Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by ayrus View Post
      No idea but the tank of 200 4v heats up even when waiting in the traffic signals if the sun is perpendicular to my bike. But it is nothing bothersome and cools down as soon as I start riding the bike.
      Thanks brother.

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      • #558
        Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

        I have applied 3M paint protection film to some parts of the fuel tank in my 160 4v. Mainly to prevent scratches, but I dont think it will do much to protect from sunlight. Since its very costly its applied only on the extended parts of tank shroud and near the seat where you usually apply tank pad. This costed me around 1500/-
        sigpicOm Yamahaya Namaha...praise the lord!

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        • #559
          Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by San1234 View Post
          Guys what is pressure of the tyres that is to be filled. On the bike it's written as 26,30 where as the svc are telling me to fill 26 36. Also are all you using tvs fully synthetic oil?
          Always Use bike's recommended pressure
          25 front
          30/32 rear (psi).
          Last edited by Aswinlogi; 11-23-2018, 01:48 PM.

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          • #560
            Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by rakeshchn View Post
            I have applied 3M paint protection film to some parts of the fuel tank in my 160 4v. Mainly to prevent scratches, but I dont think it will do much to protect from sunlight. Since its very costly its applied only on the extended parts of tank shroud and near the seat where you usually apply tank pad. This costed me around 1500/-
            That's good job indeed

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            • #561
              Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by chidafn View Post
              Hey guys, have any one noticed that plastic parts like tank get heated up when kept under direct sun? I have Black colored bike. Can any other owners confirm this?
              It's fully carbon fibre ,the main fuel tank(12L) is present inside and already evaporation controlled. No signs of heat experience on my bike yet [emoji111]️. Though squeaking brakes is common in dust filled INDIAN roads LOL!!

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              • #562
                Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by Aswinlogi View Post
                It's fully carbon fibre ,the main fuel tank(12L) is present inside and already evaporation controlled. No signs of heat experience on my bike yet [emoji111]️. Though squeaking brakes is common in dust filled INDIAN roads LOL!!
                Thanks Ashwin.

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                • #563
                  Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                  Can someone explain to me why the instrument console has a ABS light on the non-ABS variant of the bike?
                  Last edited by Bismaya; 11-28-2018, 09:10 AM.
                  [My Motorcycles]

                  2019 - Honda xBlade Non-ABS (2018)

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                  • #564
                    Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by Bismaya View Post
                    Can someone explain to me why the instrument console has a ABS light on the non-ABS variant of the bike?
                    Common parts are used to reduce costs.

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                    • #565
                      Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by Zapps View Post
                      Common parts are used to reduce costs.
                      Strange how I never noticed it before, until yesterday when I took a test ride of the RTR 160. And inspite of being heavier than Gixxer and FZ, it doesn't feel heavy. Lacks the bite of the radial MRF's used on Gixxers though. I didn't test ride the model with the Pirelli's. Just the Carb model with rear drum brake.
                      [My Motorcycles]

                      2019 - Honda xBlade Non-ABS (2018)

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                      • #566
                        Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by Bismaya View Post
                        Strange how I never noticed it before, until yesterday when I took a test ride of the RTR 160. And inspite of being heavier than Gixxer and FZ, it doesn't feel heavy. Lacks the bite of the radial MRF's used on Gixxers though. I didn't test ride the model with the Pirelli's. Just the Carb model with rear drum brake.
                        Pirelli variants are stopped now if I'm right. The Remoras are good enough for regular usage. The Pirelli variant costed about 7-8k above the normal variant and for that price, you'd have bought aftermarket Pirelli tyres. Pirellis were offered only in the 200 4v and not the 160 4v though.

                        The brakes do not offer a very good initial bite (even the Aprilia SR150 offers a better initial bite) but once you pull the lever harder, it is very progressive and offers tons of feel. After riding this bike, all other brakes feel very wooden though some do offer slightly better braking performance.
                        https://spkreviews.home.blog/index/

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                        • #567
                          Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                          Originally posted by ayrus View Post
                          Pirelli variants are stopped now if I'm right. The Remoras are good enough for regular usage. The Pirelli variant costed about 7-8k above the normal variant and for that price, you'd have bought aftermarket Pirelli tyres. Pirellis were offered only in the 200 4v and not the 160 4v though.

                          The brakes do not offer a very good initial bite (even the Aprilia SR150 offers a better initial bite) but once you pull the lever harder, it is very progressive and offers tons of feel. After riding this bike, all other brakes feel very wooden though some do offer slightly better braking performance.
                          I didn't feel much difference between the brakes on the this bike and the Pulsars (not sure what TVS uses). The Missing brakes on Hondas have a different feel. And the Bybes on Gixxer and FZs have a similar feel, although Gixxer has more bite.
                          [My Motorcycles]

                          2019 - Honda xBlade Non-ABS (2018)

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                          • #568
                            Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by Bismaya View Post
                            I didn't feel much difference between the brakes on the this bike and the Pulsars (not sure what TVS uses). The Missing brakes on Hondas have a different feel. And the Bybes on Gixxer and FZs have a similar feel, although Gixxer has more bite.
                            TVS uses their own brakes on all bikes except the RR310 (BYBRE).
                            https://spkreviews.home.blog/index/

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                            • #569
                              Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by Bismaya View Post
                              I didn't feel much difference between the brakes on the this bike and the Pulsars (not sure what TVS uses). The Missing brakes on Hondas have a different feel. And the Bybes on Gixxer and FZs have a similar feel, although Gixxer has more bite.
                              How's hornets brake in comparison to 160 4v according to you

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                              • #570
                                Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by #bpk View Post
                                How's hornets brake in comparison to 160 4v according to you
                                I find the 160 4v brakes to be more stable and confidence inspiring. I've never driven a Hornet ABS, so my observation is based upon the old 2016-non ABS variant.

                                A bit of offtopic here but are there any ABS variant of sub 200cc bikes that come with a rear drum brake (without disc; front ABS)? Hornet is the only one I can think of. I sincerely hope that the 160 4v is launched with a rear drum and Front ABS combination.
                                [My Motorcycles]

                                2019 - Honda xBlade Non-ABS (2018)

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