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Re: TVS Apache RTR 180
I don't quite understand the above quoted, but if what I understand is correct ABS monitors both the wheels.
Sorry to hear about the other guy who is dead now. May his soul RIP. Anyways, I dont think any bike would come to a full halt from 100 KMPH in 4 secs. The first two seconds will take up the identifying and reaction steps and only after the 1st second do we start to apply brakes. Since the ABS is supplemented with rear wheel lift-off protection we can slam the brakes but still I dont think we can come to a full halt from a 100kmph in 4 secs.
Yes, I've stopped my bike from 80 kmph in less than 4 secs, as I use all possible measure to lessen my reaction time. I've felt the ABS working fine leaving me and the other guy(s) unscathed. One such incident happened recently. But, I've at times felt the need to swerve away while slamming the brakes at speeds upwards of 90 as the bike may not stop with in the short distance, but gives you enough time to swerve away from the obstacle to a neutral point as the wheels are not locked up, thus giving you some traction to move around. That's why they say in their manual to be always mindful of the surroundings and scan the road ahead before you make a move.
And of course you can effectively reduce the stopping distance if you apply both the brakes at once.
Originally posted by spknair
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Sorry to hear about the other guy who is dead now. May his soul RIP. Anyways, I dont think any bike would come to a full halt from 100 KMPH in 4 secs. The first two seconds will take up the identifying and reaction steps and only after the 1st second do we start to apply brakes. Since the ABS is supplemented with rear wheel lift-off protection we can slam the brakes but still I dont think we can come to a full halt from a 100kmph in 4 secs.
Yes, I've stopped my bike from 80 kmph in less than 4 secs, as I use all possible measure to lessen my reaction time. I've felt the ABS working fine leaving me and the other guy(s) unscathed. One such incident happened recently. But, I've at times felt the need to swerve away while slamming the brakes at speeds upwards of 90 as the bike may not stop with in the short distance, but gives you enough time to swerve away from the obstacle to a neutral point as the wheels are not locked up, thus giving you some traction to move around. That's why they say in their manual to be always mindful of the surroundings and scan the road ahead before you make a move.
And of course you can effectively reduce the stopping distance if you apply both the brakes at once.
.. The niggles come due to terrible TVS servicing...
and you have made right choice.. There is no bike that even come close to RTR.. For the price..
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