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  • What mileage does RTR 180 gives
    When approaching a corner, stay on the gas until you see Jesus. Then brake HARD.

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    • Originally posted by iBerry View Post
      @ chicane - what cam are you using, is it a cell phone cam? And if you put the camera inside the helmet can you see the road properly? And wont the cam slip down the helmet and drop on the road? Please explain how you mount the cam in like step by step cause I also want to shoot some onboard videos. I get to ride a GSXR 1000 on tuesdays to work and back.
      It's a digicam borrowed from one of my friends, a Samsung S860.Due to slim profile it fits in easily and firmly rests near my chin/mouth inside the helmet.And yeah it's a strict no-no to ride it like that for prolonged time as there is also a chance of it falling off unless you get a way to tie the cam to your helmet.

      And boy riding a GSXR to office...Would love to see a video of that!!

      Originally posted by rags View Post
      The increase in engine capacity of the 180 comes mainly from a longer stroke so the 180 engine is more torquey all over the rpm range. The longer swingarm and 17" wheels with tubeless tyres also improve the stability and handling.

      If you're looking for performance the 180 is slightly better than 160FI and if its mileage you're looking for then probably the 160FI is slightly better.
      ^^+1

      RTR Fi is slightly more fun to ride owning to the glorious exhaust/intake note and top end surge but then the 180 is a more grown-up bike as compared to the 160s.

      Originally posted by abbydance4life View Post
      What mileage does RTR 180 gives
      It's already been mentioned.Do refer to the previous posts.

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      • Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post
        Around 6k rpm.It was the only time when the bike pulled like MAD in first gear.It's sad that i am not able to repeat the same during drags!!

        thanks for the info
        its a cool video!!!!!!!!!!
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        For me its never been nor will ever be my DL, For me its always been and will always remain my RL {Riding License}

        I confess that I ♥ :
        *Being ogled at while waiting
        for lights to turn green
        *Fielding queries from massed onlookers
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        *Blasting past slowpokes
        *Hoiking the front wheel
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        • Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post
          It's a digicam borrowed from one of my friends, a Samsung S860.Due to slim profile it fits in easily and firmly rests near my chin/mouth inside the helmet.And yeah it's a strict no-no to ride it like that for prolonged time as there is also a chance of it falling off unless you get a way to tie the cam to your helmet.
          Have you thought about getting a camera mount for the helmet or the petrol tank cap? A suction cup camera mount like the Fat Gecko from Delkin might also work: Fat Gecko Camera Mount - Extreme Suction Cup Mount - Delkin Devices. There ae similar offering from other companies too. Have read reviews of them and people say they do stick well. Dunno if you can get them in India.
          Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.

          -Unknown


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          • Anyone experienced a "rebound effect" while coming out of the corner with no or slight hump??

            Cuz today when i took one with little hump (right hander) the bike's rear almost jumped and settled, (65-70kmph 3 gear) it was little scary.

            i'am running on 4 setting.
            The Magician"

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            • Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post
              Anyone experienced a "rebound effect" while coming out of the corner with no or slight hump??

              Cuz today when i took one with little hump (right hander) the bike's rear almost jumped and settled, (65-70kmph 3 gear) it was little scary.

              i'am running on 4 setting.
              At 60-70kmph running over anything uneven would cause the rear to jump a bit, it also depends on how agressive you were on the throttle at that point. The best way to handle a situation like that is to let the bike take care of itself and not give any rider inputs (or as Keith Code says, control your survival reactions) till it settles down.
              Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.

              -Unknown


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              • which NGK plug

                Those of you who use a NGK plug in your RTR 180 can you please tell me the part number. I'm trying to figure out which of the NGK plugs has a heat range and thread similar to the Bosch Super UR5DDC recommended by TVS.
                Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.

                -Unknown


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                • Originally posted by rags View Post
                  Those of you who use a NGK plug in your RTR 180 can you please tell me the part number. I'm trying to figure out which of the NGK plugs has a heat range and thread similar to the Bosch Super UR5DDC recommended by TVS.
                  It should be CR8EIX, which is ok for 180 & 160 both.If possible use a splitfire cabel also.
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                  • Originally posted by rags View Post
                    At 60-70kmph running over anything uneven would cause the rear to jump a bit, it also depends on how agressive you were on the throttle at that point. .
                    The road was plain, i have taken long leans at 100-105 kmph and nothing like that happened.
                    and agressive throttle inputs, even blipping the throttle while in the lean never causes bike to give you rebound effect my friend.
                    The Magician"

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                    • Originally posted by rags View Post
                      At 60-70kmph running over anything uneven would cause the rear to jump a bit, it also depends on how agressive you were on the throttle at that point. The best way to handle a situation like that is to let the bike take care of itself and not give any rider inputs (or as Keith Code says, control your survival reactions) till it settles down.
                      I have experienced the same thing quite a few times,in fact while taking a sharp right hander the bike's rear slipped for a nanosecond and then hold the line by getting grip instantly.The moment in between was scary, nonetheless. Somehow the bike doesnt feel that confident while taking sharp corners especially on those turns which have even slight undulations.Also stiffening of the rear shock absorbers helps greatly.

                      Those types of situations also leads to Tank slapper which is worse and couldnt be avoided as that happens so fast that you wont even get time to get over/control it. Best way to avoid is by pressing the rear brake but at that situation it's pretty tough to do that.

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                      • Mine Bike recently developed the knocking like problem again.TVS Service Opened and Tightened the Drive Chain.Still ,There is a slight knocking?I doubt whether it consumed some of the Valves? :S
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                        • Originally posted by kauria View Post
                          It should be CR8EIX, which is ok for 180 & 160 both.If possible use a splitfire cabel also.
                          Thanks Kauria, I'll check that out at the automobile shop nearby.

                          What's the cost of the plug? I have heard people recommend the spitfire cable. How is it different from the stock one?
                          Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.

                          -Unknown


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                          • Originally posted by prakash_mvpa View Post
                            Mine Bike recently developed the knocking like problem again.TVS Service Opened and Tightened the Drive Chain.Still ,There is a slight knocking?I doubt whether it consumed some of the Valves? :S
                            Remember over tightening could make things worse. I am still cluless about the reason for your knocking problem.

                            Have you checked:
                            -Tappet clearance
                            -Cleaning of carb and individual jets
                            -Spark plug condition
                            -air filter/pipe, breather pipe

                            If your bike knocks excessively with noticeable loss in mileage and power then you need to check the CDI/Valve timing too!!

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                            • Originally posted by kauria View Post
                              It should be CR8EIX, which is ok for 180 & 160 both.If possible use a splitfire cabel also.
                              I have installed the CR7EIX... that was what the shop owner gave me... its installed and working like a charm... It cost me 530 bucks. BTW... what does this splitfire cable do?

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                              • Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post
                                The road was plain, i have taken long leans at 100-105 kmph and nothing like that happened.
                                and agressive throttle inputs, even blipping the throttle while in the lean never causes bike to give you rebound effect my friend.
                                Are you saying you took the same turn at 100 kmph and nothing happened? Two possible reasons I can think of is you ran over a stone or something you did not notice or you were too aggressive on the throttle which made the tyre slide and regain traction and you had a very very minor highside!

                                What exactly do you mean blipping the throttle when the bike is leant .. you mean in gear or shifting between gears? Blipping between gears wouldn't cause rebound effect because you've already matched the revs and are not over loading/compressing the shocks.

                                Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post
                                I have experienced the same thing quite a few times,in fact while taking a sharp right hander the bike's rear slipped for a nanosecond and then hold the line by getting grip instantly.The moment in between was scary, nonetheless. Somehow the bike doesnt feel that confident while taking sharp corners especially on those turns which have even slight undulations.Also stiffening of the rear shock absorbers helps greatly.

                                Those types of situations also leads to Tank slapper which is worse and couldnt be avoided as that happens so fast that you wont even get time to get over/control it. Best way to avoid is by pressing the rear brake but at that situation it's pretty tough to do that.
                                Slipping and regaining traction happen when you're riding on the limits of traction. The best way to try to avoid is to do a smooth throttle roll on instead of an aggressive off/on type of action and try to keep your arms relaxed and not to provide any extra inputs on the handlebar or the bike and let the laws of physics take care of the situation. Most of the times the bike settles back on its own and then you can take control of the situation again.

                                Tank slappers happen when you are accelerate suddenly over bumps, the front is airborne and falls back out of alignment with the rear. This can again be avoided with a smooth throttle roll on and a more relaxed grip on the handlebars.

                                I know its easier said than done and the only way out is to practice in controlled situations so you can handle the situation when something unexpected happens.
                                Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.

                                -Unknown


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