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  • #7666
    Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post
    http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...tml#post482545



    Damn! The days when Renny was active. I was talking about your post not THAT long ago. (Won't go back and find the post now Hope you remember yourself stating 109kmph for 4th gear )

    Mine still reaches 125km/hr within a 500 metres stretch. Highest still remains at 137km/hr though!!
    +1

    Though the highest if 131kmph only. Fell short of the road that day and I'm not much of a top whack maniac.
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    • #7667
      Originally posted by Rtrlover83 View Post
      Hey guys, I compared the performance of our ride with it's competitors just to point out that it's not a machine tuned for out right top end performance, but mid-range grunt. And the info i shared was from a popular mag.

      Till this day, believe it or not, i haven't raced with any guy on the road, no sir. And i will try not to, ever. I ride above 6k rpm on some early mornings 2 or 3 times a month, on one particular road only, with some cool corners and a nice straight. I've said this already

      Yes, i absolutely like to race with other dudes, but only on a track with full riding gear. Don't know when it's gonna happen
      You need not to explain it buddy

      All of us are just putting forward our thoughts

      So, sab chill maaro
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      D.I.Y.s:
      Service manual & Parts manual for Apache RTR | Tappets Adjustment | Carburetor Tuning | ​Carburetor Cleaning | Clutch Adjustment | Drive Chain Adjustment | Brake Adjustment (Drum)

      Travel Stories:
      A surprising 3 days' ride... Delhi-Dehradun-Mussoorie-Delhi!
      My first biking trip... Delhi-Agra-Delhi
      The Graduation Ride... Delhi-Dharamshala-McLeodganj-D'shala-Delhi (Link to FB photos)

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      • #7668
        Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post
        You need not to explain it buddy

        All of us are just putting forward our thoughts

        So, sab chill maaro
        The thing is i sometimes use too many words like blah blah and my buds might take it the other way. Love u guys
        The Apache is ever willing to red line each cog, but the Rider ain't. Enjoy RTR, Safely. Period.

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        • #7669
          Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post

          Mine still reaches 125km/hr within a 500 metres stretch. Highest still remains at 137km/hr though!!
          500 metres..Okay,now that's reasonable.

          I too can get around 115-120kph for this long stretch but after that the darn speedo freezes.Cannot for the life of me figure out what is wrong??


          Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post
          P220 DTSi is a monster.RTR is no match for it. RTR 180 can only compete/remains ahead uptill 110km/hr against the R15. RTR is quicker than the P220 DTS Fi, though in the run 100-110km/hr.
          +1 to P220!

          It's a monster but only after 110kph.And for the R15,a week ago we guys(P220,r15,zma and RTR180) were on the expressway.As we all know,the p220 ruled ahead all of us.Second was the R15 and third being me.We three were full throttle.The Pulsar slowly started to disappear but the R15 was ahead by only 100 meters or so. 'One more horsepower with a bit of fiddling in the sprocket and I will have him'-This is what was going in my mind for all long!

          But after riding the R15,P220 and RTR180 back to back on that stretch it was noteworthy how stable the first two are at high speeds.Highway is definitely not our forte,menacers..

          Originally posted by Rtrlover83 View Post
          Hey guys, I compared the performance of our ride with it's competitors just to point out that it's not a machine tuned for out right top end performance, but mid-range grunt. And the info i shared was from a popular mag.

          Till this day, believe it or not, i haven't raced with any guy on the road, no sir. And i will try not to, ever. I ride above 6k rpm on some early mornings 2 or 3 times a month, on one particular road only, with some cool corners and a nice straight. I've said this already

          Yes, i absolutely like to race with other dudes, but only on a track with full riding gear. Don't know when it's gonna happen
          Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post
          You need not to explain it buddy

          All of us are just putting forward our thoughts

          So, sab chill maaro
          If you ride like there's no tomorrow...worry not there won't be!

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          • #7670
            Guys i am planning to buy a RTR 180... How is the bike? Will i face any maintenance issues in the future? Please to guide me. i have taken a test drive and it impressed me a lot..
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            • #7671
              ^
              If you are passionate about sport bikes and on a limited budget, the RTR 180 is the best choice. This one is second, only to the R15.

              The Apache RTR 180 will mightily impress you with its over square screamer engine, brilliant chassis (will support your skills and improve it to a great extent) and the best brakes (even without abs).You will like the data logging console as well as the tuned exhaust note.

              This is a compact sport bike and if you are over six feet tall, might not suit you. Don't expect engine refinement and ride quality of a Uni from this one (the suspension comes a li'l stiff for giving max feed back from the tarmac to the rider). The rider handlebar/foot peg position is sport oriented, so if you are a tourer, you might need to take short breaks along the way.

              Any bike can come up with troubles in future, only thing is we've got attend it ASAP.

              If you decide to buy a menace, go for the ABS version. Chances of falling down while panic braking is almost nil over any type of surface.

              Came to know you are a RE fanboy . So think twice before going for this one, cos the two differ so much.
              Last edited by Rtrlover83; 08-11-2011, 08:12 AM.
              The Apache is ever willing to red line each cog, but the Rider ain't. Enjoy RTR, Safely. Period.

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              • #7672
                Scoop!!


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                • #7673
                  ^^^ pic taken when the desairi customs people were customozing the velocity for the 2010 jakarta auto expo... pretty old pic...
                  Apache 180

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                  • #7674
                    desairi customs has customozing the velocity. i wonder why a big company has given their bike to others for customozing them. i know big companies give order to OCC to built their promotion bikes. but here the company itself is a bike maker.

                    Desairi Custom: Apache Velocity
                    .................................................

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                    • #7675
                      Can I use FZ's front tire for RTR 180's front?
                      sigpicMy triplog of South Indian Trip.

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                      • #7676
                        ^^
                        The FZ-16 uses 100/80-17 upfront, so would be li'l oversized for the RTR 180 which uses 90/90-17. You could consider Pirelli MT75/SD which has the same size front tires but might have more weight
                        The Apache is ever willing to red line each cog, but the Rider ain't. Enjoy RTR, Safely. Period.

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                        • #7677
                          ouched 134 km/hr

                          Originally posted by Rtrlover83 View Post
                          The max indicated speeds in 4th and 5th cogs would be 116km/hr, 134km/hr. The later needs some open road to climb till there. Personally I've managed 130km/hr (level road) even when wind direction was against me.

                          Btw, 120km/hr is the one mark this bike would reach easily (that's some thing very cool). Pls don't strain the engine to go above that point often.

                          I guess, top end is not the priority of the RTR 180. It's tuned for a more ballistic mid-range thrust. How many of you know that this is the ride which is the quickest till 80km/hr? (put aside the Ninja, CBR 250's) The P220 won't catch it till there, and the YZF-R15 till 100km/hr.

                          Dude's Ride Safe. You don't want to hurt yourself nor your babe, and of course the people around you


                          I have touched 134 km/hr mark just two days back on open highway early in the morning. picture attached of the same.

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                          • #7678
                            ^^
                            That's the top end TVS claims, a true speed of 124km/hr.

                            Again, Ride Safe bro
                            The Apache is ever willing to red line each cog, but the Rider ain't. Enjoy RTR, Safely. Period.

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                            • #7679
                              I bought an RTR180ABS exactly 2 weeks ago, and I've done 600+ kms on the odo till now. Will be giving it for the first service soon. What all do I need to keep in mind?

                              Also, I plan on installing a K&N high performance air filter some time later. What do you suggest?

                              Feedback would be greatly appreciated cuz I'm relatively a n00b in this field.
                              sigpic

                              Riding the 2K11                               RTR 180 ABS and loving it.

                              Die Hard Bike Fanatic. Period.

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                              • #7680
                                Originally posted by Rtrlover83 View Post
                                ^
                                If you are passionate about sport bikes and on a limited budget, the RTR 180 is the best choice. This one is second, only to the R15.

                                The Apache RTR 180 will mightily impress you with its over square screamer engine, brilliant chassis (will support your skills and improve it to a great extent) and the best brakes (even without abs).You will like the data logging console as well as the tuned exhaust note.

                                This is a compact sport bike and if you are over six feet tall, might not suit you. Don't expect engine refinement and ride quality of a Uni from this one (the suspension comes a li'l stiff for giving max feed back from the tarmac to the rider). The rider handlebar/foot peg position is sport oriented, so if you are a tourer, you might need to take short breaks along the way.

                                Any bike can come up with troubles in future, only thing is we've got attend it ASAP.

                                If you decide to buy a menace, go for the ABS version. Chances of falling down while panic braking is almost nil over any type of surface.

                                Came to know you are a RE fanboy . So think twice before going for this one, cos the two differ so much.

                                +1
                                amazingly true!!
                                nd yea even i was an RE fan before!!
                                just liked those old school looks!!!
                                but now after owning d menace i feel it is much more suited for an student like me...no maintaining issues..no troubles..just raw power every time i twist it !!!
                                sigpic"I dream. Sometimes I think that's the only right thing to do."

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