Announcement

**bprags** · 06-15-2009, 05:36 PM

And soon, Apache owners will be able to go even faster. Later in the day, TVS officials announced that the company will launch a racing kit for the Apache some time in July. This is the second such kit that the company will offer, the first being for the Shogun almost twenty years back. It will consist of several go-faster parts like a free-flow exhaust, air filter, bigger jets or carb, perhaps even a high-lift camshaft. At least in terms of being a pocket rocket, the Apache looks set to make the Shogun proud. Hope they throw in better rubber too. As it stands now, the Apache 180 is a solid improvement and is the Apache to buy today. And do remember to slap on the racing kit when it comes out!

TVS Apache RTR 180 - Little more, much better

**onlinesatish** · 06-15-2009, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post

ROFLMAO!

I am sure TVS wont let you buy one even if you want one

Ride Review.... Let me also check if it has reached Mumbai!

I have been told by the SVC folks that not to set my foot in the SVC if i buy a RTR180 and tht too from the 1st lot

Originally posted by Puneet1 View Post

the 160 has a 44 teeth one . with this im sure the acceleration is gonna be great , Tvs themselves said they made this bike for fast acceleration ,not a top speed .

Not sure how many teeths does the front sprocket has.....must be 14-16!

**RedApple** · 06-15-2009, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by bprags View Post

TVS Apache RTR 180 - Little more, much better

i hope that performance kit is for us 160 boys too

. Im assuming it should be since we rode them at ARE.

**onlinesatish** · 06-15-2009, 06:22 PM

Went back to the SVC in the morning to hand over few parts for my bike. Head mech got the bike from the showroom for everyone at the SVC to have a look at it. This is where i could examine the bike.

I only found this diff Vissually from the RTR160.

And the Carb had a red cap on the top. Wonder wht is tht for. Could'nt take a ride though. Waited for a few hours chatted with some folks and i noticed Sandeep's Fi was at the svc(http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/help-me/...ssue.html).Its a diff story.

I confirmed whether the Showroom guys hve started to give test rides and went there. they put up white 180 for display!. Got the quote for the bike

price - 66,090
others -9,280
OTR - 75,370 (700-1000 rs lesser than the FI)

They had White, grey and Black with them. They are expecting Red in few days. Booking have started and will be delivered during the launch date (witihin 5-6days). And they think tht Fi's would be stopped in a few days as well

Took a test ride (pathetic test ride i ever had). Was expecting to take it to necklece road and test it for atleast 2kms. All i could manage was 500mtrs of ride within small gulli's near the showroom.

here's what i could fiure out. Bike was brand new. had only 3kms on the Odo.

Found No diff in vibes, engine harsness between 160 and 180. Vibes between 5-6k rpm is still there

Infact my 160 was better in these regard.

It had a good torque. Pulled effortlessly even with a 80-90kg pillion.

Pulled it till 9k rpm in first 2 gears. Decent accelaration even with a heavy pillion. Speedo was disconnected so i could'nt figure out the speed, gearings and other stuffs.

This is all what i could manage.

Argued with the guy who accompined me for the test ride as to why am not allowed a longer testride. Was so pissed off with their attitude tht is gve the bike back to him and walked back to the showroom. Kiran commercilas has become pathetic! Complained to the manager and i took off. he promised me a better test ride after a couple of days once they have all the papers.

**payeng** · 06-15-2009, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

price - 66,090
others -9,280
OTR - 75,370 (700-1000 rs lesser than the FI)

With that kind of price difference between the RTR 180 and RTR 160 Fi, I am not sure who would still prefer the RTR 160 Fi over the RTR 180..

Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

... and they think tht Fi's would be stopped in a few days as well

Just what I thought.

anyway the RTR 180 would definitely be more fun than the RTR 160 Fi

**jayesh.khushalani** · 06-15-2009, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

price - 66,090
others -9,280
OTR - 75,370 (700-1000 rs lesser than the FI)....
.....they think tht Fi's would be stopped in a few days as well

if its so then then the rtr fi owners would be higly dissapointed

**Devilpulsarian** · 06-15-2009, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by jayesh.khushalani View Post

if its so then then the rtr fi owners would be higly dissapointed

I really dont think any reason of disappointment...

Its a regular job a company has to do to keep pace with the market...

Anywaz, I feel RTR FI 160 would soon be replaced by the FI version of rtr 180....!

**jayesh.khushalani** · 06-15-2009, 07:13 PM

oh sry i quoted the wrong line
it was regarding the price

**RedApple** · 06-15-2009, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

Went back to the SVC in the morning to hand over few parts for my bike. Head mech got the bike from the showroom for everyone at the SVC to have a look at it. This is where i could examine the bike.

I only found this diff Vissually from the RTR160.

And the Carb had a red cap on the top. Wonder wht is tht for. Could'nt take a ride though. Waited for a few hours chatted with some folks and i noticed Sandeep's Fi was at the svc(http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/help-me/7839-help-tvs-apache-rtr-fi-rear-disc-brake-issue.html).Its a diff story.

I confirmed whether the Showroom guys hve started to give test rides and went there. they put up white 180 for display!. Got the quote for the bike

price - 66,090
others -9,280
OTR - 75,370 (700-1000 rs lesser than the FI)

They had White, grey and Black with them. They are expecting Red in few days. Booking have started and will be delivered during the launch date (witihin 5-6days). And they think tht Fi's would be stopped in a few days as well

Took a test ride (pathetic test ride i ever had). Was expecting to take it to necklece road and test it for atleast 2kms. All i could manage was 500mtrs of ride within small gulli's near the showroom.

here's what i could fiure out. Bike was brand new. had only 3kms on the Odo.

Found No diff in vibes, engine harsness between 160 and 180. Vibes between 5-6k rpm is still there

Infact my 160 was better in these regard.

It had a good torque. Pulled effortlessly even with a 80-90kg pillion.

Pulled it till 9k rpm in first 2 gears. Decent accelaration even with a heavy pillion. Speedo was disconnected so i could'nt figure out the speed, gearings and other stuffs.

This is all what i could manage.

Argued with the guy who accompined me for the test ride as to why am not allowed a longer testride. Was so pissed off with their attitude tht is gve the bike back to him and walked back to the showroom. Kiran commercilas has become pathetic! Complained to the manager and i took off. he promised me a better test ride after a couple of days once they have all the papers.

did u ask the SVC if any parts from the 180 could be used on the 160?

**Redhill** · 06-15-2009, 07:39 PM

News From Financialexpress

Two-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company launched its premium motorcyle Apache RTR 180, at an introductory price of Rs 63,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The premium 180cc motorcycle is the advanced version of its 160cc Apache model.
Motorcycle sales of the company registered a 2.23 per cent fall in May at 53,495 units compared with 54,717 units in the same month last year.

TVS launches Apache RTR 180 for Rs 63,990 - The Financial Express

**insanebiker** · 06-15-2009, 07:41 PM

^^^ AS told by satish, OTR price comes close to 75k

**NitinGirish** · 06-15-2009, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

And they think tht Fi's would be stopped in a few days as well

This is sad actually. Newer technolgies should flourish. But then again, one look at ownership thread, I am tempted to say they couldnt pull it off with the Fi.

This is one bike I came close to buying in April before I was transferred from Hyd.

**SARAB_FI** · 06-15-2009, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by Redhill View Post

Two-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company launched its premium motorcyle Apache RTR 180, at an introductory price of Rs 63,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The premium 180cc motorcycle is the advanced version of its 160cc Apache model.
Motorcycle sales of the company registered a 2.23 per cent fall in May at 53,495 units compared with 54,717 units in the same month last year.

TVS launches Apache RTR 180 for Rs 63,990 - The Financial Express

new rtr 180cc launched in delhi :-

SPECIFICATIONS:-

ENGINE
Type
4 Stroke
Displacement
177.4 cc
Cylinder Arrangement
Single
Maximum Power
12.52 kW (17.3 PS) @ 8500 rpm
Maximum Torque
15.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore x Stroke
62.5 mm x 57.8 mm
Carburettor
Mikuni BS-29
Power to weight ratio
124.08 bhp / ton
Starting
Electric & Kick Start
Ignition
IDI - Dual mode digital ignition

SUSPENSION

Front
Telescopic Forks, 105mm Stroke
Rear
Monotube Inverted Gas filled shox (MIG) with spring aid

BRAKES

Front
270mm Petal Disc
Rear
200 mm Petal Disc

WHEELS , TYRES AND FUEL

Rim size (Front)
1.85 x 17"
Rim size (Rear)
2.15 x 17"
Tyre size (Front)
90/90 x 17" Tubeless
Tyre size (Rear)
110/80 x 17" Tubeless
Tyre make
TVS Tyres
Fuel tank capacity
16.0 lit
Reserve
2.5 lit

DIMENSIONS

Length
2085 mm
Width
730 mm
Height
1100 mm
Wheelbase
1326 mm
Saddle Height
790 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
Minimum turning radius
2150 mm

WEIGHTS

Kerb weight
137 kg
Max. Payload
130 kg
Weight distribution

Kerb (F/R)
60/77 kg
Laden (F/R) (Solo - 65 kg)
79/122 kg

STAND START ACCELERATION (Speed - Wise)

Acceleration (kph)

Time (Sec)

0-60

4.15

0-100

13.95

STAND START ACCELERATION (Distance - Wise)

Distance (m)

Time (Sec)

0-100

7.12

0-400

18.45

MAXIMUM SPEED (kph)

125

MG · 06-15-2009, 09:01 PM

TVS Apache RTR 180:Now launched

Please continue all the discussion related to the new 180 in this thread.Meanwhile I will be moving all the related posts in this thread.

Announcement

TVS Apache RTR 180:Now launched

TVS Apache RTR 180:Now launched

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