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Helpppppp!!! Apache 180/160 RD/ Dazzler?
Hi Guys,
I am currently on the hunt for my first bike and like so many of us...i am also lost in the race!
...I took test ride of Apache RTR 160 (RD), Dazzler, and pulsar....I have to go for the test ride of RTR 180 too. I am confused with this lot of bikes...the question is again the same...which one to buy!!...I have practically went over all the useful 34 pages of discussions, but I could not find the answer for my requirements:
Requirements:
-Mileage should be decent enough (40+)
,
-lesser maintenance
-decent power
-should be good enough for a local tour of around 200 km
-the bike will be used for a daily commute of around 20 odd Km daily for office
...
-Also...my job requires me to be out of bangalore for like a month or two for few times in a year..so need something that can start without trouble after remaining untouched for a month atleast...
My details:
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 65 well built
Age: 27
budget - <80k
It will be my first bike...so you can understand my mental state!!!
my personal experiences based on the test ride:
Apache 160 - It gives you wings! Real power with just a twist of throttle...Confusion is...i am not sure on how reliable is the TVS engine...not sure on the battery reliability..will it start after a month of lying idle? Also..as per few threads...TVS doesnt give warranty on its components like battery...spark plugs...tires....is it a problem? Also..how is the resale value of an apache?
I heard it is really bad!? also one more thing is i am little nervous about the comments on the apache seatig posture! i am a IT consultant...so as usual my job requires me to sit continously for whole day!...but i am also a religious gym member! Will touring on apache be an issue for my back??? am little scared...compared to 180, how good is 160 apache for touring? when i rode the apache for half a Km test drive..i didnt feel any discomfort...maybe because of my first sight love for the power of this bike!
As per the TVS guy, they said Fi model has been discontinued...any gyan on this??
Is rear disc so much needed?
Dazzler: looks ok to me.
..nothing great though....seating is also fine...but its quite boring i felt...power is good....throttle response is also good..ride is comfortable..but the issues are...without kick...how will i start the bike after 1 month? it comes with a maintenance free battery so does it mean there wont be any issues? the waiting period for accessories is also really high...
Pulsar...ride is good...but i dont want to be just one more pulsar in the crowd!...so this option is gone
Please help me out!!!!!!!!!!! i know there are many questions posted by me...but pleeeeeeeaseeeee help me out..
thankkkks so much to xbhpians!
I am currently on the hunt for my first bike and like so many of us...i am also lost in the race!
...I took test ride of Apache RTR 160 (RD), Dazzler, and pulsar....I have to go for the test ride of RTR 180 too. I am confused with this lot of bikes...the question is again the same...which one to buy!!...I have practically went over all the useful 34 pages of discussions, but I could not find the answer for my requirements:Requirements:
-Mileage should be decent enough (40+)
,-lesser maintenance
-decent power
-should be good enough for a local tour of around 200 km
-the bike will be used for a daily commute of around 20 odd Km daily for office
...-Also...my job requires me to be out of bangalore for like a month or two for few times in a year..so need something that can start without trouble after remaining untouched for a month atleast...
My details:
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 65 well built
Age: 27
budget - <80k
It will be my first bike...so you can understand my mental state!!!
my personal experiences based on the test ride:
Apache 160 - It gives you wings! Real power with just a twist of throttle...Confusion is...i am not sure on how reliable is the TVS engine...not sure on the battery reliability..will it start after a month of lying idle? Also..as per few threads...TVS doesnt give warranty on its components like battery...spark plugs...tires....is it a problem? Also..how is the resale value of an apache?
I heard it is really bad!? also one more thing is i am little nervous about the comments on the apache seatig posture! i am a IT consultant...so as usual my job requires me to sit continously for whole day!...but i am also a religious gym member! Will touring on apache be an issue for my back??? am little scared...compared to 180, how good is 160 apache for touring? when i rode the apache for half a Km test drive..i didnt feel any discomfort...maybe because of my first sight love for the power of this bike!As per the TVS guy, they said Fi model has been discontinued...any gyan on this??
Is rear disc so much needed?Dazzler: looks ok to me.
..nothing great though....seating is also fine...but its quite boring i felt...power is good....throttle response is also good..ride is comfortable..but the issues are...without kick...how will i start the bike after 1 month? it comes with a maintenance free battery so does it mean there wont be any issues? the waiting period for accessories is also really high...Pulsar...ride is good...but i dont want to be just one more pulsar in the crowd!...so this option is gone
Please help me out!!!!!!!!!!!
i know there are many questions posted by me...but pleeeeeeeaseeeee help me out..thankkkks so much to xbhpians!
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