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    Apache rtr 200

    Could experts and owners please put some light on below queries.. 1) Apache 200 as bike when compared with Bajaj pulser series (I own avenger currently)
    2) TVS ka service any better than Bajaj ??
    3) Any other choice in 200 range with Pirelli + ABS, and naked bike (Pirelli I can get but not ABS I think)

    Context - I am planning to sell off Avenger h(and buy some better non-cruiser bike) since long as I bought it considering pillion comfort for my wife but she rides with me rarely and all I am left with is speed of 20 on corners and bad Bajaj service..
    Due to financial constraints, not going to buy higher capacity bike soon, so 200 range bike fits city highway and finance limits perfectly.. And I cant leave riding for any constraints, so I am better off riding smaller capacity affordable bike.. Thanks in advance..

    Cheers,
    Prasad M
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    • #3
      Re: Apache rtr 200

      Prasad, your heart is set on RTR200 it seems.. That thing is just best bang for buck if you do not expect out-worldly performance out of it.

      I had deliberated a lot while buying a bike in 2009, Karizma got a lot of weight-age from whoever i interacted. Hence bought it. It was a great bike certainly.. Served me good undoubtedly and i had some memorable trips over it. But deep down i was stuck on R15... Rode Karizma some 43000 kms and sold off rather cheaply. First thing i did was got myself an R15.

      Believe me i have been a happy man ever since and the odo reads @52000 (14K from previous owner)..
      Last edited by ZMAtic; 03-28-2016, 02:34 PM.
      ***Correct me if I am wrong :)

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      • #4
        Re: Apache rtr 200

        Apache 200 should be better than the pulsar series. Not sure how well have they managed the vibrations on the new one.
        Other than vibrations on the old models of Apache, it was a pretty good street bike.
        The TVS service centers are good at some places and bad at some. So you just have to find the one that satisfies you.
        Take test rides and then decide.
        I would like to thank my legs for supporting me, my arms for being always by my side and my fingers; I could always count on them.

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        • #5
          Re: Apache rtr 200

          Originally posted by prasadkool123 View Post
          Could experts and owners please put some light on below queries.. 1) Apache 200 as bike when compared with Bajaj pulser series (I own avenger currently)
          2) TVS ka service any better than Bajaj ??
          3) Any other choice in 200 range with Pirelli + ABS, and naked bike (Pirelli I can get but not ABS I think)

          Context - I am planning to sell off Avenger h(and buy some better non-cruiser bike) since long as I bought it considering pillion comfort for my wife but she rides with me rarely and all I am left with is speed of 20 on corners and bad Bajaj service..
          Due to financial constraints, not going to buy higher capacity bike soon, so 200 range bike fits city highway and finance limits perfectly.. And I cant leave riding for any constraints, so I am better off riding smaller capacity affordable bike.. Thanks in advance..

          Cheers,
          Prasad M

          Apache would be better choice than PL as it has better refined engine and in 200ccRTR they have done good job on vibration issue, also ABS is there.
          in 200cc segment i think it 200rtr is the best machine as the name rtr already proved the capability in the market.
          This bike has many good feature and nice ergonomic and you have option to go with Pirelli tyres.
          look wise it is totally different from older release as its got better fuel tank design,mono suspension in the rear and 130 rear tyre.

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          • #6
            Re: Apache rtr 200

            Thanks everyone for your inputs.. I checked at showroom in Pune and they have told me to wait for another month before TD is available.. Lets see how it feeds when riding it.. I believe ABS + Pirelli + FI will have to wait few more months.. But this wait seems worth right now, unless we see Mojo, Ninja, R3 being offered with ABS.. (FYI, I am looking for 200-300cc segment but ABS is topmost priority..)

            Cheers,
            Prasad M

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            • #7
              Re: Apache rtr 200

              Originally posted by prasadkool123 View Post
              Thanks everyone for your inputs.. I checked at showroom in Pune and they have told me to wait for another month before TD is available.. Lets see how it feeds when riding it.. I believe ABS + Pirelli + FI will have to wait few more months.. But this wait seems worth right now, unless we see Mojo, Ninja, R3 being offered with ABS.. (FYI, I am looking for 200-300cc segment but ABS is topmost priority..)

              Cheers,
              Prasad M

              Person working in TVS manuf unit in mysore told me TVS with ABS will be launched in June for sure.

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              • #8
                Re: Apache rtr 200

                Originally posted by prasadkool123 View Post
                Could experts and owners please put some light on below queries.. 1) Apache 200 as bike when compared with Bajaj pulser series (I own avenger currently)
                2) TVS ka service any better than Bajaj ??
                3) Any other choice in 200 range with Pirelli + ABS, and naked bike (Pirelli I can get but not ABS I think)

                Context - I am planning to sell off Avenger h(and buy some better non-cruiser bike) since long as I bought it considering pillion comfort for my wife but she rides with me rarely and all I am left with is speed of 20 on corners and bad Bajaj service..
                Due to financial constraints, not going to buy higher capacity bike soon, so 200 range bike fits city highway and finance limits perfectly.. And I cant leave riding for any constraints, so I am better off riding smaller capacity affordable bike.. Thanks in advance..

                Cheers,
                Prasad M
                RTR 200 will be hit , i have some friends who rode it, as per them vibration issue gone and bike is awesome.
                I personally did not like RTR design which is in rtr 160 or 180 because if i am spending 1 Lac i would expect mono suspension , wide rear tyre
                Design wise 2004v is impressed me and i am also planning to buy this baby

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                • #9
                  Re: Apache rtr 200

                  The RTR 200 is a great bike.If you can wait till June end,You can get the top-end model.
                  [My Motorcycle]

                  2001 TVS-Suzuki Max 100R

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                  • #10
                    Re: Apache rtr 200

                    Originally posted by Harideep View Post
                    Person working in TVS manuf unit in mysore told me TVS with ABS will be launched in June for sure.
                    Any info on when the FI version will be available??

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                    Originally posted by TVSian View Post
                    The RTR 200 is a great bike.If you can wait till June end,You can get the top-end model.
                    Any info on when the FI version will be available??

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                    • #11
                      Re: Apache rtr 200

                      Originally posted by Tushar Biswas View Post
                      Any info on when the FI version will be available??

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                      Any info on when the FI version will be available??
                      Carb is already available, FI will be there in one or two months

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                      • #12
                        Re: Apache rtr 200

                        Fi Version is said to launch before July/Late June.
                        [My Motorcycle]

                        2001 TVS-Suzuki Max 100R

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