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After viewing endless number of TV Ads and its making, hearing people rant about its ‘racing DNA’ and improvements, I decided to test ride the new TVS Apache RTR 180. I have ridden Apache RTR 160, I was impressed by its performance which boosted my expectations for this new 177.4 cc bike.

The new Apache RTR 180 develops an impressive 17 bhp @ 8500 rpm, though the absence of fuel injection was a bit of a disappointment.

I got a titanium grey bike for the ride and I was set to fly. Here are my observations of the bike -

click on the post title to read Naz’s evaluation

The wait for the TVS Apache RTR 180 has been long and hard and it finally is here! The Bajaj Pulsar 180 has got something to bitch about. It’s a promotional video of the 180cc version of the TVS Apache which currently displaces 160cc and comes in carburetted and fuel injected versions.

The Apache 180cc will produce 17.3ps of power and carry rear disc brakes. Information on the launch date, variants and prices have not been set afloat. We expect the bike to arrive at dealer showrooms by the end of May.