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 -
The TVS Apache RTR 180′s TV advertisement isn’t anywhere near to what Bajaj does with its bikes on film. But TVS’s latest attempt is stronger than anything else seen before, it is far better than Hero Honda’s blunt and pointless films that make us switch channels or go to sleep.
This video shows what went into making the new Apache’s commercial, right from the sets in Australia.
The much awaited Apache RTR 180 has finally been launched by TVS. The engine displacement is 177.3cc and produces 17.3 PS of power at 8500rpm slightly more than the segment benchmark, the new Bajaj Pulsar 180 and an increase of 2PS from the RTR 160.
Torque also receives a boost to 15.5Nm from 13.1Nm previously. The TVS Apache RTR 180 has longer wheelbase than RTR 160 by 26mm and larger 110/80 17? tubeless tires. While RTR 180 doesn’t get fuel injection, that’s all the rage in motorcycles these days.
Entry posted on May 12, 2009 by
Dave;
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TVS Motor Co. has announced the launch of 3 new bikes for 2009 which includes a new Apache RTR 180 (release May 2009) followed by a new TVS Star Sport, and a new TVS Flame. The company also plans to launch a 200cc edition of Apache with ABS, in the future.
Entry posted on April 19, 2009 by
Shrawan Raja;
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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.
