NO MAJOR TVS APACHE RTR PERFORMANCE UPGRADE IN 2012

The current scene:
The competition is coming up with compelling stuff tugging at the purse strings of the enthusiast biker in India. Yet, TVS Motors, an Indian motorcycle maker known for its continued focus on racing, both on road and off it, isn’t planning to come up with a major upgrade to its flagship motorcycle, the TVS Apache RTR series.

The Apache RTR series of motorcycles were developed with inputs from TVS’s racing program and have been excellent handlers with crisp throttle response to boot. Though TVS has upped the ante with a on-off ABS system on the flagship RTR180, the time is ripe for a major upgrade.

But well, according to TVS’s notification about their 2012 plans from our sources, the Hosur based two wheeler and three wheeler maker has not made any announcement regarding the launch of an upgraded Apache in 2012. Therefore, it might still be sometime before the Apache gets a engine capacity bump up. TVS Apache enthusiasts had been expecting a bigger engined Apache in 2012 as the competition now has a range of motorcycles between the 200-250cc category with more to come in 2012. Think, KTM Duke 200 and the all new 2012 Pulsar to name just two.

TVS focussing on commuter segment bikes:
At the ongoing 2012 Auto Expo, TVS seemed to focus more on the bread-and-butter entry level commuter segment with an indigenously developed automatic gearbox, that can find application in engine capacities ranging from 100cc to 250cc. TVS also claims better fuel economy from this automatic gearbox, which is quite creditable as automatic gearboxes are usually known to reduce fuel economy. Going forward, expect a range of TVS motorcycles and scooters featuring the automatic gearbox technology although the Apache series might still retain the manual gearbox due to the inherent sportiness associated with manual gearboxes.

We, for our part can hope that TVS hastens its 200cc plus motorcycle plans to stay relevant in the Indian high performance premium motorcycle segment as there are a slew of 200-250cc motorcycles lined up for the coming months!

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QUICK COMPARO : Pulsar 200NS Vs Karizma ZMR Vs CBR250R Vs Duke 200 Vs R15 Version 2.0 Vs Apache RTR 180 ABS Vs Pulsar 220

Finally an all new Pulsar is here. Bajaj calls it Pulsar 200NS. Here are some of competitors which Pulsar 200NS takes head-on. Hero Karizma ZMR, Honda CBR250R,Yamaha R15, KTM Duke 200 , TVS Apache RTR 180 and the bike which helped Bajaj to strengthen its hold in the sports bike category , that is the Pulsar 220 . Though pulsar introduced the performance segment in the Indian biking indsutry, these bike captivated the customers with their uniquness in styling or performance. Though none could topple the pulsar 220, competitors like Apache RTR and CBR250R created a niche and own set of fans. With the pulsar 200NS coming into the fray, will they stand any chance against pulsar now. Here are pros and cons of each bike and spec to spec comparison of Pulsar 200NS Vs karizma ZMR Vs CBR250R Vs Duke 200 Vs Apache RTR 180 Vs Pulsar 220

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DRAG RACE: R15 Vs PULSAR 220 Vs KARIZMA ZMR Vs RTR 180

Answer to the frequently asked question: "Which bike is faster among the Pulsar 220, the Yamaha R15, the Hero Honda Karizma ZMR and the TVS Apache RTR 180

There were  number of drag sessions (between the Yamaha R15, Bajaj Pulsar 220 and the TVS Apache RTR 180 and ZMR) and here are the results

1. Pulsar 220 DTS-i v/s Apache RTR 180: Pulsar 220 is quicker in outright as well as roll-on acceleration

2. Apache RTR 180 V/s Yamaha R15: Apache RTR (180) is quicker till 105km/hr but post those speeds Yamaha R15 catches up really quickly and there's no stopping it once it gets past those speeds. I would say both are evenly matched when it comes to overall performance with R15 having a better top end. Newer Yamaha R15's are slower as compared to the older ones

3. Pulsar 220 DTS-i is a speed/torque monster and it will mince both the bikes!!

4.Karizma ZMR vs R15 vs RTR 180 : Karizma has low peak power output , R15 will mince both RTR 180 and ZMR, Hero Honda Karizma ZMR definitely has a lower top speed than the Yamaha R15 and probably would be neck to neck with the Apache RTR 180.

On a stretch of 1.5 km stretch at full throttle and this are the "Speedo indicated" top speeds that I managed to clock in each of the bikes.

- 1. Pulsar 220: 142 Kmph.

2. Yamaha R15: 135 Kmph.

3.Apache RTR 180 : 126 Kmph.

4. Hero Honda Karizma ZMR: 125 Kmph.

The manufacturers claimed top speeds for the following models are:

1. Pulsar 220 DTS-i: 144 Kmph

2. Hero Honda Karizma ZMR: 125/126 Kmph

3. TVS Apache RTR 180: 124 Kmph

4. Yamaha R15: [no top speed claimed]


Among the four mentioned bikes the Pulsar 220 might be the Drag King but there are other aspects too on which the other bikes score brownie points.

The engine of the Karizma ZMR feels the most relaxed even at full throttle and feels like you can do these speeds whole day long. The R15 has the sharpest and the best handling here and feels like a bike designed for twists and turns of the race track. The RTR feels quite peppy due to its light weight and is the easiest to ride in traffic due to its compact dimensions.

But the answer to the question about which is the "Fastest Indian" made bike in a straight line, the answer is the Pulsar 220.

But as for the present scenario, the Honda CBR250R will in all take the crown from the Pulsar 220

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Apache rtr 180 exhaust sound

The sound of GOD. it is really like an untamed horse, who always wanted to go out of control..unleashed ... 
Really an amazing sports bike ever made by Indians.The silencer has been sound engineered magnificently.

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TVS Launches Apache RTR 180 ABS – India’s First Motorcycle with Anti lock Braking System

1. Here is the much awaited news for all Apache fans. Finally TVS has launched ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) in one of its premium motorcycles TVS Apache RTR 180. We at Bike Advice have already rolled out a post a couple of days back regarding TVS bringing this bike to the stands anytime soon and here is TVS with their Apache RTR 180 ABS motorcycle. This happens to be first bike in India that will have ABS technology. ABS technology will equip the bike with a great stopping power and superior braking control that perfectly compliments Apache’s high performance capability.

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