Hello readers, this article is not really a review of the bike but it’s just my experience with the Apache RTR. Its all about what Apache is and not about what all other bikes are not. It must be made clear here that I was not a pro-biker when I bought my dream machine. I never had that bikers jeans in me in my college days, maybe I didn’t get a change to lay my hands on one. (My dad doesn’t ride a bike, no one in our family does). However it was just few month back that I rode a bike for the first time. I was already 27 when I rode my friend’s bike for the first time.
It just took me two rounds in a CBZ Extreme to realize what I had been missing the joy of 2 wheels all these time. With that I started my search searching on the net for the bikes that are available in the market. The range I was looking for was 150 to 220 CC and price should be below 75K.
Well in this range u have a plethora of bikes in the market. Yamaha FZ16, Fazer, Unicorn, GS150R, Pulsar, Apache, Avenger to name a few (I am not even considering R15 since it’s not really a good idea to run in a marathon before u even learn to walk… moreover the 1 lac+ pricetag doesnt help.
As I was someone who did not know riding and had absolutely zero knowledge about bikes, I never took a test ride on any of these motorbikes. However going through the internet you get to know a great deal about the bikes through other people’s reviews and user experiences. That’s where websites like BikeAdvice really play a very important role. Can I just take a moment to thank Deepak and others who make this website the best biking website in this country.
Deepak: Thanks a lot Shreejith! All the while I was thinking that I was helping bike buyers make a good decision, but for the past few months I started to realize that many people became bikers and also some turned from 4 wheels to 2 wheels after reading the passionate reviews from other bikers. And I should take a moment to thank all the people who sent in their ownership reviews and made BikeAdvice what it is now. I laid the foundation, you and other bikers built on it! Biking is in fact a religion, isn’t it? 
Ok, back to my Apache, I must say that I was smitten by the Apache RTR’s killer looks and already developed a liking for this beauty. After that every bike that I could lay my eyes on, I ended up comparing it to the apache rtr, and to my surprise RTR always managed to be neck & neck with the best bikes in the country, if not better them.
As time flew I loved everything that Apache was, I had already decided! I had already started reading about the bike, all evening in this period of time was spent doing research on BikeAdvice.in. 30th Nov 2010 was the day I got my new and sexy yellow Apache RTR 160 Hyper Edge. This beast cost me 69K on road. As far as the specifications are concerned I am not goanna list down the tech specs of the bike because it’s already everywhere.
Handling
First thing I would want to talk about the RTR is the handling. Well it’s not a secret that this bike handles like a dream, but then even for a rider who has not ridden a bike for more than 3 kms in his life can cut through the heaviest of the evening traffic. When I brought this bike, I just had a learners license and I was very concerned by the mere thought of getting this bike from the TVS showroom to my doorsteps in this heavy evening traffic (without any scratches and dents), but things were not that difficult.
I was taking cuts already within that heavy evening traffic and with people staring at my beautiful little possession with their eyes popping out, I felt so proud ::)
The cornering on this bike is simply amazing, you don’t tend to lose confidence in the bike even in high speeds. Personally I feel that this bike looks demonic when its travel in higher speeds. The only thing which plays a spoil sport in the handling is the tyre.
The tyre grip on dry tar is good, however when riding on wet surfaces it feels as if u are riding on an ice slab. Its best to have the tyres swapped with a MRF Zapper. Personally I did not do it immediately after delivery was because I wanted my bike to be “factory fit” but I am sure I will definitely have it changed on the onset of the monsoon.
Performance
Performance is mostly the single primary reason why people choose to opt for an Apache. The below few sentences are straight from the manual.
“The Priority in every step of the RTR Development has been Performance first. Every system, every detail and every component has been studied and pared down to its essence and performance increased to the maximum. If it didn’t make the RTR 160 lighter, faster or deliver quicker lap time on our Racetrack, it wasn’t considered. For the first time Dirt racing and Road Racing technology have been combined to create a racing bike that is Street Legal, but just barely. The results are stunning”.
Yes it’s true that you do not always ride at 90s or 100s but just riding at around 60 kmpl makes you swell with pride by just knowing what you and your bike are capable off and when people around acknowledges that. There are times when you come side by side to a Pulsar on the road and the guy actually slows down to let you pass ahead and there is a “no..I-don’t-wanna-race-with-u” kinda look on his face.
This bike can do a 0-60 in less than 5secs result, you end up zooming ahead of the traffic when the signal goes green… so does the faces of the other bikers on road. The gear shifting ratios are well balanced.
The second gear can take you upto 40kmph and the third on 60+. More and more it’s possible to pull the vehicle from 23km at the fifth gear. But if u will try and do the same with a pillion, there will be engine knocking-courtesy low power to weight ratio.
Braking
No race bike is good if it does have sufficient braking prowess. The Apache doesn’t disappoint here as well. My 160 version has a drum brake for the rear and disk for the front tyre. The brakes are good enough to stop you from a speed of 60km to 0 in like 3 meters. It could be better as this also depends on the rider’s capability, response time road conditions and other stuff.
The Drum brakes are average, but it’s the disc break that provides real teeth to the braking. The application of both the brake in tandem will get u the best braking. The bike does not do a nose dive when u apply the brake and its very straight and under control under the harshest of the braking condition.
Note: Never apply disc brake when u are on a curve or when the bike is little tilted… a skid is almost guaranteed. Remember your tyres are not of top class either and they are very skid-happy.
Instrumentation and Electricals
The instrumentation on the Apache is one of the better ones available in the Indian market. You ask for it and there you have it. A lot of utilities are inbuilt on the instrumentation.
Below is what you get on the dashboard…
- Digital Speedometer with huge numbers on it.
- Digital ODO meter
- Digital Fuel Gauge
- Digital Clock
- High Beam Indicator lamp
- Neutral Indicator LampTurn Signal Indicator Lamp
- Two trip meter A and B
- Highest speed indicator : Shows the highest speed recorded on the machine.
- Shortest 0-60 Lap Time Indicator: This one brings out the racer in you
- Mode and Set Switch button: to change the setting, reset the trip meters, set clock time.
- Tachometer
- Fuel Warning indicator Lamp
- Service reminder indicator lamp
- Battery Charge Indicator Lamp
Soo much and so on that my friend once jokingly asked…”Hey does it open Face book and Twitter as well?” 
Left Handle Bar
- The Left handle bar has the horn switch,
- TurnSignal lamp switch,
- Cluch lever,
- Pass By switch,
- HeadLamp low/high switch,
- Choke Lever
Right Handle Bar
- The Right handle bar houses the Electric starter switch,
- 3 position Head lamp Switch( Off, Fog Light + Dashboard light, ON),
- Throttle Grip,
- Engine Cut Off Switch,
- Front Brake Lever.
Vibrations and Riding Position
O.K. now this is one subject where so much have been already said. Believe me people the Vibrations on this new Apache are not that bad…of course its not completely elimitated.
But its far lesser than the earlier version of Apache. The Vibration creeps in when you are in 60-75 kmpl. And when u are not riding in the right gears. Riding the bike in correct gears will give far lesser vibrations.
But yes, vibrations are still there. I will not recommend an Apache if you are travelling for more than 60 kilometer a day, because the engine roar (better name for vibrations) coupled with the riding stance are sure to give you numbness in your forearms and butt. In case u are new to this riding stance, u make have backache and pain in the forearms atleast for the first 3 days.
Then you body gets accustomed to it and u feel one with ur bike and one would start disliking the usual spine upright kind of stance. This forward bends riding stance helps you to maneuver the road better and one can cut corners easily. Now a day’s more and more bikes have this forward bend racing stance and I am not complaining.
Maintenance and Servicing
Now this was the only reason why I was skeptical before buying a Apache. A lot have been said about the pathetic service you get for the Apache. But then, I was pleasantly surprised to see the number of TVS service station near my locality. I stay in central Mumbai suburbs and I have already seen around 6 TVS service station in out twin city of Kalyan and Dombivli.
The service engineers are well mannered and have an eye for details. They attend to you in a very co-operative ways and listen to you vague description of the problem, still resolve it to perfection. I did my first service in TVS Supreme and the response was very heartening. I have no issues when it comes to service aspect of TVS.
I believe it is very important to service you bike at regular intervals. Only then the bike will be able to respond to your needs. There is no point in blame a bike model if you are not servicing it properly. And yes. Another tip… don’t be bossy with the service engineer. For best results, talk to them like a friend and your bike will be in top condition always.
Looks and Styling
Another USP of this bike is the looks department. The mere stance of this bike looks so dangerous and menacing as if it’s about to take off from the road (OK..I know that was an exaggeration). I think Apache RTR is one of the better looking motorcycles on the road.
Second look is almost guaranteed. Apache looks stunning in Yellow. My choice of color, but other colors are not bad as well. Actually yellow wasn’t my first choice, I had decided to buy the White RTR, but then it was only available in the 180CC.
I think the only bike that comes close to Apache is the FZ. I liked the look of the White Karizma as well. Pulsar needs some major upgrades in this category. The Apache racing stripes are amazing and is one of its class. It runs down through the entire body length.
I remember one of my friends saying that the bike looks straight out from the Transformers movie (it had the Chevy Camaro with similar racing stripes. Beautiful crystal clear headlight, Clip on Handle Bars, the Tank Scoops, Split Grab Rails, Break Lever, LED tail lamps, the Apache Hyperedges needs to be seen to be believed. I think TVS have really pulled out something great and this bike seems to be the game changer for the company.
Mileage
Well, if mileage is your primary concern then don’t opt for an Apache. You would be better off with a Bajaj Discover type’s bike. However if you want to feel the power of two wheels, want to feel the wing gushing through your hair, want to feel the pull of the acceleration, then there is no way you cud give Apache a miss. I am not saying that apaches the mileage is pathetic but it is less (by Indian standards… that is).
The average is primarily dependent on how u dealt with the bike in the run-in period. The run-in period is the one where the bike engine takes shape and gets used to “your” style of riding. As per manual, Apache run-in period is 1000km and it is recommended to keep the bike around the 50km/hr mark in the period.
Gear shift should be done very carefully with each shift done when the revving reaches 4000RPM. I know this is the most boring period for any biker, since u buy a performance bike and u are asked to keep it below 50? huh?
But once this run in period is over, all hell breaks loose and you can start with your flying lessons.
The initial average would be low (at around 35-40) but will eventually increase up to 45-48 after the first service. I did my first service when the ODO read 520KM; second service is due on February 2011 or at 2500KM. Currently as I write this review the ODO shows 1520KM.
My daily run is around 45 km (to and fro – office, 23km+23km), mostly highways, and I ride at normal speeds of 55 to 65kmph. Single seat in the morning and with pillion while coming back. What is get is around 45km per liter.
I am not sure if this is still perfect but here’s how I calculated the average. Each time the bike falls to reserve, I find the nearest gas station and fill in 1 liter of petrol, reset the trip meter A to zero and let it roll until the next time it falls back to reserve. I did this 3 time (45 + 47 +42 / 3 = 44kmpl). The tank capacity is 16 litres with 2.5 in reserve. Which means you can easily do a 700km trip in a single topup.
Final Words
And now for the final words, I would like to end this review by underlining the fact that no bikes are bad bikes. All bikes are made to cater to different needs on people. Out of say 10 features, 6 may be good on one bike and 4 may be good in the other bike. So there is no single winner.
Take adequate care of you bike and it will keep you happy and take you places. Love your bike, coz its special ‘ITS YOURS’.
I am 27, well I am not that old but for all those hot blooded college kids around, remember to play cool. Do not race on crowded roads. A minute of madness can cause you your entire lifetime. Remember there are people who love you and they need u to be safe and sound. Along with the key, you need your helmet to start your bike, ride safe. That’s all folks.
Thankyou for taking time to read my review of the Apache RTR 160 HyperEdge. Please feel free to comment on the reviews and do ask question in case you have any.
For more pics please visit my FaceBook album.
Your Fellow biker
Shreejith
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A very nice, passionate and detailed review
Shreejit,
Good review. Feels like I know the motorbike already. Is the motorbike tall enough for riders that are close to 6 feet tall or above? Any notes on the RTR 180?
SriGuru,
Yes this bike is a tad smaller than the others that are available…however i have got different answers every time i have asked the same question to different people…..it a personal choice you know. If u are planning to buy a RTR please do a test ride before u take a decision…i have seen tall guys flicking the RTRs with ease
Thanks
Shreejith
U send a lots of Pictures … very good but How much effort U put in it !! well … photographs r like the outer packaging of the whole product (i.e the article), but if your picture don’t present your bike what it is or don’t speaks louder for it then U know … today is all about marketing my friend, “jo dikhta hai bohi bikta hai”
it is not a review according to U, it is your experience with your bike, fine !!! so I’m not going to comment on this whole article (bcoz I’m taking it as a review).
all in all a fine presentation. & thanks for giving us the real truth about the millage.
*(bcoz I’m not taking it as a review).
Thanks Sourav…..em glad u liked the review
good review. The only mistake i noted is that you put kmpl instead of kmph at a couple of places
and for the Reserve-to-Reserve mileage calculation, reset the trip meter as soon as you hit reserve and not after filling in. fill in when you find a petrol bunk, twist the fuel cock to ON and continue riding. when you hit reserve again, note the trip meter reading. Also its better to fill in more than 1 litre as it’d be more accurate. fill in something like 3 or 5 or more litres.
hehehehe…i know…i hate typos yaar
but yes…gud tip on the mileage calculation…will try that
Hello friends!
Sorry for the interruption. I do the mileage calculations in a different way. Let me explain that.
1. Zero the trip on reserve.
2. Fill petrol for any value. (say 500)
3. Drive till the vehicle is reserve and note Trip value. [Eg.480kms]
4. Divide the trip value by the amt spent and multiply the answer with the cost of petrol.
Eg: Mileage = (480/500)*63.20 [1 ltr petol is rs.63.20 in my city]
So, your average is 60.67
This way, you can calculate the mileage. One advantage is that, even you can do the mileage check multiple times without zeroing your trip meter. First time you calculate for Rs.100. dont zero the trip meter and refuel for 100. You can now calculate for Rs.200. As long as the petrol prices dont change, you can have an exact average.
Your comments please…
@saran,
(km covered)/(amount of petrol) = (km covered)/{total cost of petrol/cost per litre}
why do an extra step ?
He hee……so much difficult calculation…! I think you want to Show off ur Maths knowledge.>!
But heres simple method..!
Take 2 bottles with 1 liter petrol filled in each, drive until your bike stops (when your bike run out of petrol), check the reading on meter, then fill bikes tank with one of the bottle, again drive your bike untill it stops again, take the reading ,
your bikes milage = first reading – second reading…simple…isnt it?
2nd bottle is for ur safety, so that you dont have to pull ur bike by urself…..:)
I tried this method. I understand the reserve qty is 2.5 ltrs approx and the default qty is 16 ltrs including the reserve.
A) Noted the kms (563.70 – SAY 564) run till the first time reserve point.
B) Refuelled abt 2 ltrs
C) Noted the kms (682.30 – SAY 682) run till the second time reserve point.
D) Refuelled abt 3 ltrs
E) Noted the kms (843.90 – SAY 844) run till the second time reserve point.
Mileage Value 1: {C-A}/B = 59
Mileage Value 2: {E-C}/D = 54
Average Mileage = {Value 1 + Value 2}/2 = 56.50
I suggest do this for atleast 5 times during the running in period and 5 times after running in period and then you would be able to judge your average mileage to some accuracy.
Comments are welcome.
@SWaPnil : After you fill your tank with the first bottle, just refuel the same bottle itself. Why carry 2 bottles???
great review…..i liked it!!
A passionate review with a passionate bike.
one of best ownership review i have read.
thankyou ma frnd
Well detailed description with each and every single aspect taken into consideration …just wait till it reaches 2k and blve me its racing machine with loads of wheeleiezzzz and stopieesszzz under its engine….
That was a nice review.glad to know that vibrations have reduced in this hyperedge version.
i just booked one on last week and i’m waiting from my bank to pass loan for this; i think i’ll get my bike this month last week or first week of next month i booked same color also so thanks for the pictures
Great choice vinay…congrats
Dude, I think Your office is near Mahape, MBP. Can you tell me where you do your service.. Any ways nice one… every thing is true, i can feel it while reading it
yeps dude….i work in Mahape,MBP for SYSTIME. If u are there, u will find my bike parked in the parking lot
R15 rocks…u shud have gone for it..
yeps, r15 is the boss right now on the road….but cost was an important factor for me
There is one thing that looks awkward in HyperEdge as compared to the earlier version. There seems to be a lot of gap between the rear fender and the tire which was not present in earlier version. Why is that so? Has the rear tire size been changed from 18″ to 17″?
The rear tyre is of the same size.. The current fender is the same as that of RTR-180.. It was added just as a visual upgrade..
but in rtr 180 such a gap is not seen between tire and mudflap?
RTR 180 has got rim size of 17″ where as the 160′s have got a 18″ at the rear.. Even the swing arm length of the 180 is more than the 160′s.. The rear tyre of 180 is of 110/80 & 160 is 100/80 cross section,this makes the 180′s tyre look bigger on the 17″ rims.. Hence this makes up the gap that is visible in the 160′s..
Its the same tyre with new rear mudguard.. I own the Hyper edge titanium grey too.
Shreejith,
If a new Apache Vibrates when you ride it for the first time, NO ONE would be ready to buy one. All the Vibration Sh*t happens only after 6-9 months of riding and later you will surely cancel most of your bike rides and get back to your car. coz the vibes will be sooo awkard that it will make every ride a disaster.
My RTR is 9 mnths old and able to hit 118kmph with ease and return a promising mileage of 55kmph. But everything is of no use. I hate riding my bike coz of its vibrations and its getting more and more everyday. I get tired even after a 30 min ride due to the constant vibrations and try max to avoid bike rides now a days
You said Vibes are between 60-75 Kmph, which is incorrect. it starts exactly from 4,000 Rpm in any gear till 10,000rpm. Just try to place your bike in neutral and twist the throttle, even the RP Meter’s needle will vibrate, when it touches 6k rpm. And to be honest the bike handles and brakes well only within the 60-70kph mark and once you cross it, you are on your own risk.
Trust me bro I took my friends R15 down the street where I live , I was able to do 80-90 Kph without any fear and I was able to do same speed in my RTR and I felt like committing suicide thats all the difference. (Now am not praising R15, its what I felt). TVS Service men say that this bike belongs to the Enfield Bullet family and will vibrate. (Which is pointless)
Right now I am currently in search of the designer to give him some feedback. As some one has commented in a nother review, this is not a Hyper Edge, just a Hype Edge.
@Jack
If you plan to take bike to top speeds then you need to shift at right time to reduce vibes !!!
After riding it in signals and slow moving traffic if i twist trottle when i see a clear road ahead it vibrates like hell , but if i start all over from 0 with perfect shifts i get to 70s with ease and no vibes,its butter smooth man.
yours must be the older RTR. compared to this the vibrations are much less in the Hyper Edge.
i guess something is wrong with your bike because in almost every other apache, the vibrations are limited to 4-5.5k rpm range and also at the high speeds.
And one more thing you should never run the bike lean, it should be a bit rich always to reduce vibes
Jack,
I wud suggest you to go to the nearest TVS showroom and test drive an Hyperedge. You can decide for ourself if this is a usual thing with the RTR’s or is it specifically with your machine. And yes if u compare R15 and RTR, R15 wins handsdown. The only factor that goes against R15 is the cost…and personally if i have to churn out in excess of 1lac i wud rather book a thunderbird :d
Thanks
Shreejith
@Jack
I have ridden my little brothers RTR160 for long journeys; have reached speeds of 118 & once 126kmph. i had no problem of vibrations at that speed. but once i got at 60-70kmph range. but not now.
@ Jack, vibrations are till 10,000 rpm????? It seems you are riding a tractor
….I ride my rtr continuously on high speeds and didn’t find any faults stated by u. RTR 160 hits 100 kmph at 8k rpm in 5th gear and i mostly cruise at this speed. Once i had to brake hard at 110 kmph and the bike came to 40 kmph instantly without any wobble.
Regarding vibes, one of my friend is unicorn rider and doesn’t know how the vibes will be !!! He never rides any other bikes but once rode my rtr. He got very irritated at 60 kmph due to vibes. I asked him to raise the speed till 70 kmph and once rtr had hit 70 kmph, all the vibes vanished. The vibes range is 55 to 70 kmph and regarding rpm, for first three gears any bike will have vibes from 4,000 rpm.
dude i also own a APACHE RTR 160… the bike only vibrates from 4000 rpm upto ~5500 rpm… after that the bike is smooth as butter…. and while driving the bike gives me an adrenaline rush that i forget about the vibrations…. one more thing the bike is AWESOME……
Very detailed review, almost rivals the review by Arun on the site.
thanks fas……and u ment Varun’s review….right?
Hi shree, i want a clarification about the riding with pillion(especially women).
Did u have any experience please share it.
A very good review.. Good that you have composed it keeping just your bike in mind as it gives a clearer view of what your bike is,than giving false info while you try to prove that your bike is the best compared to the other bikes..
Cheers..
@Shreejith
Although I feel your review is a bit over the top(which is natural as you love your bike or in that case everyone does), I enjoyed it from top to bottom. The best part was the last paraghraph where you mentioned safety and “Remember there are people who love you and they need u to be safe and sound.” I am young too. Just turned 19 this January
Thanks Fontas,
Owning a performance bike feels great…however being responsible at the same time is equally important…..and i am happy that u enjoyed the review.
Shreejith
heyy m also thinking to buy this 1………is FZ-S better than apache RTR 160fi?
I Dont think FI variant is being produced now. Depends what you want from a bike to tell which is better ! For comfort go for fz for performance apache
thnxx
FI variant is still in production. i meet with 2 Apache180 variant guys who was interested in FI variant but misguided by dealer. if anyone wanna confirm it then call directly to TVS motor costumer care toll free number. Never ask dealer he will always tell according to his profit and loss basis. i am proud owner of FI variant some dealer called me stupid when i said FI is available. and they even advice me to go for 180 carburator ( margin is more in 180 margin is very less for dealar as well as company in FI variant ). FI is just 5 thousand costiler than apache Rrefresh ( RD ) this technology is not cheap check price of hero honda glamour pgm-fi and honda stunner pgm-fi then you will realise. they need to change 60% part of engine to make it FI if not bealive then check FI service manuel it clearely say Not interchangable with rtr160 most of the time so FI is very different than 160 but all this efforts have translated in much more refinement. i stood fix on my decision (i choose technology and refinement over power ) i told him i WANT FI only or will buy from someone else then he again call his main dealer and said in how much it will be available this is how i finally got my Sporty Yellow RTR Fuel injected Apache. you need to be fix on decision and never ask shopkeeper for advice insted u can ask ur genuine friend.
for comfort, reliability, maintenance free and better handling in cities, go for the FZ.
@Eliksir: Comfort & reliability-I agree
Maintenance free & better handling than RTR-Totally disagree..
R15 & RTR are the 2 bikes which handle very well in city & then comes FZ..
well but the average for FZ is lesser than that of the apache. And comfort in FZ is good for the rider…but when it comes to pillin rider comfort…comfort doesnt exist…..but then both are good. All and all, i will rate Apache a step ahead of the fz……thats my perception
i specifically mentioned handling in the cities
on highways, the RTR is as good as the FZ or maybe even better.
but for city conditions, nothing beats FZ in handling.
Jack,
Thanks for mentioning the trouble you’ve had with this motorcycle. Hero Honda CBZ (2000 model, red) had this vibration but not very high. I would feel the difference when I test drive a Suzuki Fiero(1st edition) or a Pulsar 180 (1st edition). Hopefully, TVS eliminates them, because so many good products are up for grabs with no unpleasant vibrations from Honda, Yamaha and others.
I am skeptical of TVS motorcycles:
- height being lower than normal, as it appears
- vibrations
- otherwise just awesome for an India manufacturer
- Will TVS launch HyperEdge 200/250 without these discomforting vibrations?
Comparing the HyperEdge to other products:
Bajaj:
- twin sparks reducing life of engine and pickup, as some have reported elsewhere
- too many models in a short time from Bajaj
- innovative, still
Honda:
- as expected, but pricey
Yamaha:
- Much better products in India than overseas
- Not pricey as Honda
- If TVS would remove those vibrations, Yamaha would face real competition
Hyosung:
- Price the award-winning, best-selling 250R (sports edition) less, bring it on, perfect for Indian enthusiasts.
Will TVS bring more similar racy looking performance motorcycles with complaints fixed? Time will tell……..
SriGuru
Hyosung 650cc V-Twin is pure F.U.N.
Sri,
Actually you are right but I regret to say that Indian manufacturers will take many generations to compete with international ones.
All that Yamaha has done is to strip down their R1 and FZ1 series to design the R15 and FZ16 which is quite easy for them with the amount of Experience and Patents they hold.
So I would say its wise to get one of those and experience the pleasure, instead of waiting for product with better features, which may or may not exist in future.
(Am not trying to promote or demote any company, but this is the fact and I hope most the TVS and Bajaj owners would honestly accept this fact)
@Jack
We share the same philosophy. An experienced biker will always go for an FZ16 or R15 rather than a RTR and Pulsar220
I like yamaha very much but took rtr 160 because of financial issues. Till date, i didn’t experience any disinterest or hate towards my bike. After riding rtr 160, i am not having any interest in cbz, fz and pulsar. Some companies’ bikes may have more quality but all of them won’t deliver adrenaline rush.
A person can take rtr 160 if he/she is aspiring adrenaline rush, superior control ( yes, its handling is best inspite of thin tyres) and decent mileage. ANY RTR OWNER WILL ACCEPT THESE POINTS AS THEY WILL ALREADY EXPERIENCE IT.
hEY man thats cool i m planning for my dream machine, its nice to read about d bike from U….
thankyou Navin
Finally I launched it on my B’day ! Its owesome & i think its d only bike in 150-160 segment which satisfies everything, like power, mileage, style, Performance. I ll be back with a review soon.
Well, I am from Dhaka. The roads here are not always very pleasant. I mean those are very bumpy. I drove a Honda Unicorn for one year and now I am riding a local bike(Walton). The Unicorn has a mono suspension which kept me happy even in these rough roads. But the local bike’s shock absorbers really disappointed me. I am thinking to change my current one within two months. What about Hyper Edge’s suspension bro. Please give me a detailed review on that part. Thank you. Happy ride
Hi Shafiur,
Sorry for the delayed response. I feel that the Apaches front suspension are a little hard since the bike is made for performance/racing. These are perfect for highways. however when u are riding in city traffic at say below 45kmph, you may get a few bumps. The Rear shock absorbers are adjustable though and u can adjust the stiffness. Let me know if that answers your question..
Thanks
Shreejith
Thanks Shreejith. Yes, it does. You know, the Road Transport Authority in our country(Bangladesh) does not allow a two wheeler which has a engine displacement of more than 150cc. Hyper Edge, FZ, and Fazer got special permission as those are not far more than the limit. This byke (hyper edge) created a craze among young generation as it has the highest engine displacement and best look. I have five choices FZ, FZS, Fazer, Hyper edge, and Double disced hunk. I dont like cbz, pulsar or discover etc. I am a journalist and only 23 years old. I need to drive a lot for my proffession and my age asks style and power. I already described the condtion of most of my city roads. Which one among the stated five do you advice me? I am a good driver since I have been driving for at least twelve years. I am 5’7″ with deep skin tone and possess an athletic figure. Expecting your answer soon. Thanks again for your astute answer. Shafiur
Hi Shafiur,
If u have bad roads and is expected to ride a lot as a part of daily commuting….then Fazer and Hunk goes out of the window.These are huge machine and it wud be diffficult to lug these around in city traffic. What remains is FZ, FZS and Hyperedge. FZS is better than FS in every aspect. So now the competition is between hyperedge and FZS…both are gud bike…choose ur pic as these are both gud bikes. However, have u tried the unicorn…its best if ull be riding more in city traffic for long durations…..smoothness..
Yes I owned a Unicorn for one year. It’s realy good and kept me happy but I want to drive something more exciting and stylish. Thanks foe your advice. It will realy help me. Very similar to me you also failed to give a final decision. It’s not your fault. The market of 150cc machines are like this now. All of the products are very good and that causes the dillemma. I however finally stuck between Hyper-edge and Double disced hunk and you between FZs and you beast. I left out FZ’s as it is very common in our city and my younger brother drives a FZ. We can’t have almost two similar vehicles in a family. What do you think about the double disced hunk? Thank you again for your co-operation. Iam enjoying the discussion a lot (I always like discussion on bike)
@shreejith
FZS better than FZ16 in every aspect ? care to explain ?
Hi Shafiur,
i havent rode a double disk hunk so will not be able to compare that. I always felt hunk is a lot bulkier and a lil difficult to manouver…(my perception ofcourse) If i were u and was stuck between a HH Hunk and RTR Hyper Edge…i will go for the RTR
Thanks
Shreejith
Thak you everyone. I think very soon I am going to own a RTR hyper edge since FI is not available here. And I will obviously go for the ash coloured one. Thank you all again. Meet you again when I will give my next comment sitting on a hyper edge probably.(I have almost decided)
@eliksir
as far as tech specs are concerned both are same…however the FZS is a refreshed version of the same FZ16…….its like Kareena Kapoor before and after makeup…..i like the look of the black-green FZS…looks wicked
Thanks
Shreejith
Hello Mr Rahman since you already have owned a Unicorn, the Hunk though looks tougher and has a few extra horses wont be much of an “upgrade” to the Unicorn. I would have suggested you the FZS/FZ16. Since your bro already owns one, I suggest you go for the TVS Apache RTR 160. This bike falls right between the normal 150ccs and the R15. Its a blend of both commuter and track oriented bike finished off in perfection. Also the disk brakes of the RTR series is one of the best in business
Hi Shreejith
This is Pappu from Chennai. well i just wanted to drop or share my personal feelings after i read about this review, It’s really awesome and last week i have booked RTR apache (hyperedge and tomorrow i am going to get my bike. hopefully! This review will really helps me to know and how to handle my bike.. Thanks mate. Have a great day ahead.
Hey Pappu,
Gr8 to know that you liked my review…and yes good choice for the bike….by the way which colour have you booked…..u are lucky u are getting it delivered within a week…i had to wait for almost 20 sleepless nights
Thanks
Shreejith
20 days ? lol i got in one day
, and by the way when i bought this actually no one had ever heard of it , when ever i called a showroom they would say that they never heard of such a bike , TVS gave no ad for this and even their site was not updated though i had the bike 
Yes Srikant…20days…coz yellow colour was not available and they had to get the bike transported from chennai to mumbai. Black and Red was readily availble…i chose to wait for the yellow one
….. and yes..the yellow colur Apache160 is 1000Rs costlier than the other colurs…and the white colour 180 is 1000Rs costlier than the others in the 180CC….so yellow160 and white180 are premuims 
hi shreejit,
thanks 4 the awesome revivew.
could tell me the top speed yet u get on your bike?
and also what about the vibrations, is it cured?
Hi Samir,
as of now, my personal best with the top speed is 113 (as per what is recorded in the bike)….but this bike can reach upto 125 as per manual.
As far as the vibrations are concerned, they are damped to a large extent. Hyperedge is the best Apache till date. However please be clear that the vibrations are not completely eliminated. If a smooth bike is what u are looking for.. the unicorn Dazzler might be a better choice.
Thanks
Shreejith
Hi Sreejith
I’ve decided to buy RTR HYPER EDGE.
You told that the onroad price is 69k. where did you buy the bike ?
in bangalore when i enquired they said the cost will be around 75 to 76k.
Please reply.
thanks,.
Hi Aadi,
I brought this in mumbai Central suburbs…Thane (if u know the place). The Onroad cost of Hyperedge 160CC is 69K. I am not sure what is the cost in bangloer..but please from authorised dealer…not from a reseller. You can get the list of dealer for Apache in the Apache website..else call there toll free customer care numebr. Also ask from multiple delers to get a gud idea on the price
PS: Cost of RTR Hyperedge 180 is approximately 74k
Thanks
Shreejith
@ aadi
Cost of Hyper Edge is 73k on road in Blore as of november 2010 , if it has varied think it wouldnt have varied much from this number, btw this number is for drum brake. For rear discs 2k + for yellow 1k+ so for 76k ou will get the bike in pics here with discs
Well urs and mine story is almost same…i am 27 who never rode a bike (not even a test drive before purchase) bought bike on 11 nov 10…was confused between apache and pulsar, after much research bought pulsar 150…so Happy Biking buddy
Congrats for your new bike…and happy riding
tough R15 is bit costlier it give good engine life even if u hard ride it. but i dont think so apache will be able to handle touch riders for more than 1 odd yrs. and as far as mileage if its city riding conditions r15 give me a guaranteed 45-50 kmpl if the rpm is blow 4500. R15 rocks dude
Hi Bala,
and pls tell me who wud buy an R15 and keep it below 4500…i mean…whats the point….?
Why do u think apache will not be able to handle touch riders. We can make statements baed out of facts or assumptions…ur statement is purely based on assumptions..
Thanks
Shreejith
hello…… great review i also have APACHE RTR 160 RD… want to know wat was the top speed clocked on the odo when u got ur bike and also the distance it had covered wen u took it from show room???
Hi Prabu,
the top speed recorded was 67kmph and it had already done around 43km. When i asked the showroom guys they said this was due to the testing of the final product done by the TVS engineer…before delivery.
Thanks
Shreejith
its a good byke [ye mere pass bhi hai]
Hey dude please remove the ad on ur seat cover. it looks really unpleasant. please remove it……………
hi shreejith…
very nyc review..
would lyk 2 know d dstance ur byk covered till date…..
n whats the status of vibs prblem after covering ds much dstance
n plz do inform d mileage u r gettin
Ravi,
Till date my bike has covered 2113km. Vibes are not that much…i feel the bike is getting more and more smoother. I have my second servicing due at 2500KM and i am sure it will get better. I am getting mileage of around 45-48.
Thanks
Shreejtih
very good review dude…….
should i say that was an awesome review ?? no !! that was the best i had ever read … I have been following bikeadvice for quite a few months now and i should have read more than 75 reviews already in various sites and let me tell me one thing none had so far managed to put in a better review than this .. If only u had added one more point it would have been more complete , is it okay for tal guys ?? im 5’11 and there has been mixed response this question.. whether i will feel comfortable .. im turning 18 this may and i cant test ride so that isnt a option ..it would be nice of u if u can actually clarify me on that point alone ..
thanks dude
Hey excellent review, totally loved it, very passionate and some of the insights were amazing, I have just one question for everyone here, I’m about to buy my first bike and I’m 5’3″ thereabouts, which bike should I go for? r15 is out of consideration..
RTR hyperedge is the right one if you want performance..
Was looking at the Bullet 350 as well, I’ve ridden a bullet since I was 19, my uncles, so the weight is not an issue, just the height, performance and comfort is my concern.
Regarding the height, it’l be fine for you.. Comfort depends on your comfort level with the bike,so take a test ride & decide for yourself.. Performance is the best part about this bike so go ahead..
Bullet series have got a long waiting period.. Min 8months in Bangalore..
Hey Kishore, thanks, the bike is a dream, I rode my friends Apache RTR 180, its really good, have fixed the bike, will buy it as soon as I can, thanks for your view again.
Way to go.. Good decision.. Update when you book it..
Cheers..
Hey one last question, many of my friends were telling me that the vibrations are bad and on long rides, as I’m planning to go to other cities as well, I might have a big problem because of the vibrations, is it a problem in the bike or just servicing issues?
Vibration issues depend on your way of taking it.. It is present only from around 65kmph to 70kmph.. If you go on long rides, you probably will be cruising at more higher speeds.. The vibrations nullify after 70kmph..
I take them as extra adrenaline rush, after which i can get to better speeds.. I have done many long rides & the vibes didnt bother me at all..
Now its your take.. You will be the one who will enjoy your bike than your friends,so listen to your heart & go ahead with what you prefer..
Hey thanks a ton Kishore, your advice is really helpful, will update when I book the bike.
Are you planning to buy the bike immediately or willing to wait a few weeks..??
If you are willing to wait then you can be a proud owner of the 1st ABS technology bike,i.e; RTR 180-ABS.. It may cost you a few grands more but will satisfy that extra cost by providing you with extra SAFETY..
Hi SHREEJITH,
Very nice review with good choices of words. I think, am too enthused to be a proud owner of RTR. I had this difficult decision to make between Hunk, Pulsar or RTR. You have tapped the inner feelings in me that whispers me always saying “Go man, buy RTR” LOL….! I am a actually a loyal Japanese bike craze. We have in Sri Lanka some of the best models of Japanese ones. Infact, Japanese ones were vertually dominating the bike industry over here. But, then came your Indian ones. Beat the Japanese ones on the “Brand New” & “Cheaper” aspects. The other factor is Jap Bikes are mostly re-conditioned ones. Meaning, used ones in Japan. The local dealers and importers do some polishing work and put them in the sale.
I thought of making my mind to test an Indian bike due to several reasons:
1. Price Factor
2. Brand New
3. Fuel Efficiency
4. Spare Parts availability & cheaper than Jap spares.
5. The Sexy styles.
The Japanese bikes that come to Sri Lanka have boring designs, but the machines are very durable and super in riding. Have smooth engines. Honda Hornet is very hot and have lot of demand in the market.
Anyway, with your type of review, any Japanese bike fan could switch the allegiance to the Indian ones. Let me save some money first….!!!!
SHUAIB ALI
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Thanks Shuaib …… am glad u liked my review
Yeah! Very Much. BTW, are you a sponsor of TVS in anyway….(Joke)….ha, ha, haa…..
hehehe…..shuaib…i wud’nt mind if TVS pays me for this review
this is the by far the best review i have ever read. truly worth enjyoing every bit of it
Hi,
Nice review. I own a Apache RTR 160, and have been facing the same and the only problem of vibration in the Apache, but I have figured it that the main reason of the vibration is the misalignment of the rear wheel. If the bike is vibrating too much even at low speeds its worth to get it checked. Also oiling the chain regularly helps a lot.
@ Shrikant vm = I Dont think FI variant is being produced now
FI variant is still in production. i meet with 2 Apache180 variant guys who was interested in FI variant but misguided by dealer. if anyone wanna confirm it then call directly to TVS motor costumer care toll free number. Never ask dealer he will always tell according to his profit and loss basis. i am proud owner of FI variant some dealer called me stupid when i said FI is available. and they even advice me to go for 180 carburator ( margin is more in 180 margin is very less for dealar as well as company in FI variant ). FI is just 5 thousand costiler than apache Rrefresh ( RD ) this technology is not cheap check price of hero honda glamour pgm-fi and honda stunner pgm-fi then you will realise. they need to change 60% part of engine to make it FI if not bealive then check FI service manuel it clearely say Not interchangable with rtr160 most of the time so FI is very different than 160 but all this efforts have translated in much more refinement. i stood fix on my decision (i choose technology and refinement over power ) i told him i WANT FI only or i will buy from someone else then he again call his main dealer and inquire in how much it will be available this is how i finally got my Sporty Yellow Fuel injected Apache RTR. you need to be fix on your decision and never ask shopkeeper for advice insted u can ask ur genuine friend.
@vivek = is FZ-S better than apache RTR 160fi?
i can give u answer which will be applicable for three question.
FZ-16, FZ-S , FZ Fazer , FZ -SX all share same engine except that new one whicn tune for better mileage.
frankly speaking FZ-S is nice bike it has nice torque / big rear tyres centre gravity point but its pleasure to ride in city limit only. True its lord of street ( but only in city limits ) on high way beyond speed of 100 kmph it runs out of breath. Apache rtr is Lord of Highway myself clock top whack of 125 kmph others go till 134 kmph there are plenty apachians and on red signle race also ( 0 to 60 ) it loss with RTR160 so its for those who want riding pleasure within city limits and occasional highway racing. but all this so called pleasure come at 35 kmpl. so if you are rich inouf to afford this much mileage for some kinda pleasure ( most bealive FZ looks nice god knows the truth ) go for it. FZ-S is costlier then FZ-16 for its color and sticker job and Fazer is 8000 costlier than FZ for its fairing job ( its for those who cant afford R15 but want to have same front looks many get confuse even me also ) R15 is true fastest bike in india ( i salute for its technology each and every part is special in it 1 lac price is worth. insted of buying 152cc bike with average of 35 kmpl its worth to buy R15/ RTR180 /Karizma ZMR cause thease bikes also give same average. buying bike is just one time investment think of patrol caculation. if someone is rich inougf to aford 35 kmpl average then he should go for R15/ RTR180 /Karizma ZMR only.
hello frnds .dis is amit.i want to buy hyper edge.hyper edge milage is above 50.is it correct??????????????is bike vibrating below 70 speed.plz help me for dis.i like dis bike so much.
Hi friends! Just in January 2011 I shelled 75k on a black Apache RTR 160 Hyper Edge – REAR DISC braking variant. Trusting that disc brakes are better than the drum option I made this decision and I regret and curse my decision for the following reasons:
While I understand that braking in apache needs the judgement of front as well rear brakes together with appropriate ratio that only comes with riding experience I still could not digest the fact that the disc brake in my bike is sluggish/ineffective/sloppy etc. etc. etc….you name any word in quality minus that suites my description just right.
I took the bike to the only authorized service center in my town and since it is a small town he is the monopoly and you have no other choice as the bike is brand new. I was having a terrible time in explaining the trouble I am having and sincerely repeatedly suggested to the service engineer that I am not interested in a very mean regular service which they will do any way (or may be not); but I want my specific complaint attended. He took all notes and assured to call me in 24 hours. But to my dismay after 72 hours I was called to the service station only to be given the following contemptuous remark:
SIR, WHATEVER THE EFFICIENCY YOU ARE EXPERIENCING IN YOUR RTR APACHE 160/180 REAR DISC VARIANT is the FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING AND WE CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
After this he happily took me for a jolly ride and explained in detail that he had done the air bleeding and tested the braking several times and also he had suspected improper BRAKE PEDAL PLY which also he adjusted with great amount of care and said that I shouldn’t be having any problem in my future days.
Now since I have already bought the bike and have no affordability to change to a better one immediately I request the folks alike writing in this forum to help me in finding a solution to this problem…..hope you all will send in your comments……….!!!!!!!!!!!
what is best option available in the market to swap the default TVS tyres……any sugggestions please…the requirement is for RTR APACHE 160/180 REAR DISC VARIANT……thnks….
Pirelli or a Michellin will do fine..!!
YOU ARE THE REASON ,IM THE OWNER OF NEW apache rtr 160 hyper edge…..thanks for let me chose a fantastic bike through you’re review….cheers mate…GOD BLESS YOU
Great choice Chetan. I am sure u will not regret this decision…awesum…….which colour is ur baby?
colour is BLOOD RED dude…..
Awesum……can we expect a review here…or atleast put up some pics in fb and share the album…i wanna see it
Fantastic review.
Hey i bought Black APACHE Hyper Edge one week back and done with 350KM and already digital fuel indicator is not working preperly
I wish this case becomes the first and the last one since I bought a hyper edge recently
Not working properly in the sense? Can you say what exactly is the problem?
@ Saran: Some times when the tank is half filled it shows one point and some times when the tank is at reserve then it shows two to three points….
going crazy 
:(
Why my Apache black doesn’t have Red Stickering on the alloy wheels? Do i need to go back to dealer and ask him? Is it not provided by default?
@Dhiraj Krishna……..same problem …..showroom guys said its gonna get corrected after 1st service.
Thanks a lot for the Info chetan
Hi friends! Just in January 2011 I shelled 75k on a black Apache RTR 160 Hyper Edge – REAR DISC braking variant. Trusting that disc brakes are better than the drum option I made this decision and I regret and curse my decision for the following reasons:
While I understand that braking in apache needs the judgement of front as well rear brakes together with appropriate ratio that only comes with riding experience I still could not digest the fact that the disc brake in my bike is sluggish/ineffective/sloppy etc. etc. etc….you name any word in quality minus that suites my description just right.
I took the bike to the only authorized service center in my town and since it is a small town he is the monopoly and you have no other choice as the bike is brand new. I was having a terrible time in explaining the trouble I am having and sincerely repeatedly suggested to the service engineer that I am not interested in a very mean regular service which they will do any way (or may be not); but I want my specific complaint attended. He took all notes and assured to call me in 24 hours. But to my dismay after 72 hours I was called to the service station only to be given the following contemptuous remark:
SIR, WHATEVER THE EFFICIENCY YOU ARE EXPERIENCING IN YOUR RTR APACHE 160/180 REAR DISC VARIANT is the FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING AND WE CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
After this he happily took me for a jolly ride and explained in detail that he had done the air bleeding and tested the braking several times and also he had suspected improper BRAKE PEDAL PLY which also he adjusted with great amount of care and said that I shouldn’t be having any problem in my future days.
Now since I have already bought the bike and have no affordability to change to a better one immediately I request the folks alike writing in this forum to help me in finding a solution to this problem…..hope you all will send in your comments……….!!!!!!!!!!!
@Babu: Sad to hear about your experience..
Its not only in Apache that you have to cautiously apply both brakes, but also it is the same case with any two wheeler.. It definitely takes time to adjust yourself to a rear disk brake if you had been riding bikes with a rear drum brake..
I didn’t face much of a problem with my RTR EFI which I bought roughly around 2.5 years ago..
About the rear brake adjustment, the service center guys wont be able to adjust it as it is default from the factory.. But if you still find it faulty after so much of work done on it, then write to the customer service or contact your area manager.. you’ll definitely get results..
Hi Shreejith,
I want to ask u something, i like apache 160cc hyper edge but i am very upset about the sleepy wheels, can we change it or how much cost of it if i change the type or which is the best tyre should i use, give me some suggestions.
Thanks & Regards
Arun tiwari
hey bro nice review . I just own apache rtr160 hyper edge, any suggestion plsssssssss giveeeeeee
Hello Srijith,
Fantastic ownership review of your 160 RTR Hyper Edge. I read it couple of times to make sure that I did not miss any part of it. This is because I have booked one and waiting for the delivery in another couple of days.
The only concern that I am countering now is that the problem with after-sales service from TVS. I live in Bangalore and have read numerous reviews and got the impression that none of them are good. I don’t want my bike to get spoiled in the free service
Also I am disappointed about the colors available in this edition. Unwantingly I had go for Grey color
Anyway, I have heard so much about it and hope it turns out true !!!!!
I seriously thank u for this review. On reading ur review only, my decision for buying an apache was further reinforced.. I was cnfusd between buying fzs n apache but finally i hav bought a red apache hyperedge dual disc…thanx a lot again.. I cn nw confidently say dat my dcision of buying apache over fz was great..
N 1 more topic.. D tyres provided on the byk are not of fz standards..r u going to get dem replacd..wil the byk deliver same mileage after dat??
Hi Pal,
For a new rider like me this review is veryhelpful. But again after reading review from various sites i heard that RTR hyper Edg has these problems. I am insisting the word from many reviews by various sites. I want to get clarified on the above things pal!
a) Faced gear disc problem with in 9 months
b) Engine sound will increase by the Aging
c) Oil leak from engine within 1 year
d) As discussed above Shake at speed of 70, since it has less weight than previous versions, it can withstand the Air blow coming from frount
e) Bcoz of above reason, it will shake when any heavy vehical passes in Highways
I am willing to take the 150CC engine, and got stuck here bcoz of above hearings. And I heard that Unicorn eliminates all the above.
My reqirements are a) Decent style b) Mileage c) <75000 d) long run as per preferences.
Hello Shreejith,
i enquired in bangalore show room and on road price is around 78K with rear disc breakes. Do u have any idea over this?
what is meant by throttle?????
Hello Brader, my name is wahyu setiawan, I’m from Indonesia, my motor cycle is Apache RTR 160, my apache colour is Red Crimsom ,..,., Miss to meet you All braders
Hi Shree….thnq 4 ur worthwhile reviews on Apache…u gave a gud insight into wat da bike actually is. Apart from the Tech specs as u told dey r already available on the TVS site, da way u gave da pros nd cons of the bike from a layman point of view are really interesting and of grt use.
Thanks
NEED HELP PLEASE SUGGEST! GONE WITH THE WIND
Hi all, i have new Apache which has run 2500 Km, now when i am riding in the winds it is getting blown away! Even at low speeds i am facing this problem… please some one suggest! Even i took it to showroom couple of times… but that day the there were no winds and i think the show room guys are not well trained…. FYI I stay at Hyderabad Andhra pradesh.
very nice review bro. apaches are always better than pulsars in all manners
hey can any1 help me????i bought a new apache rtr 160 hyperedge with reardisc a week ago and i am getting mileage of only around “30″ and i have done only 300kms.plzzzzzz….any 1 tell me whether this is a problem or the mileage will increase after the 1st servicing??????????any one reply must…….
@ Manish: I suggest try to change the petrol bunk, i advice try to maintain a speed of 50KMPH, i got 49KMPL for before first service but now i am managing with 45+. I am done with 5500 Kilometers till now…
@manish
It happens in initial days..I bought my new bike in this april and got mileage around 35-40 for first 500 kms. But after 1st service, it is giving consistently 50-52 kmph in hyderabad traffic
thnx to both of u guys for u r suggestions.now i am getting a mileage of around 60 n i completed around 450kms….
nice review man, i’m also decided to have my own hyper edge. now i’m waiting for my DL
once again Thanks for your sharing
gud luck
i live in bangladesh in a district leavle.i want to bye a tvs apache RTR hyper edge ASH colour..i contact with a show room and i give some advance 5 days ago.manager(show room) said to me there is not available in dhaka .he also said not available import from india in dhaka.some one said me when the import is available?please said me quickly………..
Hi Guys,
I have asked question on June 2, 2011 at 12:41 pm with the same name. But havenot got these answered. However, I got the Apache 160 HE Black and done 3 months/2162 kms. Here are problems I have faced and been facing
—-Not sure how to workout with this
1) Leakage in the Petrolcap—-Resolved with service center after visiting 3 times
2) Leakage from the Engine—-Resolved with service center after visiting 3 times
3) Mileage only 49
4) Low pick up.—–I cant beleive Apache is doing this.
So, please help me out here to resolve these issues. Rply please ……………….
Review is like a well balanced movie. and this bike looks like a little dynamite
Sir / Madam
Any One can Tell Me the Specification of Shortest time Indicator Setting to my Bike Apache RTR180 Since i can change the Trip A & Trip B for 0 Mtr and i can even change the Time also about not able to under stand about the ST (Shortest time Indicator) Because there is a problem in My bike its takeing a ghark while riding the bike so if you tell me regarding this i will be satisfied
Thks & Regards
Sundeep 007
bro i wud hav stopped my apache in 60in 1metres
Hey I’m planning to buy apache 160 and want to know what is d difference between Hyper Edge and fi..plz help me ….and as dis is my first bike should i go for rear disc brakes??,I’ve no experience in riding bikes with disc brakes…..plz help me…
whats mean by hyper edge?
Tel me apache rtr price in allahabad
Disclainer: May be a silly question to you!!
Where do you store the basic cleaning kit (a small peice of cloth) without falling down or flying off the bike?
I had a HH Passion, so never had a problem.
Got one!!!
Just above the rear wheel, inside the tail scopes there is plenty of room to keep more than one peice of cloth,
+Haven’t yet fallen off
+Not yet dirty from the splashes of dirt from the wheels
+Accessible when seated
+Hidden
-yet to find one
Hi Guys,
Just wanna to share my experience with you. 2 years back my friend owned APACHE 160. starting it was good and the ride is simply superb. We guys use to enjoy with it. after one year bike stated troubling us and finally he decided not to use it or to change it immediately.
everything has been changed, its color, mileage and our interest on that bike. now the bike started giving 30 KMPH mileage and severe back pain……
soo wht u want to sayy is apachi is not good wht reply
@shree
hey i m thinking for apachi 160 hyper edge in nexxt month ,,,,,,,,,so wht u sayy ,
can i think for apachi ,,i love apachi so lot ,,,,,,just i want to know from uuuuu
,,ur review r so awesome ,,,,,,,,,so wht can i dooooooo
Hi this is Shuvro from Dhaka Bangladesh,i had pusar150,hunk before that fzs.i ride somny byk like unicorn cbz extrem hunk fzs pulsar150 fzetc, but few days ago i ride a RTR 150hyperage its pickup is great,any 150cc byk have to hads toRTR,it a awesome byk. But i find rtr160fi elektronic fuel injektion and double disc breaking system,i like this byk so much its my dream byk, but i can not purchage it because our govt can,t allow more than 153cc, so tvs auto bd does,t import rtr160 fi from India,but by hook or by crook i want my fream byk RTR 150 or 160 fi. Plz tell me how can catch my dream. plz discus my problem with ‘ TVS auto India hghest authority. Plz hurry…
Sorry there some spelling mistake on my comment because of write on mobile phone..
I need to know whether we can switch over to bulk sports tires on hyper edge RTR 160… Wat r d options available ? How far mileage will go down ?
i want to change apaeche handle its not comfortible to me please help me to change handle
my rtr 160 cc bike 50 to60 km speed per 1ltr 55 km millage chain complant over noise,best bike 2011,last month TN67 AT-6999