TVS unveils Apache RTR 2012 series.

TVS has launched it's new Apache RTR series on march 3o of 2012.The company has unveiled the new Apache RTR 160cc and 180cc with all new beast themed styling. The new design, with all lines pulled back, all excesses eliminated and all curves chiseled to perfection, synergizes seamlessly with a high performance powertrain to look dynamic, even when stationary. The new design and styling has been incorporated in all TVS Apache models namely TVS Apache RTR 160, TVS Apache RTR 180 and TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS. 

DESIGN :
"We have taken the Apache RTR to the next level with obsessive engineering and menacing design. The priority in every step of the Apache brand's development has been race bred performance. Every system, detail and component has been tuned to maximize performance. Apache as a brand has been very well received," H S Goindi, President-Marketing, TVS Motor Company said. The new version of Apache RTR comes with all new ,one of its pilot lamps inspired by "Eye of Fury" , which consist of LED lights that is activated on ignition night or day.

Chiseled and sharp tank shrouds constitute a revolutionary new aerodynamic package which helps reduce engine heat helping in unbridled top end performance for race enthusiasts and increasing the usable power and crispness of response.

The bike sports a sculpted digital console with new muscled styling and race inspired carbon fiber cues. The new nocturnal blue backlit display adds to the design element.

Leaner race designed new aggressively angled seat cowls along with a muscled engine cowl echoing an aerodynamic razored design, brings the new design full-circle, giving the RTR a racier feel.


ENGINE AND POWER :
The TVS Apache RTR comes with  the best power - to - weight ratio in its class. The TVS Apache RTR 160 produces 15.2 ps of raw power and can be pushed to speeds up to 118 kmph. The TVS Apache RTR 180 however churns out 17.03 ps of bone-crunching power that can reach speeds of up to 124 kmph


COLOURS :

All the three variants comes in different colours , the Apche RTR 160 comes with four dual tone colours namely green,red,yellow and grey with black being its base colour and the Apache RTR 180 also vomes in four colours namely white,black,yellow and grey while the ABS version only comes in black and white.

PRICE :

The new TVS Apache Series RTR is immediately available in TVS dealerships across the country. While the TVS Apache RTR 160 will cost Rs. 67,505* , TVS Apache RTR 180 will be Rs. 72,090* and TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS will cost Rs. 82,780*  

*Ex showroom price, Delhi

Courtesy :www.tvs.in 

Tips for riding in heavy traffic.

• First and foremost wear an helmet.
• Try to stay out of other motorist's blind spots. Two-wheeler riders always need to assume they're invisible to everyone else.
• Desist from weaving in and out of traffic. If this is done, drivers cannot predict where you're going to be next and might even get nervous and swerve into you. 
•  Double-check the passing lane before you pass. Pass only in instances where it's legal and safe.
• Remember that "white lining," or passing other motorists in their own lanes, is not recommended for beginning riders.
• Make sure your mirror is adjusted to give you the best view of what's behind you.

Bajaj Pulsar 200NS Coming to a Dealer Near you Soon

Good looking, well equipped, packed with exhilarating performance and handling, Bajaj’s 200NS takes the Pulsar family one step ahead of all other Indian bikes.Within the first few minutes you will clearly know that you are on a vastly improved machine with the new Pulsar. The refinement on offer is excellent, the engine revs freely as usual, gets to its 10,800rpm redline without fuss and is generally a mechanically happy sounding engine.Bajaj’s Pulsar 200NS is a storm raiser.The Pulsar 200 NS has been armed with the right hardware. It has petal disc brakes front and rear, a steel rectangular section swingarm and a pressed steel twin-spar frame. engine matches the chassis by providing smooth and flexible power delivery.

The ride quality is probably going to be stiff but it's hard to tell at the Bajaj Chakan plant track where we rode the motorcycle. Handing on the other hand is eye-opening. Gone is the long, slow-turning feel of the old Pulsar and in comes a new weightless and agile feel that keeps the stability intact but speeds up response to inputs noticeably. The bike seems to drop to lean angles without any hesitation, almost too quickly and feels nearly weightless in direction changes.
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Bajaj have said earlier that the motorcycle should see light of day in April and the pricing is the only unknown quantity, but keeping Bajaj’s track record in mind the Pulsar 200NS will carry a tantalising price tag of Rs 1 lakh.