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- TVS Star City Review by Venkat
- Ducati Aims 30% Market Share in the Power Bike Segment
- LML Launches Select 4
- Design Sketches of the Suzuki’s New Middle Class Motorcycle
- TVS Wego Review by Shibin Paul
- Royal Enfield vs. Harley-Davidson Ads
- Aggressive Indian Two Wheeler Industry Targets Africa
- Apache RTR Hyper-Edge Review by Vishesh
| TVS Star City Review by Venkat Posted: 21 Jun 2011 07:01 PM PDT
Original Source: TVS Star City Review by Venkat from BikeAdvice.in I used to beg for geared bikes from my friends. So I have experience in variety of vehicles from RX100 to Machismo, though I am not a well-versed rider. After being fed-up with begging I planned to by a own bike, I did some research by reading articles on the net and short listed TVS Star city.
I went to TVS showroom. TVS Star City was the hot cake there, all were talking about that and lot of demos and test rides were going on. I too had a test ride. It impressed me lot, look and comfort, only these two are the most important from my perspective and we can decide immediately on any vehicle. We can say anything about mileage and performance until we use the vehicle for quite some time.
When I was returning to my home after the test drive, I started watch all the vehicles. I could see some more Star City's. It was looking good for me. I went to net to have some articles on Star City. The reviews were impressive. Then I checked available colours, Black, Red, Violet and Greenish Gray. Black and blue was looking good in the photo. I decided my mind to buy TVS Star City.
The next day I went to TVS show room to purchase TVS Star City. I had good reception and allowed to select the vehicle. Greenish Gray attracted me now, though I had an idea about Black and blue after seen the photo in net so I chose it. The mechanic came and selected the vehicle. He started three vehicles and placed his ear near the engine and pointed out one vehicle.
Without knowing anything I just purchased that one. Then the sales guy told I can get the delivery in the same evening after the registration. I went to my home and I was just watching our wall clock. It was 5 o'clock. I prepared to go to the showroom. The climate was very chill, though it's a peak summer season. I went to the show room by bus. As soon as I got down from the bus, it was raining heavily. I could not even reach show room, though it is only 100 mts away. Finally it got reduced, I entered the show room. I was greeted by the sales guy and got the key. I was happy to see my bike. I took it and kicked it, but it did not get started after 3-4 kicks.
One of the mechanic came for help and he just laughed after pointing out the ignition. It was off. With total embarrassment I thanked him and switch it on. Now it started in first kick. The road was full of water and muddy. But it was thrilling to ride own new vehicle. I did not bother about the road. When I reach my home I saw the rim some other parts are muddy. Though it irritated me, on before the first ride thrill that is nothing.
My bike is just not any other machine but a dream come true for me. My most favorite obsession and also the one machine which I never get tired off! I own a TVS Star, yes I'm a big fan of M.S.Dhoni but also of TVS bike from the time TVS Victor was launched. It's black and blue combination which makes a sizzling combination and to add to it, it's streamlined body which adds to the glamour quotient. TVS has offered me a rare combination which not too many bikes can boast off i.e. mileage + looks in this 110cc segment. There was always an inspiration for me which drove me towards my goal of purchasing this bike and that is my family's support who always believed that sooner than later I would be having my favorite brand TVS along with me which had made me it's fan since its first commercial with Sachin Tendulkar endorsing it.
My strenuous efforts of saving money finally paid dividends when I bought this bike for an all important figure of Rs 44,000/- and now when I look back its more than worth. I have a electric start to add to the many other fascinating features and also at the same time I have bike which offered me alloy wheels too. All in all, this bike on a scale of 10 gets 15 for its features and price. Yes, one can say that there are always comparisons and equations which would be drawn between many other bikes, but for me this is my first bike and would always be special for me and there are no two ways about it, so I don't bother about the comparisons being drawn as I know that I have the best rose in the bunch.
TVS as a brand is not that rosy as a Hero Honda or Bajaj but there is a market for TVS which it has captured significantly and is doing very well in that range when we speak in terms of mid segment bikes. I still remember, when I went to Manali on my bike along with my friends and that journey has edged in to my memory, simply because of the comfort this bike gave me and also as that was my first road trip so it gave me the ultimate thrill that a rider can ask for. There was always an issue and that was the steep mountain ranges but once I embarked on my delight full journey I soon realized that all that in the mind was just a bluff and it soon vanished with a whisker of a second. Bike's balance was such a joy to observe and I had such a great experience that soon I would embark upon a new journey to Rajasthan as well.
All what I can say is that it's a feeling to be cherished when one drives a TVS Star because it's just not any other flying machine, it's got brains too! After few weeks I came to know it doesn't have that much of pickup which super splendor has. And I found fault in it while slowing the race it gives noisy sound from silencer which would be irresolvable as per the service center of the TVS. Regards, Related posts: |
| Ducati Aims 30% Market Share in the Power Bike Segment Posted: 21 Jun 2011 10:05 AM PDT
Original Source: Ducati Aims 30% Market Share in the Power Bike Segment from BikeAdvice.in Italian Bike Maker Ducati has big plans for the Indian market. Ducati recently launched the much hyped and awaited Diavel in India a couple of days back. With the launch of this monstrous looking machine, Ducati has expressed interest in capturing a market share of 30% in the power bike segment. Presently Ducati has its showrooms in the cities of Bangalore, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. But the bike maker is more likely to open up its exclusive showrooms in are Hyderabad, Chennai, Cochin, Pune, Chandigarh and Jaipur.
The good news is that these showrooms are more likely to be opened by the end of this present year. The Bangalore showroom which was the last to be opened had done almost 15 booking for the Ducati bikes. “We are looking at 200per cent growth year on year for the next two years till the market stabilizes,” Ashish Chordia, CEO Ducati India, Precision Motor India said. The manufacturer will be facing competition from other majors which include BMW, HD, Aprilia, Kawasaki and even the Vyrus brand of motorcycles. Data shows that more than 50% of the buyers get a bike to their home by taking up a loan as this is a most preferred mode of buying rather than going for downcash payment. The super bike segment which has bikes with a capacity of around 1000 cc and above sees around 35 sales every month according to industry watchers. Regards, Related posts: |
| Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:00 AM PDT
Original Source: LML Launches Select 4 from BikeAdvice.in People in India start getting a pinch of nostalgia, the moments we start talking about scooters (the ones with hand gear). One has to however agree to the fact that Scooters are indeed the best form of family commute especially for a country like India where a family of 3 or even 4 along with the baggage can manage to commute despite the fact that it is legally a wrong practice. LML Vespa was for a long time one of the best sellers in the country. With the end of scooter's regime, LML stopped the production of scooters like every other brand. Now, the Kanpur based company has visualized the future prospects of this particular segment and has launched a scooter in India – The LML Select 4. However this scooter is launched exclusively for the Delhi and the NCR territory. The Select scooter is powered by a 148cc air cooled, single cylinder engine. The Select is capable of generating a max power of 8.8 Ps @ 6200 RPM and a max torque of 11.3 Nm at 4250 rpm. With a 5.5 litre fuel tank which is inclusive of a litre in the reserve, this scooter is equipped with a 4 speed gearbox. P S Choudhary, Head, Sales and Marketing, LML informed Bike India that the company looks forward to open the sales of Select 4 in the states of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh by the end of June 2011. He conservatively anticipates selling around 250 – 300 units of Select4 in Delhi NCR within next 2 to 3 months. Also, he expressed his interest in coming up with 2 more scooters and 2 more bikes in the 110 – 125 cc category. Among these 2 scooters, expect one to be a gearless scooter like an Activa or an Access, which has got a great demand in the Indian market. Similarly, out of the 2 proposed bikes, one is a 200 cc powered Sportsbike. All these two wheelers are expected to hit the market somewhere between August and December of this year. Additionally, the company is also planning to manufacture and export light gearless scooters (50cc onwards) to Europe by the end of December. LML currently exports a 200cc lifestyle/ sports scooter to European countries besides the 125 cc and 150 cc regular geared scooters such as Star, Stella Speedy and others. "The domestic scooter market is resurging at a CAGR of 42%. We shall leverage the growth by placing exciting offerings in geared and gearless segment both. LML shall continue to explore these segments besides re – entering the motorcycle markets in India and abroad" added Mr.Choudhary. The Select 4 comes with the option of Electric Start as well as Kick Start. The Select 4 KS which does not have the Electric Start option is priced at INR 47,140 (ex-showroom) and the Select 4 ES which is equipped with the electric start is priced at INR 50,978 (ex-showroom). Regards, Related posts: |
| Design Sketches of the Suzuki’s New Middle Class Motorcycle Posted: 21 Jun 2011 12:59 AM PDT
Original Source: Design Sketches of the Suzuki's New Middle Class Motorcycle from BikeAdvice.in The saga continues as Suzuki unveils more teaser images of its New Middle Class Motorcycle. We can tell it's an Adventure Touring motorcycle but questions still linger. Will this be middle-class, as in the 750-800cc range, or is Suzuki alluding to a middle-class friendly price point for its new motorcycle? The latest images show the front and rear of the bike.
Up front a tall windscreen and cat-eye headlamp with what may be barely discernable air intakes at the bottom of the cowling, reassure us that we are on the right track. Tall handlebars reveal an upright riding position but they are clearly clip-on style bars rather than a single MX-style single bar that we would expect from a more off-road focused machine. The windscreen seems to be detached from the bodywork so hopefully it will be electronically adjustable. Out back, a single exhaust and more silhouette highlights of the stylish bodywork is what we get this time around.
It appears to have passenger grab-handles on the sides of the tail section and there is clearly a shroud for the muffler. Maybe that will lead to some decent luggage applications unless it's purely to protect the passenger's feet from the heat. A closer look at the shaded area reveals a glimpse of the frame though. There could be a trellis-style design in there and that would point towards a rehash of the SV650 or V-Strom 650 chassis – an interesting take on the bike. Here is the image of the SV650 or V-Strom 650
Following the Ducati & BMW approach, basing this new bike on a proven combination would be a cost-friendly approach to the ADV market. Imagine a punched-out SV650 engine with its capable chassis now supported by long-travel suspension and some touring amenities, bodywork and a large fuel tank. That would be a pretty good combination. Feedback from Motorcycle-USA readers shows a keen interest in a Twin-powered motorcycle that would keep weight down and give the bike some character. The consensus is that a mid-sized Adventure Touring bike to challenge the Triumph Tiger 800 XC and BMW F800GS would be the best fit for Suzuki. Building a bike with off-road capabilities would be a great approach here but it appears unlikely at this point. The picture is becoming clearer but we are still being purposely left in the dark. How do you all like the new design? Impressed? Nope? Have your word below. Source : Motorcycle-USA.com Regards, Related posts: |
| TVS Wego Review by Shibin Paul Posted: 21 Jun 2011 12:56 AM PDT
Original Source: TVS Wego Review by Shibin Paul from BikeAdvice.in First of all I would like to thank Mr.Deepak for BikeAdvice. It has been fueling my passion towards biking and My dream bike YZF-R15. But this review is about the TVS WEGO, a unisex scooterette which comes under the 110cc segment. Ever since discovering this site it has been tempting or in other words gave me a 'boner' for biking.
But being at the age of 17 and not know even how to ride a two-wheeler, I needed a ride which I won't mind thrashing to bits learning how to ride. Also it's a necessity for me to roam around as I'm new in town and also for running a few errands. I discovered wego from BikeAdvice itself few months back.
What impressed me more was that it was loaded with the 110cc and mainly the "Body Balance" feature impressed me although I had no idea what it is, it made me think I needed to own it. My sister was also interested in it as I was going to leave it for her when I get my R15 in the future. The BirthI received a phone call from the showroom on 7th of may in the noon. I was hyped like a little kid who was gonna get his first roller-coaster ride after a long wait. I woke my granddad from his sleep and told him the good news. But he said we'll go get it later around 5. But I was too excited to listen to him. I kept on bugging him until he finally agreed understanding my eagerness as he was a bike enthusiast and still is, he is probably the only guy who is in his 70's riding a bullet around. After reaching the showroom and getting the bike. I sat on the bike and God it felt good. I held the brake and pressed the start button and the engine was rolling smooth as butter.
The sound was like smooth jazz to a person who just got his lost hearing abilities. Within minutes I heard my granddad yelling from behind 'Switch it off!!". Then began the worst twenty minutes I spent on my ride. My granddad was driving, the obvious reasons being that I was under aged, without a license and didn't know how to drive. After reaching home my granddad parked it inside even though I told him to park out and asked him to teach me. He went straight in and started to take a nap. I was so pissed at that time. I took the bike out myself and started the thing again. My granddad hearing the sound rushed out looking angry. But soon his anger faded when he saw me the anger and the excitement in me making me look like the Joker from Batman. The LessonAfter my granddad finally agreed to teach me. I knew there was no way he was going to teach sitting behind me. So I went 'granddad'. He readily understood and started instructing. All the passion and the hunger for riding helped me ride with ease in the first try. Soon I tried driving away from the sight of my granddad I raised the speed to 50kmph. And hands down that was the best experience ever. It was like in the movies where the hero goes "we may have just met baby, but It feels like I've known you for ages!". That's exactly how I felt when I rode her. Even now after being a proud owner co-owner I've never fell or had any accident so far. And now gentlemen to the review. FeaturesBody BalanceUnlike the other scooters this one has the feet resting area is more inclined to the front shifting the center of gravity to the front wheel and in the arms of the rider. So even though the pillion is leaning towards any of the sides or busy making any barathanatyam moves, the bike will be as steady as a train.
Although if the rider has weak arms he or she may feel a bit uncomfortable as the pressure is all in their hands and if they give into the pressure the bike will shake or even crash depending on the speed. I also have to mention this feature greatly helped learning to ride first and helped me learn to balance very easily. External Fuel TankOne of the other cool features is the external fuel tank. Which means the old ways of filling fuel is way gone. All you have to do is to insert the key behind a turn right to open the fuel cap. Although they could have kept the option in the front key hole itself to make it more convenient. On-Bike StorageThe bike sports two main storages. The first being the under seat storage which provides ample amount of space to even store a full faced helmet. I think this would help promote people to use helmets more, as the portability of a helmet always stands against of using one. There is also an option where people can opt to get a in-bike mobile charger. Which my granddad didn't allow me to opt for as he said it'll spoil the battery. Which brings me to the next feature. Zero-Maintenance BatteryI didn't know much about this feature before a friend of mine explained it to me. It means that there is no need for the battery to be filled with distilled water now and then. So I think even if I opted for a in-bike charger it wouldn't have been a problem. Although I am not exactly sure, readers please advise me on the fact whether I should go back and get this feature. The Negatives
Overall FeelFor almost a week of after buying bringing her home I mainly took her around my house where the roads are mostly bumpy and seeing a straight is rare like seeing an oasis. After getting fed up of the roads near my home I decided to take her for a long ride. You should know that my version of long rides means short rides or just basically not-near my house.
But you know how boys are and hell I've been a very bad boy and decided to go ahead. With a huge sigh I accelerated the bike to 30kmph in the main road. Within minutes I was near the beach and entered the beach road and the cold breeze hugged me like she met her long lost son finally also wearing a big baggy t-shirt only improved the experience and gave me goose bumps. The beach road is basically a huge circuit shaped like Sri Lanka's outline and the beach is positioned in the north-east side of the circuit. So I started cruising through the road which had no major turns just some slight curves through which I glided through by leaning slightly towards the left, thanks to the body balance feature. The smooth sound of the engine and the song of the mother nature sang to me and as soon as I reached the sea the song climaxed and the feel can't be compared to anything I've ever felt before which made me sing 'I feel good' by James Brown. I'm pretty sure some of you are laughing right now cause anybody travelling at high speed on a highway should never open their goddamn mouth, well unless you are Chinese. Cause that's when you catch all sorts of bugs. After 2 laps a sudden idea came through me. I've never learnt what the top speed is of the bike. So I slowed down and googled it through my blackberry. To which I found out it was around 75 – 80 kmph , a sudden grin came over me. So I started her up and raised speed slowly and I almost touched 70kmph. But then I chickened out and didn't have the balls to raise any more. So far my top speed is something around 72kmph. For almost the next two laps I tried my best but couldn't go above 72kmph. Later I let the mission top speed and just cruised along which was in no comparison to mission top speed. That day I learnt you can only enjoy your ride if you concentrate on the ride rather than trying to overtake or reaching the top speed. Finally after 8 laps altogether I decided to go home content with all my heart. Only to find my mom filled with anger. Before she could say a word my granddad stopped her and asked me tell me all about my trip. So that's my review people please feel free to correct any part of my reviews in the comments section and please please ride safe and ride with your heart, slow or fast ride for your heart and not for your adrenaline glands! Regards, Related posts: |
| Royal Enfield vs. Harley-Davidson Ads Posted: 21 Jun 2011 12:49 AM PDT
Original Source: Royal Enfield vs. Harley-Davidson Ads from BikeAdvice.in An historic brand in motorcycle history, Royal Enfield claims a heritage way back into the 19th century. Older than even Harley-Davidson, the Enfield brand was stamped on motorcycles from the industry's infancy. Enfields were used in two world wars (as were Harley-Davidsons) and the British-built Enfields became popular models in both Britain and beyond.
India began producing Enfield models under license in the '50s, eventually taking over the brand and naming rights after the original British company's demise. Now Royal Enfield is based out of Chennai, India. The company supplies its vintage-looking bikes globally, including a notable return to the North American market with its latest fuel-injected models. It recently announced a new CEO and more 2011 models as the brand looks to expand in the U.S. On the other side there's Harley-Davidson trying to muscle its way into the gargantuan volumes of the Indian marketplace, where more than 11 million units are sold annually. The Motor Company has plans to build an assembly plant to get around the high tariff imposed on its model imports, which are already expensive in the high-volume/low-cost Indian market. The comparison of Royal Enfield and Harley-Davidson features striking similarities and differences. Both brands are roughly the same age, give or take a few years, with well over two centuries of history between them. The aged companies both produce bikes that are quite conservative and traditional compared to their contemporaries. Has the mystique of history hindered product innovation and development? Or have the two brands chosen to capitalize in the most advantageous way on that mystique, their most invaluable asset? It's an open question. But there is no debating the huge disparities that exist between the two companies. They are, after all, literally oceans apart. The cultural differences are even more pronounced and a good example is the different tones to the two companies' recent marketing pitches, presented below via YouTube: The first is from Royal Enfield, dubbed "Handcrafted In Chennai". The second is Harley's promotional ad for its latest model, the Harley-Davidson Blackline. Source : Motorcycle-USA.com Regards, Related posts: |
| Aggressive Indian Two Wheeler Industry Targets Africa Posted: 20 Jun 2011 11:07 PM PDT
Original Source: Aggressive Indian Two Wheeler Industry Targets Africa from BikeAdvice.in Greetings! The Indian two wheeler industry has become more aggressive over the past couple of years or so. We are day in and day out able to experience that the Indian players no longer want anyone else to rule the markets be it Japanese manufacturers or someone else.
This basically means that Indian makers are trying to increase their correspondent export revenues by launching price sensitive and market acceptable products in Africa. In queue to nail down Africa's manufacturers are three Indian bike makers namely Hero Honda, Bajaj Auto and TVS. These three Indian players are planning to set up their respective plants in Africa hoping to build their exports and benefit from the vast scope Africa provides. It is speculated that Africa sells nearly 2.5 million bikes every year and thus our Indian firms are more or less interested in Africa. It is obvious that Chinese manufacturers who rule the African soil are going to face tough competition from the Indian players. According to industry experts the existing firms in Africa are going to face competition in terms of product quality, customer satisfaction and revenues from the Indian firms. Every other big bike maker is looking to target easy countries like Africa to increase their revenues and profits eight folds. Mr. Abdul Majeed, Auto Practice Lead at PWC said that the Indian two wheeler manufacturers have a gem of a chance to succeed in African markets because of their high price sensitive and customer centric products coupled with after sale services. He was of the opinion that African rivals would no longer hold good if the Indian firms take on them. As a matter of fact most of the bike makers have started planning for Africa like Hero MotoCorp which is planning to launch their entry level CD Dawn into the African markets to nail down their competitors there. Once this CD Dawn sets right into the African market, hero group will start rolling out as many 100cc bikes as it can. Moreover a spokesperson from Hero Group confirmed the plans and said that the firm is looking to export and penetrate in African, Southeast Asian and South American markets. He further said that the work was under process and the company will soon be ready for it. Also Bajaj Auto, who gets some substantial part of their revenues from exports to Africa, is looking to localize production in order to penetrate deeper and nail down the already existing manufacturers there. All in all the stage is set and Indian bike manufacturers are looking in an aggressive mood to conquer the world markets one by one. Let us wait and see how far this commitment and dedication as regards conquering markets and setting up milestones goes. Share on FacebookRelated posts: |
| Apache RTR Hyper-Edge Review by Vishesh Posted: 20 Jun 2011 10:55 PM PDT
Original Source: Apache RTR Hyper-Edge Review by Vishesh from BikeAdvice.in I am an engineering student from Lucknow and I daily commute to my college and back to my residence which is nearly 20kms (overall). Earlier I used my Honda Activa (2005 model) to traverse the distance but from past few months I was facing a lot of operating problems from it so I was forced to take it to the mechanic once every fortnight due to some or the other reason.
Many a times I also had to drag it all the way on foot due to engine failure for nearly 2-3 kms which aggravated the problem. My parents were seeing all this but their faces only showed sympathy but they spoke nothing. I expected them to ask me about my problem because I myself did not want to ask them for a new vehicle directly.
It was morning of 23rd April 2011, I was studying and my mom came and kept her soft hand on my shoulder and in a voice full of affection and sympathy she asked me, “Beta, 25th ko Tumhe jo Bike chahiye le lete hain”. In a moment I was full of excitement, surprise and emotions. I was not having words to answer her. (As 25th was my Birthday, My parents had mutually decided to gift me a bike on that day) I answered her," Just 2 days are left, how can we get a bike on that day itself, it will take time i.e. Selection, booking, delivery etc).
She answered, “sab ho jayega, bas tum soch lo ke tumhe kaunsi bike chahiye” and then she went. Following this, I was only thinking about bikes. I had already decided my budget- around 75k. So, I was left with a series of 150-160cc bikes to choose from which I have already mentioned above. I decided to visit the above mentioned bike showrooms on that day itself. I personally was biased towards CBZ Xtreme new visually upgraded model about which I knew on the same day from BikeAdvice. I went to the nearest Hero-Honda dealer and came to know that the New CBZ-Xtreme was not available and only New Hero Honda Hunk was available. I was sure that I would wait for the CBZ Xtreme even if it takes a month or two but to my surprise the showroom people told that minimum of six-seven months the bike would take to come to their showroom after RTO clearance.
My hopes were shattered. I knew I had to go for the remaining options available. I personally did not like Hunk therefore did not go for it. Later that day, I had visited almost all the showrooms of the bikes mentioned above except TVS because it was farthest from my house. While I was on my way to visit the final showroom. I had shortlisted my choices – 1) Yamaha FZ, 2) Bajaj Pulsar but when I entered the TVS showroom, my eyes were centred on this hero- Apache RTR-160 Red. I asked my dad too, which bike has caught his attention and he also focussed his vision on the same. We confirmed the prices and went back home. After seeing the Apache, my priorities were altered as- 1) Apache or FZ, 2) Bajaj Pulsar. Now, I had to decide between Apache and FZ. I was particularly very impressed by the monocross suspension of the FZ and its Fuel tank look and the massive MRF Zapper rear tyre but on the other side I was impressed by the overall look of Apache and its Rear-Disc brakes as well as their Roto-petal type.
I had personally only driven a Splendor NXG earlier so I had no experience of driving these masculine machines. Other than this, I preferred Apache because I did not like the pillion seat of the FZ. It was too short in dimensions. I also knew that FZ delivered a lower mileage than the Apache and as I had to go regularly to college on this, I knew that a little mileage advantage would be good. Also Apache's tank capacity was approximately 4 litres greater to FZ so I could travel more with a single top-up. Also ,the next day I read Shreejith's review of the Apache RTR – http://bikeadvice.in/tvs-apache-rtr-hyperedge-ownership-review-shreejith/ which further made my decision stronger. I was too much impressed by Shreejith's review and I would thank him greatly for helping me in my decision.
I seriously recommend all bike enthusiasts to visit bikeadvice.in regularly for updates and reviews which are just fabulous and helpful for new-comers to this biking world like me. On 25th April, it was my Birthday and also the most happening day of my life. It was a regular college day so I went to my college and after attending the lectures, I celebrated my birthday with friends in a nearby restaurant. It was 5 p.m. by then and I quickly rushed back home because I had to go to take my Apache from the showroom which was already bought by dad the same day and all the formalities were done. I went to the showroom and saw my dazzling red Apache standing with a tag line of " Sold to Mr.Vishesh Phadke" written on the nameplate. I was too happy seeing that as it was the first vehicle registered on my name.
While riding it for the first time, I was bit nervous whether I would be able to drive it to my home which was 10kms away. I also needed to get it filled with fuel. I drove it to the nearest petrol pump at a very low speed of 15kmph (lol). After that, I started driving to my destination. I took some throttle and saw people around me staring with wide eyes. As It's a red bike, one look is assured.
I was very proud as "Earlier, I used to look at new bikes with such eyes and this time my bike was being looked at". On my way, I was impressed by the sharp braking and perfect handling of the bike. Also, on the way once a stupid driver tried to overtake from the wrong side in a cheesy-thin space and spoil my day but the sharp brakes applied at the right time made me drive it smoothly and comfortably and made my first ride hassle-free.
The rear disc brakes are sufficient to make you stop quickly but more than 60% of the total braking power is delivered by the 240mm roto-petal discs in the front. The double-horn was also loud enough to alert drivers who are just busy in themselves and ignore people coming from back. In a few days, I completely discovered the full capability of my bike.
As written in the bike manual, I never took my bike above 50-52 kmph till now. As I Write the review, the Bike has completed 600 kms. I had taken the bike for first service on 29th May (1 month and 4 days later to purchase date). The Service persons were good-natured, asked me for any problems faced till now and also drove the bike themselves before the service to take note of any particular problem. They asked me whether I wanted a coat of Teflon applied on my bike. I agreed and when I came in the evening to collect my bike, I was very happy to see it perfectly cleaned and coated. Riding it was also smoother than before. Particularly, the gear-shifting was much better and smoother after the first service. Some Problems which I faced and noticed till now
No bike is perfect according to me, every bike has a set of human errors which can be neglected at times, following are some present in my bike.
Concluding itTill now, I have not taken my bike on long drives or tours but I know that it would be surely tour-happy. The Digital Speedo on this bike is the best available amongst all other competitors available showing top speed attained, shortest 0-60 time and 2 trip metres. I feel an adrenalin rush whenever this bike is above 45kmph.
The sound of the engine is just breath-takingly awesome. The Ignition sound and the engine cutoff sounds are also perfect. In addition to this, whenever you are driving and someone from opposite side of road wants to cross the road in front of you, he thinks twice before doing so in hurry because he sees this macho and pauses. That scene, makes you smile and you get an automatic grin on your face as when the king passes, the pathway is made free from intruders. Mileage that I received in the first 500 kms: 42-45 kmpl which is good in run-in period. I know that this would increase after 1000kms and second service.
People would always keep on bringing out flaws of your bike and compare it with some other bike but just be silent and don't feel low as you know that you are not an idiot and have selected your bike after lot of research works, surveys, spared your lot of time in visiting showrooms as well as put your heart and soul in finalizing your choice and finally also waited a long time for the delivery (I didn't face this problem, my RTR was delivered to me the day I paid the amount). Finally, I would recommend all bike enthusiasts to consider this bike if they want a decent mileage, fantabulous performance, accurate braking, desired handling, stupendous cornering and massive raw power and all this in a budget of 75k then. Apache RTR Hyper-Edge is the only bike for you to get an "Edge Over The Competiton". Drive Safe
If I had been allowed 500 words more, I would have included my views about the technical specifications as well but I think I am still very immature in this biking world and many seniors to me have given sufficient words of detail on the technology in several other reviews available on this website so the RTR technology is not new to anybody I assume. Thanks a lot to BikeAdvice for allowing me to make my words reach thousands of riders in our nation. Regards, Related posts: |
So I finally decided I'll take her to the beach which is roughly around 2.5 kms from my house (jealous?). The only place where you can find the most beautiful roads; non-bumpy, without much traffic and the most important thing the roads are pretty long which I loved to bits. So I took the bike to the outskirts of my area which my mom told me not to cross even if I was asked to in gun point.
Not many days have passed when we at BikeAdvice released a post on how is Bajaj planning to nail down the Japanese manufacturers especially Honda and Yamaha. This time around the news concerns the whole of the Indian two wheeler industry, The Indian two wheeler pros plan to wage a war on their Chinese counterparts in Africa by introducing new range of price sensitive and durable products.
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