Design: The bike will retain the basic lines of the current RTR, retaining the basic look of the current Apache. But with no front scoop this time. And for a good reason too, the front is now going to house a semi-full faring that will expose part of the engine and give the bike a sport look. The bike will have a digital speedometer with top speed, 0-60 timer, trips, and other extra functionality plus stunning looks.
Engine and Gearbox: The race developed high reving180cc mill will be one of a kind, developing 18bhp and refined further, more than it is in the current RTR. The engine is expected to have a high compression ratio to deliver more power and will be powered by a fuel injection system.
Ride and Handling: The current RTR handles like a charm with loads of feedback from both the front and rear end. TVS won’t make a mistake in the handling department, although the company is looking to keep the setup to a slightly sportier side. With front and rear disk brakes and a proposed mono-shock we have a new dream bike in development here. Rumors are that TVS might be going overboard with the weight distribution and balancing and we might have a surprise exhaust this time.
Price and Competition: Expect the price to be around 80,000+INR. This is a real good deal, considering the finish and performance of previous TVS products. The bike will compete with bikes above its segment like the pulsar 200 as the RTR is already taking care of the bikes in the 180cc segment.
The bike is a bargain for what TVS is offering with the “Menace”. I’m sure TVS will break benchmarks with this 180cc. The bike is due this Oct-Nov (2008) – Those planning for a performance bike any time soon, do try this first.
- The Apache 180 is expected to launch this Diwali. Although the release might be postponed to Pongal to make it an attraction at the next Auto Show.
- You could expect a longer wheelbase, a mono shock or a slightly different suspension layout. They have also been experimenting with a lot of speedo layouts so a fully digital display can be expected. Fuel injection too will be standard.
- The basic layout will continue to be an air cooled 4 stroke single. The reliability quotient will have to upped however.
- Apache Menace will come with some cosmetic upgrades too. The company reportedly is also working on 200cc version of the Apache and that might come in the market with ABS.
Source – Team-Bhp
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November 28, 2008 at 11:19 am
iam fan of Apache , when will Apache 180cc come to the market
November 28, 2008 at 4:04 pm
TVS will launch the Apache 180 early next year.
December 8, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Hey ppl the tvs apache 180 will be launched on 14th of jan 2008………..
Its confirmed…….
December 8, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Thanks Abhinav for the information. We will post more info about the Apache 180 along with pictures and review when we get our hands on it :)
December 11, 2008 at 2:07 pm
It’s Good to see that Apache 180 will get launched in Jan… Will be completing a year to my RTR 160 in Feb… So time to switch to 180 i guess…. :)
December 22, 2008 at 9:55 am
I waits 4 menacee…. I like 2 c menace will som different from apache 160 by cosmetic changes.
January 15, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Will this thing get launched sometime soon?
January 15, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Sumit, it should have been launched by now, but the economic downturn has not helped matters. TVS will launch it in the next 2 months.
January 15, 2009 at 5:55 pm
this bike will not be launched until market conditions improves.,,
April 6, 2009 at 1:17 pm
i am egarly excited to ride apache 180 menance i think the riders are tooooo wiating for its
so its now or never
April 21, 2009 at 10:00 am
Waiting Eagerly for the byk,Hope it gets a longer wheelbase and greater knee recesss to accomodate tall riders…..a stronger battery wud b awesome to accomodate a bigger roots vibromax horns,,wich is my favourite
April 28, 2009 at 12:52 pm
i love the apache i have RTR 160cc but weating for 180cc apache I want more power iam fan of Apache , when will Apache 180cc come to the market
April 28, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Santhosh, the Apache 180 will be launched anytime soon.
June 20, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Apache is my favorite bike. The new 180cc RTR bike is very new in style, model, colour and etc…..
November 8, 2009 at 8:16 pm
i like apache from its 1st model. i have all the apache model