Jul 13, 2007 09:32 PM
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Hi friends, I did a test drive today on TVS Apache RTR 160. The major negative is its foot peg position for the rider. The rider has to fold the leg almost to 25-30 degree so narrowly to reach the foot rest and gear lever. You have to really fold, fold, fold your legs to reach the gear lever and foot rest. God knows which stupid designed this vehicle!. The seating position is so ackward and paining that I couldnt ride the bike comfortable even for 10 mins. This is the blunder they have done. the thigh to leg angle should be atleast 65-85 degree as in case of all other bikes.
Otherwise, power delivery, exahust note and gear shifting are awsome.
I'm sure if they redesign the bike with same engine and gear box, it will be a major hit.
otherwise, as usual there will be no takers for this bike. When I went to the showroom, I was the only guy enquiring about this bike, they around 15 RTRs were lined up in the showroom waiting for riders!.
All my hopes on this bike went in vain.Have to test ride CBZ extreme once.and then I'll decide.
PUlsar is also in my favourite list. I heard cbz xtreme has more vibrations because of 8500 rpm . is it true? guys pls help me in deciding between cbz xtreme and pulsar dtsi.
