Jan 19, 2007 10:45 AM
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(Updated Jul 17, 2007 04:17 PM)
, I had the opportunity to test ride the new TVS Apache 160
RTR. For everyone’s knowledge, I’m currently having Apache 150, before that I rode
the Pulsar 150. But the differences are
very wide between the two models. If we compare the two siblings (Apache 150
& Apache 160) Apache 160 is a winner in every aspect by 80%. Whether you
are talking about the Engine smoothness, Firing, Handling, Riding posture,
Lights, Digital speedos, Brakes, Looks…..everything have been improved.
When I put the beast on the first gear..a very little
acceleration…it just wheelied automatically. Just like a wild horse waiting to
be unleashed. The riding experience was awesome, no vibrations, cool &
smooth ride. I rammed the brakes at a running speed of 62km/hr to an absolute 0, I’ve to admit it was
awesome. No skidding like Pulsars. The bike just stopped. The firing is
amazing, no bike curretly in the Indian market has the type of firing. The
riding position was amazing it’s like gliding through the wind. Though the
gear-shifting was only with toes (like CBZ), with which I was a little
uncomfortable. The gear shifting is pretty smooth.
I’m madly in love with the bike & will go for it once
the finance minister (my wife) approves. Which I think I’ll manage to do (coax
my wife).
