Aug 16, 2006 02:29 PM
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(Updated Sep 11, 2006 11:22 AM)
Hi Guys,
Am back... in my last review (which many complained that it was not like a review) I had written more abt the looks of the bike than how it performs. Now here are a few things that I would like to add.
My bike has done 1500 kms, and I had
given it for the first free service at 1000 kms. Few points I would like to state here is,
Gear shifting is a bit easy no! But initially there were problems when shifting from the 3rd to 2nd gear... and then again to neutral
I feel that MRF tyres would have been a better option than TVS tyres (which the company provides), coz, once when I was strolling at 60 kmpl, I had to apply the brakes, when all of a sudden... the bike just skid (It was raining too, but still the control had to be better)... I didnt even expect this. Not satisfied with the TVS tyres though...
A stand indicator can be included, coz many a time I forget to remove the stand, and look down just to check whether I have removed the stand or not!
These were some of the things that I felt uncomfortable with... now to tell abt some of the good things that I noticed in the bike...
The bike starts so very easily in the morning, I mean, without much throttle, the noise of the engine sounds good (In the previous bike that I had, I had to start some 3-4 times before it had a good idling sound)
After the first service, gear shifting is much easier, and there is no problem whatsoever! (thanks to the good service provided by Lotus Agency, Coimbatore)
The bike has an exceptional pick up, and can zoom to 60 km in close to 4-5 sec. I did’nt feel a single vibration at 80 km, and was in full control of the bike (Guess she’ll be easy to handle till 95 km) beyond which, I dont think she’ll have the control. Also from 80 km she stops flat in 3-4 sec (Trust me guys...She does stop)
The TVS horse logo on the handle bar is something innovative, and gives a stunning appearance while driving. Also, the red background for the instrument panel appears bright at night, giving a feeling that the road is flooded with lights!
The suspension is damn damn good, and I don’t feel much tiredness even after driving 60 kms a day. The rear suspension (the gas shox) does not live upto the expectations, and is much more harder. Where as the front suspension is like heaven... I dont feel even a jerk!
The rider seat is so damn sexy, and is placed such that the rider is sitting in a pit. I felt it so comfortable with the seats. Also, the sitting posture is just teriffic (I compared the sitting posture with pulsar and unicorn, and I felt comfortable with the Apache)
Mileage wise, I get 52-55 kmpl, and its ok taking into consideration the weight, the instant acceleration and above all...the SEXY DAMN looks!
Guess these few tips would be of some help to U guys who are planning to buy the Apache! If U ask me, I’d say..."Jus go ahead". Happy driving.
Do send Ur comments to rajkumarrai@rediffmail.com
