Apache RTR Fi Launched

Sankar · 10th July 2008, 10:06

Did TVS officially launch the Apache RTR Fi all over India? Does anyone know when it will be available in the showrooms? I'm buying this bike when it comes out, so if it's going to be available in the showrooms within a month or two i can wait otherwise i'll have to choose the RTR carb version.

ravi@64bhp · 10th July 2008, 10:43

Yes! it was launched day before yesterday. You can get the details here
http://www.******************/tvs-ap...r-fi-launched/

1st Impressions: Apache RTR Fi 160 - xBhp

Technocrat · 10th July 2008, 14:25

Sankar: You planning to buy one? I am awaiting a carb to FI comparo

arpandiv · 10th July 2008, 15:51

@techno there is no comparo of carb to Fi. FI is a winner all the way (Having tested glamour Carb and FI)

Technocrat · 10th July 2008, 16:19

Arpan, I am sure the FI would be better but how better is what is I need to know

Sankar · 10th July 2008, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technocrat

Sankar: You planning to buy one? I am awaiting a carb to FI comparo

Yes

Eventhough i like the carb version and there is not much difference in power between these two on paper i decided to go for the Fi because of better features at a moderate price increase.

Technocrat · 10th July 2008, 17:48

I believe the Price difference is ~5k

The difference that I am aware of are:

- Blue LCD light
- decal changes
- Power diff of 0.5Bhp

The concern is the serviceability of the FI as in how well are the dealerships equipped? Also what other better features does the FI have?

Sankar · 10th July 2008, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technocrat

I believe the Price difference is ~5k

The difference that I am aware of are:

- Blue LCD light
- decal changes
- Power diff of 0.5Bhp

The concern is the serviceability of the FI as in how well are the dealerships equipped? Also what other better features does the FI have?

+ The rear disc brake

If they're not giving rear disc brake as standard on RTR Fi then I might go for carb version. It's the rear disc brake + the Efi combo that's really pulling me towards the RTR Fi.

I enquired at the local TVS dealer and they're expecting the vehicle to be here within 2 months and OTR price is estimated to be 70k. The serviceability of the RTR Fi would be an issue if the Company doesn't provide the dealer with necessary training and equipment. One sure can expect some problems to crop up with the first lot of Fi vehicles.

aaggoswami · 10th July 2008, 18:20

Yes it is launched. Here is the link to the news:
TVS launches 160 cc Apache

Technocrat · 10th July 2008, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sankar

+ The rear disc brake

I believe this is an option with extra moolah

Sankar · 10th July 2008, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technocrat

I believe this is an option with extra moolah

Hmm... that sounds bad. Anyway let me see prolly I'll have it with rear disc brake even if it comes as an option.

redfire · 10th July 2008, 21:06

Sankar bhayya - As we discussed today, if it is just a 5K differene expect no rear disc as standard fitment. Knowing you better, if the bhp difference is only .5 to 1, go for carb version as we have better options to beef it up

.

Sankar · 10th July 2008, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by redfire

If the bhp difference is only .5 to 1, go for carb version as we have better options to beef it up

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Hehehe.... that would take me back to square 1

The same situation as with the Bullet

EFi would atleast keep my restless hands safely away and prevent them from twiddling unnecessarily with the stock settings!! Hehe.. This is going to be my commuter bike!

Godfather · 10th July 2008, 21:33

Whats with the Bikes and thin tires??? if they give looks and adequate power why not upgrade the rubber to something more reasonable.. The entire look of the bike gets S*****D up because of this..

Goddy

Technocrat · 11th July 2008, 08:40

Well a Thin tire gives best of mileage & pickup which is desired by most & those who care anyways get a broader tire.

@Sankar: I will be keen to know your decision as I am in a similar dilemma

10th July 2008, 10:06	#1
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10th July 2008, 10:43	#2
ravi@64bhp BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 602 Thanked: 11 Times	Yes! it was launched day before yesterday. You can get the details here http://www.******************/tvs-ap...r-fi-launched/ 1st Impressions: Apache RTR Fi 160 - xBhp
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Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,703 Times	Sankar: You planning to buy one? I am awaiting a carb to FI comparo
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10th July 2008, 15:51	#4
arpandiv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 445 Thanked: 61 Times View My Garage	@techno there is no comparo of carb to Fi. FI is a winner all the way (Having tested glamour Carb and FI)
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Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,703 Times	Arpan, I am sure the FI would be better but how better is what is I need to know
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10th July 2008, 17:48	#7
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,703 Times	I believe the Price difference is ~5k The difference that I am aware of are: - Blue LCD light - decal changes - Power diff of 0.5Bhp The concern is the serviceability of the FI as in how well are the dealerships equipped? Also what other better features does the FI have?
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10th July 2008, 18:20	#9
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,987 Thanked: 2,965 Times	Yes it is launched. Here is the link to the news: TVS launches 160 cc Apache
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10th July 2008, 21:06	#12
redfire BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 449 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Sankar bhayya - As we discussed today, if it is just a 5K differene expect no rear disc as standard fitment. Knowing you better, if the bhp difference is only .5 to 1, go for carb version as we have better options to beef it up .
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10th July 2008, 21:33	#14
Godfather Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore / Atlanta Posts: 1,387 Thanked: 71 Times View My Garage	Whats with the Bikes and thin tires??? if they give looks and adequate power why not upgrade the rubber to something more reasonable.. The entire look of the bike gets S*****D up because of this.. Goddy
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11th July 2008, 08:40	#15
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,703 Times	Well a Thin tire gives best of mileage & pickup which is desired by most & those who care anyways get a broader tire. @Sankar: I will be keen to know your decision as I am in a similar dilemma
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