Here comes the BIke of the year....Apache RTR 160..the well deserved title for this civilized beast. I have brought this bike around two months ago after lots of research in its segment (RESEARCH: because mechanical engineers are in love with their machines.. ).
I had two prominent options apart from Apache i.e CBZ Extreme and Pulser. I wont say they are bad..but yes they are a bit behind from RTR, when talking abt pulser, the engine is technically qt good and advanced but its so common that there is no eye that even stops for bit on this smooth machine. And abt CBZ, it looks like that the designers have done some extra work that makes it a bit bulky and dull.Now coming to the RTR, it has a perfect combination of Design and technology. The looks are simply superb and the machine response is realy mind blowing. Just to help you guys in a nut shell, let me give you the pros and cons :
Pick-up : Excellent in its class ( you will never feel low when you start at atraffic signal ! )
Braking : I have tried it at 81 km/hr, and that sounds realy good !
Overall Control : The bike has a good grip over the road and on the rider, yeah its true !
Gears : gear ratios are in the perfect order but yes, you will feel some trouble in shifting !
Strength: The bike is qt robust, but you have to take care for first 600 km atleast, so that the m/c can tune itself for the optimum.
-looks : no words for that.... just have look and analyse yourself ! ( awsome !!!!! )
so.... what are you tinking of ....????? ...just have it..bcz.. its NOW or NEVER !!!