Hi all,
I just got my Apache and its been a 2 weeks old now.I am proud to say that I am ruling the roads with apache. This bike definitely will make u feel proud.The ad says it all " its now or never."Guys I personally think that pulsar, unicorn and apache are all best bikes. but u should go for Apache,
Initially There will be a problem in gear shifts, but its common with all bikes.Gradually the gear shift problem will cease, and the gears will be very smooth like butter, I have myself ridden about 750 kms and it became hell lot of smooth.People who say that there are lot of vibrations, I would like to ask them only one question , that which bike in the world does not have vibrations?All the bikes have vibrations and there has to be vibrations coz every moving vehicle does vibrate when subjected to high presure and resistance as every action has equal and opposite reaction. Even the world’s famous Cars and bikes have vibrations, but that does not mean that it is bad.I agree that there are vibrations, but eventually it will cease and the vibration are not that noticable, atleast in my bike I have noticed. and one more point. tell me how many of us are alway gonna ride the bike with a speed of 80-100KPH .I believe on indian roads and traffik, its just not posible. and believe me guys that when u drive this wild beast at 50-60. Its the king.
One more thing that it is maintainance free bike and the customer service of TVS bikes is realy nice.Also apache has great seating comfort and u can drive this tiger all day along.u weill never get tired riding it. Pulsar has the problems of backache and wrist ache after u ride it for long. Ride it to believe it.Apache has all the comfort of a car rolled into the bike.u feel that u are driving a car.I also agree that initally u cant race it wih pulsar, but jut wait and watch once the bike is 1500 kms old and engine is free, then u can easily breeze past pulsar.Guys I alo have huge respect for pulsar coz it is also a great bike but I definitely think that this beast can compete wih pulsar.
Here is a brief about Apache;
Pros: Classy looks, style, Performance, smooth riding, very good customer service.onlookers ill keep on looking on the bike .just wait and watch when ur in trafik. people are bound to see this beast.Bst part is the provision of engine kill switch.
On the face of it, the Apache has a unique, stocky, but muscular design theme. The most striking part of the bike is undoubtedly the front, with its broad headlamp cluster and the cowl, which together act as a kind of introduction to the Apache’s design. The Apache’s designers have toiled to give the bike clean lines that merge and seemingly manage to offer one of the most streamlined front sides amongst the big bikes.
Cons: As in the case of Karizma, TVS could have added Digtal speedometer and trip meter. and also a side stand indicator.TVS could have alos given a option for flat seats.Brakes are no doubt the best, but it could have been better.But as we all know that nothing on this earth is perfect, but TVS is closer to perfection.
Handling : Engine handling is very smooth.Also TVS apche has got great manouverability.U got to ride to believe it. It just feels like a car when u drive.With a 147.5cc engine, that spits out a peak power of 13.5 bhp at 8, 500 rpm, the Apache’s engine is on a par with the Bajaj Pulsar’s and slightly more powerful compared to the 149.1-cc Honda engine in the Unicorn.The other new feature is a high voltage spark plug that produces a longer flame front, which also ensures that spark duration lasts as much as six times longer (1, 200 milliseconds, instead of 200 milliseconds) compared to normal spark plugs.
Mileage: I have done about 750 Kms and it is giving me a good average of about 53 - 54 KPL. I believe after my first service I will be getting much more.Cheers to Apache
I will be writing my review again after my engine is free and I can compete with other bikes and rule the roads.And guys if u have Apache in your mind, just go for it, . trust me it really great bike.Thank guys, Ur comments are welcome