Pulsar 220 vs Yamaha Fazer vs Apache RTR 180

By Divya Sai on 8/30/2009

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All these three bikes are the upper segment sporty and in the same price range. Although Yamaha is yet to unveil its new bike rumored to be the fastest Indian bike (defeating the present fastest Indian bike - Bajaj Pulsar 220cc DTSi). Compare the features below, and to print / store these details on your PC, you may download this Microsoft .xls (excel) sheet.

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TVS Apache RTR 180cc - Menace

By Divya Sai on 12/23/2008

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TVS is planning to launch new upgraded version of it's popular bike Apache RTR, with a powerful engine of 180cc as compared to present 160cc engine. The variant called as Apache Menace, is expected to release somewhere in the first half of year 2009. By increasing the engine strength, this will enter the competition against Pulsar 200cc and Yamaha FZ 16, as the expected price is around Rs.78,000 - 80,000.
According to TeamBHP, the bike will retain the basic lines of the current RTR, retaining the basic look of the current Apache. But with no front scoop this time. And for a good reason too, the front is now going to house a semi-full faring that will expose part of the engine and give the bike a sport look. The bike will have a digital speedometer with top speed, 0-60 timer, trips, and other extra functionality plus stunning looks.

SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE SUMMARY
Name: Apache RTR 
Model: 180 Menace
Type: Commuter
Top Speed: 135kph
Fuel Consumption City 28
Fuel Consumption Highway 42
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 180cc
Engine: 4 Stroke, EFi
Maximum Power: 18bhp
Gears: 5 Speed
Clutch: Wet, Multi Plate
No. of Cylinders: 1
Valve Per Cylinder: 2
Chassis Type: Double Cradle
DIMENSIONS
Length: 2020.00 mm
Width: 730.00 mm
Height: 1100.00 mm
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 130.00 kg
Ground Clearance: 180.00 mm
Fuel Tank: 16.00 ltrs
Wheelbase: 1300.00 mm
Headlamp: 12V 35/35W Halogen HS1, Clear lens with MFR
Wheel Type: Alloys
Wheel Size: 100/80 R18 mm
Tubeless: Yes
Colors: Yellow, Matt Grey & Red
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY
Suspension(Front): Telescopic Forks
Suspension(Rear): Monotube Inverted Gas Filled Shocks
Brakes: 240mm Disc
Brakes(Rear): 130mm Drum/Disc Optional
Stand Alarm: Yes
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Fuel Guage: Digital
Self Start: Yes
Tacho Meter: Analogue
Trip Meter: Digital-1
Alloys: Yes
Speedometer: Digital
Passenger Footrest: Yes
Passenger Backrest: No
Step-up Seat: Yes
Pass-light: Yes
Low Fuel Indicator: Yes
Low Oil Indicator: Yes
Low Battery Indicator: Yes
High Oil Temp. Indicator: No
Choked Air Filter Indicator: No

*Specifications from MaxAbout.com


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Compare : Pulsar vs Apache vs Unicorn vs Hunk vs CBZ Xtreme vs Karizma vs FZ 16 vs R15

By Divya Sai on 11/08/2008

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Now that we have a number of bikes in the 150cc to 220cc segment, while selecting a bike from this huge range of options, people get confused even in a single company, and when they visit showrooms of different companies, it only adds to their confusion.
For your convenience and to help you in better selecting the right bike, this post contains the specifications of all popular bikes in the 150cc to 220cc segment.
The bikes are from Bajaj, Hero Honda, Honda, TVS, and Yamaha, namely Pulsar 150cc, Pulsar180cc, Pulsar 200cc, Pulsar 220cc, Hero Honda Hunk, Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme, Hero Honda Karizma, Yamaha FZ 16, Yamaha R15, Honda Unicorn, TVS Apache.
You can compare the following specifications in the pictures below:

Engine and transmission : Displacement, Engine type, Stroke, Power, Starter type.
Physical measures : Front suspension, Rear suspension, Front brakes, Rear brakes, Gear box, Length, Height, Curb weight, Fuel capacity, Reserve fuel volume, Mileage/Fuel efficiency, ex-Showroom price.

Bajaj Pulsars - Click the Image to Enlarge
pulsar 150cc 180cc 200cc 220cc

Hero Honda - Click the Image to Enlarge
hero honda hunk cbz xtreme karizma

Yamaha - Click the Image to Enlarge
Yamaha R15 FZ16

TVS Apache & Honda Unicorn - Click the Image to Enlarge
tvs apache honda unicorn compare


You can download all these details together
in a single file (Excel sheet) from here :
[Download From Here]


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