Fuel Injection, Delta Frames, Disc Brakes, Digital gizmos are the desires that every young man wants to be an integral part of his life. So far no Indian company has evolved with their bikes, but TVS seems to be taking much interest in different technological stuff and even Bajaj is there with TVS. TVS already has one of the finest motorcycles in India in the form of TVS Apache RTR 180 which is not only one of the fastest in production but also upholds the tag of being the best stopper among all the machines produced in its segment in India.
And apart from the gorgeous features that this bike offers TVS has taken up the concept of installing this bike with an ABS pretty seriously. The new Apache RTR180 with ABS was showcased in the 2010 Auto Expo. With a majority of Indian consumers still sticking with the conventional 100cc economical bikes TVS would take some time firming their feet in the auto sector with this new marvel.
ABS: The bike loaded with ABS consists of a sophisticated Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) and speed sensors which continuously keep a track of the speed of the wheel. As soon as it senses a possibility of a wheel lock, the control unit alters the hydraulic pressure in the braking system which doesn’t allow the wheel to lock up and hence, the rider doesn’t lose control of the bike.
RLP: In addition to the standard ABS functionality, TVS also has couples it with RLP which stands for Rear Wheel lift-off Protection. As the name is suggesting this system doesn’t let the rear wheel getting lifted in air in case of an emergency braking. As soon as the unit senses the rear wheel lifting off the turf, the front brake pressure is released for an instant which ensures that the bike is safely grounded at all times.
Technical Specifications Of Apache RTR 180 With ABS
Function: ABS + RLP
Hydraulic: 4 Valves, pump &LPA
Electronics: 12 Volts
ECU: Integrated
Valves: Digital Control
Communication: K-Lin
- TVS Apache 180 RTR Dimensions
- Height: 100mm
- Length: 2085mm
- Width: 730mm
- Ground clearance: 180mm
- Kerb weight: 137kg
- Fuel tank capacity: 16 liters
- TVS Apache 180 RTR Engine
- Engine capacity: 177.4cc
- Engine type: single cylinder, air cooled 4st
- Max Power: 17.3bhp @ 8500rpm
- Max Torque: 1.58kgm @ 6500rpm
- TVS Apache 180 RTR Gear box
- 5 speed
- constant mesh
- TVS Apache 180 RTR Fuel system
- Fuel: Petrol
- Type: carbureted
- TVS Apache 180 RTRÂ Suspension
- Front suspension: Telescopic hydraulic fork
- Rear suspension: gas shocks
- TVS Apache 180 RTR Tyre
- Front tyre: 90/90 x17
- Rear tyre: 110/80 x 17