| The recent launch of Apache RTR 180 has triggered | | | | What it offers is 0-60 race lap timer along with a |
| a big stir the performance oriented category in the | | | | Top speed recorder. A blue color theme is a fresh |
| Indian motorcycle segment. It's the RTR 180 vs | | | | approach from the orange ones. A Service due |
| Pulsar 180. It's been a long time somebody dared to | | | | reminder and a Digital clock with 12/24hr format is an |
| threaten the Pulsar family. With already the RTR 160 | | | | added dimension. |
| and RTR 160 Fi on the roads, RTR 180 takes the | | | | 2. Tail Lamps: L.E.D. Lamps with prism fitted on lens, |
| Pulsar 180 head on; straight away. BikeAdvice takes a | | | | the RTR's rear is safer than the Pulsar's. |
| closer looks on both the bikes to find out which one's | | | | 3. Braking: The Pulsar's 260mm front disc brakes are |
| better. | | | | no match for the RTR's 270mm Rotopetal Disc |
| The Pulsar brings with it the 'Bajaj' logo, a two | | | | brakes. The Dirt racing inspired petal shaped disc |
| wheeler company which has successfully changed its | | | | brakes help in faster cooling of brake pads and |
| image from a scooter manufacturer to motorcycle | | | | results in much efficient and effortless braking. On |
| manufacturer. Bajaj's bikes are known to be high on | | | | top of it RTR features a 200mm Rotopetal Rear |
| power, performance and highly dependable. It's highly | | | | brakes too. If not anything else, a razor sharp braking |
| acclaimed DTSi and exhausTEC technologies are sure | | | | is a guarantee. |
| to amaze you. | | | | 4. Tyres: The Apache RTR 180 comes with lighter |
| RTR 180 comes from the popular Apache series | | | | tubeless tires for both front and rear, whereas the |
| which made its mark right back in December 2005 | | | | pulsar doesn't. Now this is a huge Bonus. A tubeless |
| with Apache 150. It also enjoys a huge fan base but | | | | tire has better grip on the road and reduces the |
| TVS bikes lack reliability. You'll still find the RTR | | | | puncture hiccups. This once again highlights the |
| trembling in fear once you cross the 80km/hr mark | | | | amount of detailing the RTR's are gone into its |
| with a pillion rider. | | | | development. |
| On The Bike: Step out from the Pulsar and get into | | | | Styling: If you still get impressed by the wolf |
| RTR, and you will feel let down by TVS's quality. | | | | headlamp fairing on the Pulsar, you would definitely |
| Cheap plastic buttons and error creeping | | | | be excited by the RTR's racing ergonomics. The |
| speedometers along with ill fitting boots are a shame | | | | Detachable and unique mudguard are sure to grab |
| as rest of the interiors is nice. | | | | your eyeballs. The one piece alloy brake pedals and |
| The riding posture is forward set up in RTR 180 | | | | levers provide that added excitement. |
| whereas Pulsars have normal ones. That brings | | | | No doubt, it announces fresh approach to |
| altogether a huge difference in ride quality. A pillion | | | | motorcycling. What's more even the IDI Silencer |
| rider will also feel more comfortable sitting on a RTR | | | | Canister is said to have claimed to have engineered. |
| because of its forward set foot pegs and elegantly | | | | Its fluid racing stripes which run all along the bike |
| designed unique grab rails which are better than of | | | | epitomize RTR's Racing pedigree. RTR also sports an |
| pulsars. RTR's specially developed race crouch mirrors | | | | aggressive engine fairing which adds an extra dollop |
| provide better angle and safety besides looking great | | | | of sportiness. Add to it its self illumination rims and |
| too. | | | | what you get is a bike that gets you as close to the |
| Riding the RTR with its fluid Racing stripes will double | | | | Racing experience as you can. |
| your riding confidence. Their white theme | | | | Performance: The 178.6cc DTSi engine of Pulsar shells |
| tachometers along with an RTR 180 Racing logo are | | | | out 17.02bhp while the RTR's 177.4cc engine blows |
| sure to set your pulse racing not to mention the | | | | out 17.3 bhp. Pulsars top speed is 116km/hr while |
| RTR's powerful engine. | | | | RTR's is 124km/hr. The RTR clogs faster lap times |
| The pulsar 180 on the other hand will not provide any | | | | thanks to it being lighter than Pulsar by a good 10kg's. |
| such excitements. You just have to be satisfied with | | | | The RTR 180 is 137kg whereas Pulsar is 147kg. Quite |
| a dazzling Pulsar 3D logo and the aura which it carries | | | | clearly, the RTR 180 smokes out everything; even |
| on with itself. Both the motorcycles are equipped | | | | your expectations. |
| with a clip on handlebars feature which will enable you | | | | Verdict: If you are just a commuter and want |
| try various riding positions. The Pulsar 180 also has | | | | performance with reliability and also would like to ride |
| split seat for rider and the pillion. | | | | in your own world without much buzz about it go for |
| Technology: | | | | the Pulsar 180. But if you are looking for some |
| | | | serious styling and want to be a show stopper |
| 1. L.C.D. Digital Console: The Pulsar's LCD Digital | | | | grabbing all those attention then just grab an Apache |
| Console senses the brightness and adjusts itself | | | | RTR 180. Rest assured it'll turn heads everywhere |
| accordingly. The RTR's Console is more sophisticated | | | | you go even tough its reliability is still questionable. |
| even though it does not have any such features. | | | | |