Review By: Lokajit Tikayatray Review Date: 08 Jan 2010
RTR 180 has been truly defined as The Menace. I bought the bike after doing a thorough RnD on the bikes available between 150 CC to 200CC, in the market. I drilled down finally to 2 bikes. New unicorn or RTR 180. After having a look at the WHITE RTR 180 in the showroom, I selected RTR 180. Let me note down here the PROS and CONS of the bike.
PROS
1. Excellent pick-up: Pick up of this bike is too good. Every time I start my bike and ride it I just love the first pick up. It sends a thrill down your whole body. The bike can reach 0-60kmph in an avg 4.3 secs.
2. Excellent Design: TVS guys have put in a lot of effort in the design of the bike and that shows in the bike. It has a true racing bike design. The riding position of the bike is very comfortable (not for long drives) and stylish. Rear mudguard can be removed to provide the bike a more sporty look.
3. Both Disc brakes: Both front and rear wheel have disc brakes. This provides excellent braking to the bike. Use it sensibly and you get the best braking in comparison to all other bikes in the market.
4. Both tube less tyres: Both front and rear tyres are tubeless. This provides a smooth drive and better grip on the road.
5. Clip-on Handle: The handle of RTR 180 is clip-on ones. It can be adjusted to the riders comfort and it is practically much more comfortable than the conventional handles
6. Digital Console: RTR 180 has a digital console. The blue backlight adds to the beauty of the bike. It has a lot of settings on the console. It stores your max speed attended till date. It also, stores min time taken for reaching 0-60 kmph. Bike also has Service indicator and battery indicator. The tachometer is analog.
7. Control: This is the bike that lets the user control the bike. You can zigzag through the traffic with much ease. Cornering with this bike is superb. You can fill the excitement in you while turning in the corners.
CONS
1. Avg Mileage: It gives 45-50kmpl depending on your riding condition.
2. TVS Tyres: Tyres would have been better if it would have been MRF tyres. During rain, it seems some riders face skidding. Personally I have not faced it yet, though I have already been through rain drenched road. May be, if you drive sensibly, then you can avoid this. (Even four wheelers do skid on water :D)
3. Vibration: Though the vibrations are greatly reduced in RTR 180, but still there is a little vibration while driving in 4.5k to 5k RPM. It is not zero till date.
4. Riding Position: The riding position is same as racing bikes. So, you cannot ride the bike continuously for longer hours. (I ride every day for avg 25kms without any issue). Some might initially get some wrist pain as whole body weight will be on the wrist.
5. Height: Some people might face problem with the bike due to its low height. May be if you are 6 ft+ , then you should better take a test ride to make sure it is comfortable for you.
Over all, the bike is really very good. I love the sound it makes when I put the heat on the accelerator. Vrrmmm... The control I have on the bike is also awesome. I love to ride this bike.
Hope this helps you in deciding your next dream bike... :)
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Good: Pick Up, Design, Style, both disc brakes, both tubeless tyre, Blue Digital console, Clip-on Handle, throtle sound
Bad: Avg. Mileage, TVS tyres, Slight Vibration, Riding position is not for long drive
Recommend: Yes
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