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TVS Apache RTR 180 Hyper Edge Owner's Manual

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HYPER EDGE
OWNER'S MANUAL
TVS Motor Company Limited

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  • Page 1 HYPER EDGE OWNER’S MANUAL TVS Motor Company Limited...
  • Page 2 Customer’s Name and Address......................................................................Frame Number:.........Engine Number........... Key Number..........Colour............Date of Sale........Registration Number..........Selling Dustributor / Dealers’s Name Address Stamp : ................................................................................
  • Page 3 The result: the RTR 180 is the fastest motorcycle with the highest power-to-weight ratio of any sport bike we have ever made. It is the lightest, fastest stopping, quickest lapping TVS bike in history. For the first time TVS Racing‘s Dirt and Road racing technology have been combined to create a racing bike that is Street Legal, but just barely.
  • Page 4 Prior permission of TVS Motor Company Limited is required for quoting, copying or reproducing any part of this owner’s manual.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Safety information Running-in information Safe riding tips Know your Apache RTR 180 Riding your Apache RTR 180 Maintenance Service Record Sheet Technical specifications -IV-...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility of the rider. To help you make decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedure and other information in this manual. This information alerts you on potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Since it is not possible to warn you about all hazards associated with operating or maintaining the vehicle, you must use your own judgement.

  • Page 8: Running-In Information

    Timely performance of the first service will ensure optimum service life and performance from the engine. Caution Replacing the engine cum transmission oil during first service is most important for better life of engine. Always use TVS TRU4 PREMIUM , 4T oil for better performance and life. -02-...

  • Page 9: Safe Riding Tips

    SAFE RIDING TIPS SAFE RIDING RECOMMENDATIONS Any two wheeler riding requires some precautions to be taken to ensure the safety of the rider, pillion rider and other road users. These precautions are: Familiarise yourself with new Apache RTR 180 Riding skill and your mechanical knowledge form the foundation of safe riding practices. We suggest you to practice riding Apache RTR 180 in a low-traffic condition until you are thoroughly familiar with your vehicle and its controls.
  • Page 10 SAFE RIDING TIPS Warning Posture Proper vehicle riding starts with proper posture. One-hand riding is dangerous. Keep both hands 1. Keep your elbows inside close to the body and firmly on the handle bar and both feet securely on flexible. the foot rest.
  • Page 11 SAFE RIDING TIPS 2. Even when the brake works normally, if the Braking road surface is wet or the tyre surface is For safe riding, it is very important to master the worn-out, tyres do not take a firm hold on the braking techniques.
  • Page 12 (capacity of battery and magneto). Have your vehicle certified by the Government authorised emission testing stations at specified EMISSION CONTROL intervals. All the TVS vehicles are tested in the factory for optimum fuel efficiency and lowest possible CO levels. -06-...

  • Page 13: Know Your Apache Rtr 180

    KNOW YOUR APACHE RTR 180 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Serial numbers of both frame and engine are required for vehicle identification. They are also required to assist your Distributor / Dealer for operating parts or referring to special information. The frame serial number is stamped on the right The engine serial number is stamped on the left side of the steering head tube.
  • Page 14 KNOW YOUR APACHE RTR 180 LOCATION OF PARTS - HANDLE BAR Fuel tank cap Horn switch Turn signal lamp switch Clutch lever Pass by switch High / low beam switch Rear view mirror L Digital speedometer Ignition cum steering lock 10.
  • Page 15 KNOW YOUR APACHE RTR 180 LOCATION OF PARTS - VEHICLE LEFT SIDE Front wheel axle Fuel cock Choke lever Gear shift lever Centre stand Side stand Rider foot rest L Pillion foot rest L Rear shock absorber L 10. Rear wheel axle 11.
  • Page 16 KNOW YOUR APACHE RTR 180 LOCATION OF PARTS - VEHICLE RIGHT SIDE Disc plate front Front wheel axle nut Caliper assembly front Spark plug Gauge oil level Kickstarter lever Rear brake pedal Rider foot rest R Cover frame R lock 10.
  • Page 17 KNOW YOUR APACHE RTR 180 LOCATION OF PARTS - VEHICLE FRONT AND REAR FRONT Turn signal lamp front L Head lamp assembly License plate front* Crash guard Position lamps Turn signal lamp front R REAR Pillion handle R Tail lamp assembly Turn signal lamp rear R Reflex reflector License plate rear*...
  • Page 18 KNOW YOUR APACHE RTR 180 CONTROL KEY 2. ‘ON’ position Apache RTR 180 comes with a pair of identical In this position, all the electrical circuits are turned control keys. These keys are to operate ignition ‘ON’ and the engine can be started now. Key cum steering lock, fuel tank cap and cover frame R.
  • Page 19 KNOW YOUR APACHE RTR 180 Warning Never attempt to move the vehicle when the steering is locked, you may lose balance. Caution Leaving the ignition cum steering lock in ‘ON’ position will drain the battery when vehicle is not in use .
  • Page 20 KNOW YOUR APACHE RTR 180 7. Odometer / Trip meter A & B / High 8. Mode and Set switch buttons To change the mode between ‘ODO’, ‘TRIP A’, speed indicator / Shortest time indicator ‘TRIP B’, ‘HI Spd’, ‘St’ and to set the clock timing, Odometer registers and displays the total distance the mode and set switches are provided.
  • Page 21 Distributor / Dealer or Authorised Service Centers. 12. Low battery indicator An icon with battery symbol ‘ ’ glows when the battery charge is too low. Get the battery checked at TVS Motor Company Authorised Distributor / Dealer or Authorised Service Centers. -15-...
  • Page 22 KNOW YOUR APACHE RTR 180 To reset the trip meter / high speed indicator / HANDLE BAR LEFT SIDE shortest time indicator, set the meter in respective mode. Press and hold the set switch ‘B’ for a few seconds. DIGITAL CLOCK SETTING Digital clock can be set in ‘ODO’...
  • Page 23 KNOW YOUR APACHE RTR 180 4. Pass by switch HANDLE BAR RIGHT SIDE When the pass by switch is pressed intermittently, the head lamp flashes and signals the approaching vehicle. This pass by signal can be used while over taking other vehicle during day time. 5.
  • Page 24 ON: Head lamp also glows along with the above Apache RTR 180 is provided with adjustable LH and said lamps when the switch is positioned at RH handle bar. Contact your TVS Motor Company ‘ ‘ and engine is running.
  • Page 25 KNOW YOUR APACHE RTR 180 Warning FUEL TANK* CAP Flush type fuel tank cap (1) is provided in Apache Avoid spilling of fuel on the hot engine. Never refill RTR 180. To open the fuel tank cap, lift the fuel near open flame. Do not smoke while refueling. protection lid (2), insert the control key into the lock Do not use cell phones while refueling.
  • Page 26 KNOW YOUR APACHE RTR 180 Fuel cock has the following three positions: During cold start, apply the choke and start the vehicle using electric starter or kick lever Fuel flows in this position when the fuel is without opening / with less opening of throttle. above the reserve level in the tank.
  • Page 27 KNOW YOUR APACHE RTR 180 KICK STARTER LEVER GEAR SHIFT LEVER The kick starter lever is located on the right side of Apache RTR 180 is equipped with a 5 speed the vehicle. To start the vehicle, keep the ignition constant mesh transmission.
  • Page 28 Note Gear shift lever position can be set to your Rear brake pedal position can be set to your convenience. Contact your TVS Motor Company convenience. Contact your TVS Motor Company Authorised Distributor / Dealer or Authorised Service Authorised Distributor / Dealer or Authorised Service Centers for setting the gear shift lever position.
  • Page 29 KNOW YOUR APACHE RTR 180 Place your foot firmly on the centre stand COVER FRAME R extension (1a) and press with adequate effort. Ensure both the legs of centre stand are touching the ground before placing the vehicle on the stand. Side stand can be operated by sitting on the vehicle with your left foot by pushing it away from the vehicle till it stops.
  • Page 30 3. Now, lock the cover frame by turning the key in emergency only. It is always advisable to take your anti-clockwise direction. vehicle to TVS Motor Company Authorised TOOL KIT Distributor / Dealer or Authorised Service Centers. To assist you in performing certain aspects of periodic maintenance and emergency repairs, a tool kit is supplied along with the vehicle.
  • Page 31 Your Apache RTR 180 comes with a removable rear fender flap. Which can be removed or re-fixed for a better look to suit your taste. Contact nearest TVS Motor Company Authorised Distributor / Dealer or Authorised Service Centers for removing or re-fixing the rear fender flap.

  • Page 32: Riding Your Apache Rtr 180

    RIDING YOUR APACHE RTR 180 INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING Check the following items before riding. ITEM WHAT TO CHECK FOR Engine cum transmission oil Availability of oil upto the level (page no. 38) Fuel Enough fuel for the planned distance of running Tyres Correct pressure (page no.
  • Page 33 RIDING YOUR APACHE RTR 180 Caution STARTING THE ENGINE Turn the fuel cock lever to ‘ON’ or ‘RESERVE’ Do not keep the engine in idling rpm for long and do position based on the availability of fuel in the tank. not open excessive throttle when engine is idling and Insert the control key into the ignition cum steering the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 34 Shift gears rapidly to prevent the motorcycle maintenance. Petrol mixed with ethanol will have from losing momentum. impact on engine components. Contact your TVS When riding down a hill, the engine may be used as Motor Company Authorised Distributor / Dealer or braking by shifting to a lower gear.
  • Page 35 If the condition persists even after adjusting the Regular maintenance checks will save fuel and clutch lever play, immediately have the clutch ensure trouble-free, enjoyable and safe riding checked by TVS Motor Company Authorised besides keeping environment clean. Distributor / Dealer or Authorised Service Centers. Spark plug...
  • Page 36 RIDING YOUR APACHE RTR 180 Fuel leak Chain slackness Check and ensure drive chain slackness. Excess Check and arrest fuel leak if any, from tank, slackness leads to higher fuel consumption (refer carburettor and fuel lines. Loss of fuel due to leak page no.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    TVS Motor Company Limited strongly recommends that the jobs as per the maintenance schedule be performed by your TVS Motor Company Authorised Distributor / Dealer or Authorised Service Centers.
  • Page 38 MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (months or km whichever occurs earlier) Item service Service Remarks Every Every 500-750 2500-3000 5000-6000 8500-9000 11500-12000 3000 km 6000 km Period from the date of sale 1 month 3 months 6 months 9 months 12 months Engine cum transmission oil –...
  • Page 39 MAINTENANCE Item service Service Remarks Every Every 500-750 2500-3000 5000-6000 8500-9000 11500-12000 3000 km 6000 km Period from the date of sale 1 month 3 months 6 months 9 months 12 months Specific gravity and voltage – Brake effectiveness – Brake pedal shaft –...
  • Page 40 MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS Application Manufacturer Brand Engine cum transmission oil 1000 ml (after draining) TVS Motor Company TVS TRU4 PREMIUM, 1100 ml (after disassembly) 4T oil Front fork oil 140 ± 2 ml / leg (Gabriel make) IOC / Castrol Teleshockab oil 152 ±...
  • Page 41 Incase of any abnormality or for removal of battery 1. Place the vehicle on centre stand on a flat from the vehicle, contact TVS Motor Company surface and open the cover frame R as Authorised Distributor / Dealer or Authorised explained in page no.
  • Page 42 7. Turn ‘ON’ the ignition lock and check for proper contains a 10 A fuse. functioning of electrical systems. Incase the 3. Pull out the fuse case from battery band. fuse fails again, consult the nearest TVS Motor Company Authorised Distributor / Dealer or Authorised Service Centers. Caution Do not use vehicle by shorting the wires without a fuse.
  • Page 43 MAINTENANCE Inspect the spark plug electrodes (A) and (B) for any SPARK PLUG corrosion. If found any replace the spark plug with a 1. Clean the dust and mud around the spark plug new. mounting to avoid falling inside the cylinder. Visually inspect the gap of spark plug electrodes.
  • Page 44 Check the oil level as per the schedule to avoid costly damage. Do not fill excess oil may cause oil leak. Always use ‘TVS TRU4 PREMIUM’ 4T oil only. Maximum CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 45 MAINTENANCE The free play of the clutch lever should be 5 ~ 15 mm as measured at the clutch lever end before the clutch begins to disengage. Adjust the clutch lever free play periodically by means of clutch cable adjuster at arm clutch release if the free play is not within the specified limit.
  • Page 46 MAINTENANCE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS Apache RTR 180 is provided with triple rated, 5 step adjustable, monotube inverted gas filled rear shock absorbers to meet different road and load. There are 5 notches for adjusting spring load. If the spring is adjusted to the minimum notch, then the shock absorber will be softer which is good for light loads.
  • Page 47 TVS Motor Company Authorised Distributor / Dealer or Authorised Service Centers for topping-up the brake fluid, air bleeding and other brake related inspections.
  • Page 48 You can observe a master cylinder (1) mounted on more spongy or ineffective due to air entry, the right side pillion foot rest, a reservoir (2) below contact TVS Motor Company Authorised the cover frame R, a caliper assembly (3) fitted on Distributor / Dealer or Authorised Service...
  • Page 49 MAINTENANCE Brake pad wear indicator TYRES Visually check the brake pads wear. If the wear is Tyre pressure: found beyond the wear indicator groove as shown Check the tyre pressure atleast once in a week if in the figure then, replace the brake pads as a set not more frequently.
  • Page 50 MAINTENANCE Tyre puncture Apache RTR 180 is fitted with a tubeless tyre on both front and rear wheel. Incase of any puncture / tyre damage it is advised to visit nearest tyre manufacturer Dealer / Sercive Centers or the tyre repair shops who know the repairing methods of tubeless tyre.
  • Page 51 (20 ~ 25 mm). by the Dealers, the user must clean the chain 4. If the slackness is found more, contact TVS with dry cloth and apply TRU SPRAY / TRU4 oil Motor Company Authorised Distributor / Dealer as frequently as every 1000 km for better chain or Authorised Service Centers for adjustment.
  • Page 52 MAINTENANCE 3. Place a support below the frame to prevent F R O N T W H E E L R E M O V A L A N D vehicle from falling and lift the vehicle up. REASSEMBLY 4. Carefully dislocate the disc from the caliper 1.
  • Page 53 MAINTENANCE 2. Partially pull out the axle (2). STORAGE PROCEDURES 3. Take out the caliper assembly by dislocating it For storage of your motorcycle for longer periods from the disc and the swing arm lug. of over a month and above, we recommend to 4.
  • Page 54 Crank the engine few times required. and reinstall the spark plug. 3. Fill the engine cum transmission oil (TVS TRU4 6. Remove the battery, store it away from direct PREMIUM, 4T oil) and check the oil level using sunlight and freezing temperatures.
  • Page 55 B) Precautions to be taken for the journey: 14. Any other job as necessary. 1. Ensure engine cum transmission oil and 15. Have your vehicle checked at any TVS brake oil level are up to the level. Motor Company Authorised Distributor / 2.

  • Page 56: Service Record Sheet

    SERVICE RECORD SHEET SERVICE RECORD SHEET Sl.No. Description Odometer Job card no. / Date Servicing Dealer’s reading stamp and sign. 1st service between (a) 500 - 750 km or (b) 1 month from the date of purchase, whichever of the two occurs earlier. 2nd service between (a) 2500 - 3000 km or (b) 3 months from the date of purchase, whichever of the two occurs earlier.
  • Page 57 SERVICE RECORD SHEET SERVICE RECORD SHEET Sl.No. Description Odometer Job card no. / Date Servicing Dealer’s reading stamp and sign. 7th service between (a) 17500 - 18000 km or (b) 18 months from the date of purchase, whichever of the two occurs earlier. 8th service between (a) 20500 - 21000 km or (b) 21 months from the date of purchase, whichever of the two occurs earlier.

  • Page 58: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MANUFACTURER : TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED P.B. No1, Bythahalli, Kadakola post, Mysore - 571 311, India. ENGINE TRANSMISSION Type : 4 stroke, air cooled, single Clutch : Wet - Multi plate type cylinder OHC Gear shift pattern : 1 down and 4 up Cylinder bore : 62.5 mm...
  • Page 59 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHASSIS TYRE Tyre size Overall length : 2085 mm Front : 90/90 x 17 (Tubeless) Overall width : 730 mm Rear : 110/80 x 17 (Tubeless) Overall height : 1105 mm Tyre pressure Seat height : 790 mm Front : 1.75 kg/cm (25 PSI) Ground clearance...
  • Page 60 : 16.0 litres (including reserve)** Specifications are subject to change without notice. Reserve : 2.5 litres Engine cum transmission : TVS TRU4 PREMIUM, 4T oil oil grade Engine cum transmission : 1000 ml (after draining) oil and capacity 1100 ml...

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