TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi4V with ABS User manual
FOREWORD
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Dear Racer,
Thank you for choosing the TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi4V with ABS.
The newest member of the Apache family now comes with Dual-Channel ABS for unmatched control on the track. Every
feature on the Apache is honed on the race track to deliver the best in racing performance.
The motorcycle has a rich racing pedigree, with the Apache Series RTR winning 16 national championships in 2016
alone. As a proud owner of the TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi4V with ABS, you are now part of the two million strong TVS
Racing family.
This manual explains the features and operations of your TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi4V with ABS. Please read it carefully and
follow the instructions to enjoy the ultimate racing experience.
To prolong your journey on the TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi4V with ABS, we urge you to get your TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi4V
with ABS services only at TVS Motor Company Authorised Distributor or Dealer / Authorised Service Centers.
Here's to your new lap on the Apache RTR 200 Fi4V with ABS.
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
Always keep your Owner‘s Manual in the motorcycle and give it to the new owner if you ever transfer your TVS Apache
RTR 200 Fi4V with ABS.
Take time to familiarize yourself with your TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi4V with ABS and its performance characteristics.
This Owner‘s Manual contains a host of useful information. Please take the time to read this manual before you ride your
new TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi4V with ABS. Get familiarised with the operation of your motorcycle for maximum safety
and pleasure. The better you know your vehicle, the more pleasure you will experience riding your new vehicle. Ensure
that anyone else riding your TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi4V with ABS does the same.
All information, illustrations, photographs and specifications contained in this owner's manual are based on the
latest product information available at the time of this publication. TVS Motor Company Limited may, however,
incorporate modifications or improvements on its vehicles at any time without notice, and therefore, in such
events it is possible that the relevant part of the owner‘s manual does not apply to your vehicle.
Prior permission of TVS Motor Company Limited is required for quoting, copying or reproducing any part of this owner's
manual.
Part Number : Revision 0, July 2018
NOTICE
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Note
Disregarding this message might result in injury to the rider or deadly accidents.
This message indicates special procedures or precautions to be followed to avoid damage to the vehicle.
This message provides further clarification for clear understanding of any particular information.
Caution
Warning
Note
Operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility of the rider. To help you make decisions on safety, we have
provided necessary 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 the hazards associated with operating
or maintaining the vehicle, you must use your own judgement.
You will find important safety information in following form in this manual. These words carry the following connotations:
SAFETY INFORMATION
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Running-in information 01
Antilock braking system 02
Safe riding tips 08
Know your TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi4V with ABS 12
Riding your TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi4V with ABS 33
Maintenance 39
Service record sheet 59
Technical specifications 62
CONTENTS
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The first 1000 km is a crucial part of your motorcycle. Proper running-in operation during this period helps in ensuring a
maximum life and smooth performance of your motorcycle.
The reliability and performance of your motorcycle depends on the special care and restrain exercised during the
running-in period. It is especially important that you avoid operating the engine in high speed (RPM), which could expose
the engine parts to excessive stress. Recommended speed during the running-in is:
Maximum 50 km/h speed upto 750 km (vary the engine speed for better mating of parts).
The first service at 500 ~ 750 km is most important. During running-in period all the engine components and other parts
will have set in. All adjustments to be restored, all fasteners to be tightened. Engine cum transmission oil to be replaced.
Timely performance of the first service will ensure optimum service life and performance from the engine.
RUNNING-IN INFORMATION
01
Replacing the engine cum transmission oil during first service is most important for better life of engine. Always use TVS
TRU4 FULLY SYNTHETIC oil (SAE 10W30 API-SL, JASO MA2) or recommended equivalent oil for better performance
and life.
Since your motorcycle is fitted with Evaporative Emission Control System, the motorcycle should not be laid on the
floor during water wash. Else it may lead to difficulty in starting and improper running of the motorcycle.
Caution
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Your motorcycle is fitted with an Anti-lock braking system (ABS) which is designed to prevent skidding and help riders to
maintain steering control during emergency-stopping situation in dry or wet roads, loose gravels etc.
How does ABS work?
When a rider applies the brakes continuously as he detects a dangerous obstacle in dry or wet roads, loose gravels etc.
transmits an excessive brake force to the wheel. This excessive force may cause the wheel to stop spinning and leads to
lose of road grip. With no firm contact between the tire’s contact patch and the road surface, the bike becomes unstable
and a crash is imminent.
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The slipping wheels on a riding surface results in
losing control of whole motorcycle which usually
occurs in fractions of a second. Restoring traction
while keeping the bike balanced is only a result of luck,
or extreme training, as is the case of professional
stunt riders who drift. Preventing the wheels from
slipping due to excessive braking force compensates
losing control and help the rider to maneuver the
vehicle and to avoid accidents.
So what the ABS does is actually limiting the braking
force exerted by the rider by either squeezing the
lever or pressing the brake pedal and keep the wheel
spinning. Once the imminence of the locking (and
therefore skidding) is avoided, the system re-applies
the maximum braking force until the next skid is
anticipated.
By limiting the max force of the braking maneuver, the
ABS systems practically allow riders to use the
greatest stopping force possible without locking the
wheels.
How does the ABS understands the wheel
locking?
The ABS uses continuous wheel speed monitoring
system; wheel speed sensors and toner rings and a
Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
03
During normal operation the ABS works similar to a
normal brake, but functions only when the wheel
tends to lock up. The speed sensors fitted on both the
wheels measures the rotational speed of the wheel,
when the wheel speed reduces rapidly i.e. wheel
tends to lock, the HECU modulates the pressure in the
brake circuit and thereby prevents the wheel from
locking.
How the irregular road surface affects the
braking?
Humps and irregular surfaces of the road can cause
the wheels to lose contact temporarily with the road
surface; if this happens the braking force that can be
transmitted to road surface is zero.
Toner ring
Wheel speed sensor
If the brakes are applied under these condition, the
ABS has to reduce the braking force to ensure and
maintain the directional stability when the wheels
regains its contact with the road surface. At this
instant the ABS must reduce the traction, so that the
wheels will continue to rotate under all imaginable
circumstances, because this is the precondition for
ensuring directional stability. As soon as the actual
circumstances arises, the system reacts instantly and
adjusts braking force accordingly to achieve optimum
braking.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
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Why does brake pedal / lever pulsate during brake
application?
Vehicles fitted with ABS uses the conventional brake
system during normal operation. But during hard
stop the brake pedal / lever feels different, i.e., a
rapid pulsation in the brake pedal / lever; This is
absolutely normal.
It is not necessary to have this pulsation feel every
time the brake is applied. Pulsations are felt only
during wheel locking tendency, occurs due to the
modulation of pressure in the brake circuit by HECU.
Pulsation means that the vehicle is in limit. This
pulsation feel also depends on the road condition.
Rear wheel lift
Under very severe and sudden deceleration,
however, under certain circumstances it is possible
that the ABS unit fitted in your vehicle will be unable to
prevent the rear wheel from lifting clear of the ground
and flip over.
Severe braking can cause the rear wheel to lift off the
ground. When you brake, bear in mind that ABS
control cannot always be relied on to prevent the rear
wheel from lifting clear of the ground.
HECU
The Apache RTR 200 Fi4V with ABS does an
automatic self check every time the ignition switch is
turned ‘ON’. The ABS warning lamp provided at the
speedometer console blinks and informs you that the
ABS is under check.
This ABS warning lamps goes ‘OFF’ once the bike
reaches 10 km/h speed and above, indicating that the
ABS is working fine. If the warning lamp continuously
‘ON’ even after the vehicle crossing 10 km/h speed
then ABS has an error and your bike should be taken to
any of your nearest TVS Motor Company Authorised
Distributor or Dealer / Authorised Service Center.
DO‘S AND DON'T‘S
Do’s
t Check the ABS warning lamp for any warning
before driving the vehicle.
t Apply both front and rear brake for better
performance.
t Apply continuous brake in ABS mode for better
performance. Do not pump.
t Perform the periodic maintenance as per the
schedule.
t ABS should be serviced only at TVS Motor
Company Authorised Distributor or Dealer /
Authorised Service Center.
t Carefully remove the wheel during puncture / tyre
replacement to prevent toner ring damage / bend.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
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The ABS can apply and release the pressure in the
brake circuit much faster than that rider can do with
brake pedal / lever to avoid wheel locking, so there is
no need to pump the brake, it requires only
continuous application.
Warning
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
t Keep the wheel in such a way that the toner
ring is facing upwards.
t Always use recommended brake fluid. Use fresh,
clean brake fluid.
t Use only the recommended make, type and size
of tyre (ABS tuned with tyre specified by the TVS
Motor Company).
Don't’s
t Do not use non-standard tyres.
t Do not pump the brakes. Apply the brakes
continuously
t Do not ignore any warning lamp on speedometer.
t Do not adjust the wheel speed sensor air gap your
self.
t Do not run the engine and ride or rotate the rear
wheel alone in gear with vehicle on centre stand,
for drive chain lubrication, during water wash etc.,
t Do not attempt to correct the toner ring teeth by
bending manually or by using any other mode.
t Do not use different toner ring.
t Do not insert any metallic parts near wheel speed
sensor.
t Do not test the ABS on road!!, but use ABS (it is
already tested).
t Do not use non-genuine spares like pads,
discs, tyres etc.
t Do not try to service HECU or open to separate
parts..
ABS only helps in improving the vehicle control. It is
always good to remember not to exceed the physical
limits of the vehicle stability. It is rider’s responsibility
to ride at a suitable speed, while taking care of
conditions and road surface. ABS will not compensate
for errors in the judgement or improper brake use in
the various situation. ABS never eliminates the danger
of falling while turning.
Hard braking during sharp cornering on slippery
surface may lead to vehicle instability. Under such
circumstances gradual braking is recommended.
Use of non-genuine brake pads, tyres, disc etc. leads
to poor braking performance and unsafe riding
conditions.
Warning
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