Source : TVS RTR 180 Concept Bikes With ABS

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.


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.

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Yup, read about this bike. This definitely would be my first choice If I am buying one now.

KRRaj » Mon Feb 08, 2010 3:50 pm wrote:Yup, read about this bike. This definitely would be my first choice If I am buying one now.

As far as I know this comes around 80-85K and for white color they charge extra itseems. No proof yet.

So this ABS stuff is available now?

hrag » Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:10 pm wrote:So this ABS stuff is available now?

@Hrag,that is what I got the news from my friends. Those buying have to ask the dealers itself.

ABS will be good bur prevention of liftoff of the rear tyre will prvent the bike from popping stoppies (with protective gear ) .... so we will have to find out a way to disable the RLP in case we want to pop stoppies.....

There is a website called Saferide ABS where you can buy this product(~1400/-).But my friends say it is not a true ABS,it modulates the braking but 100% doesn't stop from locking.We have to just wait and see how it comes out and how the "aam janata" react for the same