Upcoming TVS Apache RTR 180 Images

TVS motors plans to launch their new sports motorcycle the TVS Apache RTR 180, codenamed Menace, soon.The TVS Apache RTR 180 will be powered by a 180-cc engine with a power rating of 17.3 PS, beating the 223-cc Hero Honda Karizma, and also the Bajaj Pulsar 180.

At this point, we do have a good photo of the RTR 180 Menace with us - but bookmark this page as we would be adding a bunch of pictures here very soon.

The TVS Apache 180 will retain the sporty look of the third-generation TVS Apache RTR 160, 0-60 km/hour timings, and digital speedometer with top speed.

Its tyres at 110/80-17 will be fatter than that of the TVS Apache RTR 160.

The price and launch date of the TVS Apache RTR 180 is yet to be announced, though it is estimated to be in the range of Rs 80000 - Rs, 100,000.

Features of the TVS Apache RTR 180 include:

• Petal-shaped disc brakes
• Bigger RTR sticker on the tank scoops
• Naked chain cover
• LED tail lamps
• Clip on handlebar
• White back light for the speedometer
• Service and battery indicator
• Feature to test the top speed and 0 - 60kmph timing on the digital display
• RTR 180 logo near the clip-on’s
• Wider 110/80-17 rear tyre

The website indianbikers.co.cc has provided important specs of the TVS Apache RTR 180:

Engine Specifications

Displacement: 180cc
Engine: 4 Stroke, EFi
Maximum Power: 17.3 Bhp
Maximum Torque: 16.5
Gears: 5 Speed
Clutch: Wet, Multi Plate
Bore: 0
Stroke: 0
Engine Block Material: Iron Block
Chassis Type: Double Cradle
Cooling Type: Air Cooling

Dimensions

Length: 2020.00 mm
Width: 730.00 mm
Height: 1100.00 mm

Weight: 140.00 kg
Ground Clearance: 180.00 mm
Fuel Tank: 16.00 ltrs
Wheelbase: 1300.00 mm
Headlamp: 12V 35/35W Halogen HS1, Clear lens with MFR
Wheel Type: Mag Alloys
Tubeless: True
Colors: Yellow, Matt Grey & Red

Foreign exchange market

The foreign exchange market (currency, forex, or FX) is where currency trading takes place. It is where banks and other official institutions facilitate the buying and selling of foreign currencies. ^[1]FX transactions typically involve one party purchasing a quantity of one currency in exchange for paying a quantity of another. The foreign exchange market that we see today started evolving during the 1970s when worldover countries gradually switched to floating exchange rate from their erstwhile exchange rate regime, which remained fixed as per the Bretton Woods system till 1971.

Presently, the FX market is one of the largest and most liquid financial markets in the world, and includes trading between large banks, central banks, currency speculators, corporations, governments, and other institutions. The average daily volume in the global foreign exchange and related markets is continuously growing. Traditional daily turnover was reported to be over US$3.2 trillion in April 2007 by the Bank for International Settlements.^[2] Since then, the market has continued to grow. According to Euromoney's annual FX Poll, volumes grew a further 41% between 2007 and 2008
he interbank market caters for both the majority of commercial turnover and large amounts of speculative trading every day. A large bank may trade billions of dollars daily. Some of this trading is undertaken on behalf of customers, but much is conducted by proprietary desks, trading for the bank's own account.

Until recently, foreign exchange brokers did large amounts of business, facilitating interbank trading and matching anonymous counterparts for small fees. Today, however, much of this business has moved on to more efficient electronic systems. The broker squawk box lets traders listen in on ongoing interbank trading and is heard in most trading rooms, but turnover is noticeably smaller than just a few years ago.

YAMAHA R1

This very powerful bike has been launched in India which would definitely enthrall the young guys, passionate for style and speed. Japanese auto major Yamaha through its Indian subsidiary has rolled out a big muscle model of Yamaha YZF R1 in India. With this, Yamaha Motors India Pvt. Ltd. will be the first company to take advantage of the announcement by Govt. of India to relax the norms for importing the bikes in 800cc + segment. With Yamaha YZF R1 motorcycle with the engine of 1000 cc Yamaha company wants to capture the market share under this niche segment.

The 2006 edition of YZF R1 (See Technical Specifications) was powered with 998 cc DOHC, 20 valve, liquid cooled engine generating a peak power of 175 bhp.

Approved by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) the 2007 Yamaha YZF R1 will be on sale with the import of first lot from the parent company. The expected price of YZF R1 would be between Rs.11.00-11.50 Lacs.

• hort stroke 998cc DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder engine.
  
• The throttle system is supported by fly by wire Yamaha Chip Control Throttle (YCC-T) for immediate response in all terrains.
  
• Slipper-type clutch system for ease of shifting gears and braking.
  
• Advanced open-class handling.
  
• Very powerful inline four-cylinder engine..
  
• Redesigned headlights with LED taillight gives YZF R1 a distinctive look.
  
• Multi Function digital console.
  
• Cool headlights gives great illumination and distinctive style.
  
• Standard tool kit stored under passenger seat.

Color Variants of Yamaha YZF R1

• Team Yamaha Blue
  
• Charcoal Silver
  
• Candy Red
  

Price & Competition for Yamaha YZF R1

With its design and superb power Yamaha YZF R1 is head on with Suzuki and Honda.

Yamaha YZF R1 has a jaw dropping price tag of Rs.11.00-11.50 Lacs.

Investors

3i Group
3i is a world leader in private equity and venture capital. Today, 3i operates in 14 countries across US, Europe, and Asia, managing over $15 billion. In the past five years alone, 3i has backed more than 40 companies that have gone public on the world's leading exchanges and has executed over 450 M&A transactions.

VantagePoint Venture Partners
With over $4.5 billion under management, VantagePoint specializes in active multi-stage investing in technology and healthcare; their focus is on fast-growing companies at all stages of development.

Tudor Ventures
Tudor Ventures is the venture capital and private equity arm of Tudor Investment Corp., an internationally recognized, diversified investment management firm with total assets under management in excess of $17 billion. Since the early 1990's, Tudor and its principals have invested in over 75 companies, with a strong record of investment success, and currently manage over $700 million in private equity investments.

Edison Venture Fund
With a capital pool that exceeds $550 million in six independent limited partnerships, Edison invests in expansion stage information technology companies located in the New York City to Virginia corridor. Edison has invested in over 100 IT companies, achieving 16 IPOs and over 75 company sales. Edison Venture Fund was founded in 1986 by John Martinson. The firm's name honors Thomas Alva Edison, the world's greatest inventor, a creative marketeer and a successful entrepreneur.

Cross Atlantic Capital Partners
With 7 funds under management, totaling nearly $500 million, Cross Atlantic invests in technology companies in the United States, UK, and Ireland. Founded in 1986, Cross Atlantic Capital Partners' portfolio includes a diverse array of companies which focus on information technology, enterprise software, telecommunications, and other enabling technologies.

ALL ABOUT FOREX HISTORY

FOREX.com is a division of GAIN Capital Group, LLC, one of the most respected online forex trading firms in the industry. The company's flagship service, GAIN Capital, is used by institutional investors, professional money managers and experienced day traders from over 140 countries. GAIN Capital Group is pleased to offer individual investors access to its award-winning trading platform and professional-level services via FOREX.com.

FOREX.com is a registered Futures Commission Merchant (NFA ID #0339826) and a member of the National Futures Association. As an FCM, FOREX.com is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), must uphold the highest standards and business practices and is subject to strict financial requirements and reporting.
Trading Team

GAIN's market making desk is staffed 24-hours a day during trading hours with experienced former bank traders who are comfortable managing a high volume forex trading operation. Three shifts cover each major trading session - Tokyo, London and NY - and each shift is managed by one or more senior dealers with, on average, 15-20 years of FX market making experience at top tier Wall Street firms.

Without a doubt, GAIN's success to date is in no small part due to the talent of our trading team. The desk's mandate is to make tight, aggressive markets and ensure quality execution for our customers. They are also charged with managing GAIN's risk and exposure as a market maker in the highly competitive and price sensitive Forex market.

Clients with over $25,000 in account equity have the added benefit of direct access to GAIN's traders for market color and consultation. These same people are frequently asked to provide market commentary to such prestigious news organizations as Dow Jones, Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Associated Press, Bloomberg, CBS Marketwatch.

Timothy O'Sullivan, Chief Dealer
Tim manages the day to day operation of GAIN's trading desk. With GAIN since its founding, Tim has 20 years of experience trading spot & forward FX in the Interbank market. Previously, Tim was director of the NY Sterling desk at Merrill Lynch. Hired in 1994 to establish a presence in Asian Exotic spot & forward currencies, Tim subsequently assumed responsibility for the EMS currencies desk. In 1997, he launched the Mexican Peso desk and provided liquidity to develop customer business. Tim started his career at Standard Chartered Bank, spanning an eight-year tenure that included running forward books in DEM, and trading spot Far East and exotic currencies.

Stephen Reilly, Senior Trader
Stephen's 20+ years of forex trading experience includes stints at several top brokerage houses. Prior to joining GAIN in 2000, Stephen managed the 14-person Euro desk at Tullett & Tokyo, the world's largest FX broker at that time. Before that, Stephen spent 10 years at Noonan Astley & Pearce as vice president of foreign exchange. Previously, Stephen traded at Harlow Meyer Savage, and started his FX career in 1982 at Lasser Marshall, leaving four years later at vice president of foreign exchange.

David Leaver, Senior Trader
Dave joined GAIN in 2001 from BankBoston, where he was the bank's primary EUR/USD dealer, handling both proprietary and customer business. Prior to that, he traded the majors and Euro crosses on the New York FX desk at Credit Commercial de France (CCF), which averaged $1B in daily turnover. Before that, he was at Fuji Bank in New York, trading on the USD/DEM desk. Dave started his FX career in 1991 at Exco Noonan, as a broker on the USD/DEM desk.

Brian Dolan, Chief Currency Strategist
Brian is an 18 year veteran of the currency market, having worked as a senior trader and analyst at some of the world's leading international banks, including Dai-Ichi Kangyo, Credit Suisse and American Express. In addition to overseeing fundamental and technical research at GAIN, Brian publishes a daily technical analysis report and weekly macro research report for the exclusive use of GAIN Capital clients. Frequently sought after by the financial press for his insights into currency movements, Brian is a frequent guest on CNBC and Bloomberg TV. Brian has also published numerous articles on short-term trading strategies and risk management in journals such as Futures, Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities, and SFO. In the fall of 2007, Brian co-authored Currency Trading for Dummies, a sophisticated, educational resource for traders new to the Forex markets. Brian is a graduate of Dartmouth College.