TVS RTR 200 Fi4V 2018 User manual

Dear Racer,
Thank you for choosing the TVS RTR 200 Fi4V.
Every feature in the RTR is honed on the race track to deliver the best in racing performance.
As a proud owner of the TVS RTR 200 Fi4V, you are now part of the one million strong TVS Racing families.
This manual explains the features and operations of your TVS RTR 200 Fi4V. Please read it carefully and follow the
instructions to enjoy the ultimate racing experience.
To have prolonged joy riding on your TVS RTR 200 Fi4V, we urge you to get your TVS RTR 200 Fi4V serviced only at TVS
Motor Company Authorised Distributors or Dealers / Authorised Service Centers.
Here’s your new lap on the RTR 200 Fi4V.
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
FOREWORD
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Always keep your Owner‘s Manual in the motorcycle and give it to the new owner if you ever transfer your TVS RTR 200
Fi4V.
Take time to familiarize yourself with your TVS RTR 200 Fi4V 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 RTR 200 Fi4V. 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 RTR 200 Fi4V 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 : N9217210 Revision 1, Aug 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
Safe riding tips 02
Know your TVS RTR 200 Fi4V 06
Riding your TVS RTR 200 Fi4V 32
Maintenance 38
Service record sheet 58
Technical specifications 61
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.
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) for better performance and life.
RUNNING-IN INFORMATION
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Caution

Two wheeler safety starts with wearing a good quality helmet. One of the most serious injuries that can happen is a
head injury. Always wear a good quality helmet that should fit your head comfortably and securely. You should also have
good quality goggles to protect your eyes and help your vision.
To prevent or minimize accident, never consume alcohol or drugs before or during the operation of your vehicle. Even
minimal consumption of these will affect the rider’s ability to control the vehicle.
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 TVS RTR 200 Fi4V
Riding skill and your mechanical knowledge forms the foundation of safe riding practices. We suggest you to practice
riding TVS RTR 200 Fi4V in a low-traffic condition until you are thoroughly familiar with your vehicle and its controls.
Remember practice makes you perfect.
Riding apparel
Loose, fancy clothing can be uncomfortable and unsafe when riding a two-wheeler. Choose good quality two wheeler
riding apparel.
Know your limits
Ride within the boundaries of your own skill at all times. Knowing these limits and staying within them will help you avoid
accidents.
SAFE RIDING TIPS
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Warning

One-hand riding is dangerous. Keep both hands
firmly on the handle bar and both feet securely on the
foot rest. Under no circumstances should both the
hands be removed from the handle bar, as it is very
dangerous.
Avoid use of mobile phones while riding as it could
lead to fatal accident.
Do not downshift the gears in the midst of cornering.
Slow down to a safe speed before negotiating a
corner. If this is the first time that you are riding a
vehicle of this type, we suggest that you practice on a
safe, open area to thoroughly familiarise with the
operation of the vehicle.
Posture
Proper vehicle riding starts with proper posture.
1. Keep your elbows relaxed and flexible.
2. Sit and adjust yourself on seat so that the arms
and shoulders are relaxed.
3. Look widely instead of gazing at one point.
4. Keep the knees close to the fuel tank.
Cornering
When cornering, centrifugal force works in a direction
perpendicular to the direction in which the vehicle is
moving. Centrifugal force increases in proportion with
speed and the radius of the corner.
During cornering, reduce speed so as to reduce the
effects of centrifugal force. Avoid abrupt application
of brake or sudden steering by all means.
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Warning
SAFE RIDING TIPS

3. Approximately 60% braking effect is from front
brake. Non-usage of front brake causes poor
braking.
As the vehicle speed increases, the stopping distance
also increases progressively. Be sure that, you have
sufficient distance between you and the vehicle or
obstruction ahead of you.
Using only the front or rear brake is dangerous and can
cause skidding and loss of control. Apply both
the brakes together and with great care on a wet
road or other slippery surfaces. Any abrupt braking
on slippery or irregular roads can cause loss of rider
control.
Braking
For safe riding, it is very important to master the
braking techniques.
1. Close / release the throttle.
2. Hold the vehicle upright as you apply the brakes.
3. Progressive application of brakes is safer.
4. Never depress the clutch lever while braking at
higher speeds.
5. Apply both the brakes.
6. While riding down hills, cornering and on wet
roads close the throttle and down shift the gear to
take advantage of gearbox and engine which acts
as an additional brake. This will avoid the loss of
control over the vehicle due to over speed.
Causes for poor braking
1. If the brake shoes / pads or drum / disc are worn
out or if there is water or oil on them, sufficient
friction does not develop and brakes do not work
well.
2. Even when the brakes work normally, if the road
surface is wet or the tyre surface is worn-out,
tyres do not take a firm hold on the surface,
increasing the stopping distance.
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SAFE RIDING TIPS
Warning

If the vehicle needs any adjustments, please consult
nearest TVS Motor Company Authorised Distributor
or Dealer / Authorised Service Center.
While adequate care is exercised at the factory to
ensure that the emissions are within the limits, it is
essential for the owner to always maintain the
motorcycle in good condition by getting it periodically
checked and serviced by TVS Motor Company
Authorised Distributor or Dealer / Authorised Service
Center so that the emission and fuel consumption
levels are maintained as per norms.
ACCESSORY INSTALLATION AND SAFETY TIPS
Use extreme caution while selecting and installing the
accessories for your motorcycle.
The addition of unsuitable accessories can lead to
unsafe operating conditions. Your friendly
Distributor / Dealer will assist you in selecting quality
accessories and installing them correctly.
While selecting the accessories, make sure the
accessories should not obstruct lighting, steering,
suspension level and ground clearance. Please
ensure that if the tank cover is used, it is not getting
en-trapped between fuel tank and fuel tank cap.
Additional electrical equipments and controls
should not exceed the specified electrical system
load of the vehicle (capacity of battery and
magneto).
EMISSION CONTROL
All the TVS motorcycles are tested in the factory for
optimum fuel efficiency and lowest possible CO
levels.
Do not disturb the fuel supply settings as this may
lead to higher fuel consumption and also higher CO
levels.
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SAFE RIDING TIPS

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The frame and engine serial numbers are the only means of identifying your vehicle from others of the same model and
type. They are also required to assist your Dealer for ordering parts or referring to special information.
Please fill the above boxes now for future reference
Frame number
Engine number
Control key number
Frame serial number is engraved on the right side of
the steering head tube as shown in the above figure.
Engine serial number is engraved on the left side
crankcase assembly near cylinder block as shown in
the above figure.
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LOCATION OF PARTS - HANDLE BAR
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1. Horn switch
2. Turn signal lamp switch
3. Clutch lever
4. Pass by switch
5. Rear view mirror L
6. High / low beam switch
7. Digital speedometer
8. Ignition cum steering lock
9. Master cylinder (front)
10. Rear view mirror R
11. Engine cut off switch
12. Front brake lever
13. Throttle grip
14. Head lamp ON/OFF switch
15. Electric starter switch
16. Fuel tank cap
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LOCATION OF PARTS - VEHICLE LEFT SIDE
1. Front wheel axle
2. Cover fuel filter EFI
3. Gear shift lever
4. Centre stand
5. Side stand
6. Rider foot rest L
7. Pillion foot rest L
8. Rear wheel axle
9. Saree guard
10. Wheel hugger
11. Cover frame L
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LOCATION OF PARTS - VEHICLE RIGHT SIDE
1. Disc plate front
2. Front wheel axle nut
3. Caliper assembly front
4. Spark plug
5. Gauge oil level
6. Rear brake pedal
7. Rider foot rest R
8. Pillion foot rest R
9. Muffler assembly
10. Disc plate rear
11. Rear wheel axle nut
12. Caliper assembly rear
13. Cover frame R
14. Location of ram air duct
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LOCATION OF PARTS - VEHICLE FRONT AND REAR
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FRONT
1. Turn signal lamp front L
2. Head lamp assembly
3. Oil cooler
4. Crash guard
5. Turn signal lamp front R
6. Position lamps
REAR
1. Turn signal lamp rear R
2. Reflex reflector
3. Turn signal lamp rear L
4. Tail lamp assembly
5. Pillion handle
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CONTROL KEY
Your TVS RTR 200 Fi4V comes with a pair of identical
control keys. These keys are to operate ignition cum
steering lock, fuel tank cap and seat lock.
IGNITION CUM STEERING LOCK
The ignition switch enables and disables the electrical
circuit and steering lock. The three positions of the
switch are described below.
1. 'OFF' position
All electrical circuits are deactivated. The key can be
removed from the lock.
2. 'ON' position
All electrical circuits are activated. The instrument
cluster and warning lights perform the self-diagnostic
cycle once upon activation. The engine can be started.
The key cannot be taken out from the lock.
3. 'LOCK' position
Your TVS RTR 200 Fi4V steering can be locked in both
'left' and 'right' directions.
Turn the handlebar to the extreme ‘left’ or ‘right’.
Press the key in and rotate it to the ‘LOCK’ position
from ‘OFF’ position. All electrical circuits are
deactivated and the steering is locked. The key can be
removed from the lock.
Insert the key into the lock and turn it to 'OFF' or 'ON'
position to unlock the steering.
When you switch on IGNITION KEY, pump priming
noise may be heard, which is normal. Avoid frequent
SWITCH-OFF & ON of ignition key, to avoid
unnecessary run of fuel pump.
Note
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DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER
Leaving the ignition cum steering lock in ‘ON’ position
for a prolonged time will drain the battery when the
vehicle is not in use. Switch OFF and take the key out
when the vehicle is not in use.
Always lock the steering while parking for safety.
Never attempt to move the vehicle when the steering
is locked, you may lose balance.
1. Digital clock
Indicates the time in 12 hour time format.
2. Turn signal indicator left ( )
Flashes when the ‘left’ side turn signal indication is
activated.
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Caution
Warning
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Speedometer background illumination and position
lamps glow automatically once the ignition key is
turned ‘ON’ without activating other switches. Also,
the speedometer performs self diagnostic cycle. Wait
till the message ‘RACE ON’ appears on the speedo
dial.
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Note
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected during
service. You may need to reset the time as explained
in page no. 20.
Note
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3. High beam indicator lamp ( )
Glows when the head lamp is activated in high beam.
4. Neutral indicator lamp ( N )
Glows when the vehicle is in neutral and goes ‘OFF’ if
the gear is shifted from neutral.
5. Low fuel indication ( )
Blinks when the fuel level reaches to minimum safe
fuel level. It glows continuously when the fuel comes
below minimum safe level.
6. Turn signal indicator right ( )
Flashes when the ‘right’ side turn signal indication
is activated.
7. Fuel gauge
Digital bars indicate the approximate quantity of fuel
available in the fuel tank. There are eight bars to
indicate the quantity of fuel available in the fuel tank.
All the eight bars will be displayed when the fuel in the
tank reaches above 10.5 liters approximately (full
tank). When the fuel reaches half tank (6.5 liters
approx.) the fuel gauge displays only four bars as
shown.
The fuel gauge shows only single bar when the fuel
reaches minimum safe fuel level (3.5 liters approx.)
Low fuel indication (serial no. 5) starts blinking and one
bar will be visible when the fuel reaches to the
minimum safe level 2.5 liters approximately. Refill the
fuel immediately. Once the fuel level reaches 1.8 liters
approximately, no bar will be visible and low fuel
indication (serial no. 5) glows continuously.
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Before turning IGNITION key to ON position, ensure
availability of adequate fuel in tank. That is LOW FUEL
INDICATION shall not come ON, before vehicle
starting.
To avoid dry run of fuel pump, never run vehicle
beyond 5 kms, after LOW FUEL INDICATION.
Caution
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If all the fuel level bars in the speedometer are blinking
and an error message ‘CHECK FUEL SENSOR’ scrolls
at bottom, Contact nearest TVS Motor Company
Authorised Distributor or Dealer / Authorised Service
Center.
8. Speedometer
Indicates the vehicle speed in kilometer per hour by
default as and when the ignition is turned ON. This can
be changed to miles per hour. Change the mode
between kilometer per hour and mile per hour using
the mode and set switch buttons. (Refer Page no. 20
for changing the speed indication between km/h and
mph).
9. Odometer / Trip meter 1 & 2 / Lap indicator / High
speed indicator / Shortest time indicator
The procedure for setting each mode is given in
page 19 .
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9a.Odometer
Odometer registers the total distance covered by the
vehicle in kilometer or mile as per the user’s preferred
setting. The digit after the dot mark denotes one tenth
of a kilometer or mile. Set the meter in ‘ODO’ mode to
know the odometer reading.
If you leave the ignition key in ‘ON’ position and
vehicle is kept without moving for more than
3 minutes, an error message ‘CHECK SPEED
SENSOR’ will scrolls which is normal.
Note
If you notice an error message ‘CHECK SPEED
SENSOR’ while the vehicle is in move, Contact
nearest TVS Motor Company Authorised Distributor
or Dealer / Authorised Service Center for rectification.
Note
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9b. Trip meter
In ODO mode, press mode button once and twice to
enter ‘TRIP 1’ and ‘TRIP 2’ meters respectively.
Trip meter indicates the trip distance travelled in
kilometer or mile (as per the preferred settings). The
digit after the dot mark denotes one tenth of a
kilometer or mile.
Provision to measure two different distance ‘TRIP 1’
or ‘TRIP 2’ is provided for the users to use as per their
convenience.
After set button input, lap timer indicating digit blinks
at a rate of 2 Hz.
Lap timer will start counting when the vehicle speed is
more than 3 km/h and stops blinking once it starts
counting .
Lap timer will stop counting and starts blinking once
the vehicle speed reduces to below 3 km/h. Blinking
will stop once the vehicle comes to neutral.
New lap can be started once the data is cleared
manually (refer page 20 for resetting the lap timer
data).
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9c. Lap timer
Lap timer indicates the time taken to complete the
lap.
In ‘TRIP 2’ meter mode, Press mode button once to
enter lap timer mode. After speedometer enters lap
timer mode, press SET button for more than 1 sec.
Lap timer works only when the lap timer mode is
active.
Note
9d. Alpha numeric display
The self diagnostic alpha numeric display indicates the
information about current mode and error messages
when the ignition key is turned ON.
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9e. High speed indicator
High speed indicator records the maximum speed
(top speed) achieved by the rider so far either in km/h
or mph as per preferred setting. You can reset and
record the new speed if required. Refer page no. 20
for resetting the high speed data.
Set the meter in ‘HIGH SPEED’ mode to know the
maximum speed achieved by any user in this vehicle
so far.
Whenever the vehicle speed crosses the previous
achieved high speed then speedometer will scroll
‘ACHIEVED HIGH SPEED’ in display and flash the high
speed data at the rate of 2 Hz till the scrolling
completes when speed comes less than 3 km/h. This
will happen in all modes except shortest time mode. BEST RECORD
LAST RECORD
Minimum time taken recorded so far to reach 60 km/h
or 40 mph speed will be displayed when the ignition is
turned 'ON' and the meter is set in ‘SHORTEST TIME’
mode. Once the speed reached 60 km/h or 40 mph,
then the time will stop at the exact point.
Note
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9f. Shortest time indicator
Shortest time indicator records the minimum time
taken so far to reach 60 km/h or 40 mph speed
(according to the preferred setting).
You can reset and record new time if required. Set the
meter in ‘SHORTEST TIME’ mode to know the time
taken by a rider to reach the specific speed from
starting.
Maximum speed recorded so far will be displayed
whenever the meter is set in ‘HIGH SPEED’ mode.
Note
This display will go off automatically once the vehicle
starts moving (>1 km/h) and it will continue the normal
operation. Max speed recorded will be stored until
manual reset. If the high speed is reset, the speed
value will be shown as ’0’.
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