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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Comparison
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TVS Apache RTR 160
₹1.12 Lakh
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Bajaj Pulsar NS 125
₹94.19k
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TVS Apache RTR 160
₹1.12 Lakh
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Bajaj Pulsar NS 125
₹94.19k
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.12 Lakh
₹94.19k
EMI
₹2,072
@ 8.5% for 5 years
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₹1,739
@ 8.5% for 5 years
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Rating
3.8
3.7
Engine Type
SI, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine
Displacement
160 cc
124.45 cc
Max Torque
13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm
11 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder
2
4
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Clutch
Slipper Clutch
-
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 speed constant mesh
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
No. of Cylinders
-
1
Instrument Console
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Techometer
Digital
Analogue
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Additional Features Of Variant
Glide Through Technology, Maximum Power - (Urabn / Rain) - 13.32 PS @ 8000 rpm, Max. Torque - (Urban / Rain) - 12.7 Nm @ 6500 rpm, Position Lamp, Roto Petal Disc Brake, Brake Fluid - DOT 3, Max speed Urban/ Rain - 97 kmph
-
Seat Type
Split
Split
Passenger Footrest
-
Riding Modes
Rain,Sports,Urban
-
Additional Features
Glide Through Technology, Maximum Power - (Urabn / Rain) - 13.32 PS @ 8000 rpm, Max. Torque - (Urban / Rain) - 12.7 Nm @ 6500 rpm, Position Lamp, Roto Petal Disc Brake, Brake Fluid - DOT 3, Max speed Urban/ Rain - 97 kmph
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Display
-
Braking Type
-
Combine Braking System
Speedometer
-
Digital
Tachometer
-
Analogue
Odometer
-
Digital
Tripmeter
-
Digital
Fuel Gauge
-
Digital
Passenger Footrest
-
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Width
730 mm
810 mm
Length
2085 mm
2012 mm
Height
1105 mm
1078 mm
Fuel Capacity
12 L
12 L
Saddle Height
790 mm
805 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
179 mm
Wheelbase
1300 mm
1353 mm
Kerb Weight
137 kg
144 kg
Headlight
LED
Halogen
Tail Light
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Bulb
DRLs
-
Low Oil Indicator
-
Low Fuel Indicator
LED Tail Lights
-
Front Brake Diameter
270 mm
240 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
130 mm
130 mm
Top Speed
107 kmph
103 kmph
Power to Weight Ratio (PS/tonne)
0.0861 kw/kg
83.3
0-40 Kmph (sec)
-
3.28s
0-100 Kmph (sec)
-
25.85s
Peak Power
17.6 PS @ 9250 rpm
11.99 PS @ 8500 rpm
Drive Type
X-ring chain
Chain Drive
Battery Type
Lead Acid
-
Battery Capacity
12V / 6AH
12V / 8AH
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Suspension Front
Telescopic forks
Telescopic
Suspension Rear
Monotube Inverted Gas filled shox (MIG) with spring aid
Mono shocks
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
ABS
Single Channel
-
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-17 Rear :-110/80-17
Front :-80/100-17 Rear :-100/90-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type
Alloy
Alloy
Frame
Double Cradle Synchro STIFF
Perimeter Frame
Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
Tubeless
Overall Mileage
47 Kmpl
51.46 Kmpl
User Reported Mileage
45 Kmpl
50 Kmpl
Expert Mileage
61 Kmpl
48 Kmpl
City Mileage
-
64.75 kmpl
Highway Mileage
-
56.46 kmpl
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)
-
12.27s
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)
-
25.85s
Quarter Mile
-
21.15 s @ 95.10 kmph
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)
-
7.81s
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)
-
10.53s
Braking (60-0 Kmph)
-
21.36 m, 2.92 secm
Braking (80-0 Kmph)
-
39.68 m, 3.86 secm
TVS Apache RTR 160 Comparison with similar bikes
Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Comparison with similar bikes
Pros And Cons
TVS Apache RTR 160
- ✓Strong mid-range performance for city riding
- ✓Excellent handling and agility
- ✓Comfortable suspension for daily roads
- ✓Reliable build quality and finish
- ✓Useful connected features on top variants
Bajaj Pulsar NS 125
- ✓Strong mid-range performance
- ✓Stable perimeter frame chassis
- ✓Fully digital console with connectivity
- ✓Sharp streetfighter styling
- ✓Reasonable maintenance costs
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