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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Comparison
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TVS Apache RTR 160
₹1.13 Lakh
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Bajaj Pulsar NS160
₹1.23 Lakh
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TVS Apache RTR 160
₹1.13 Lakh
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Bajaj Pulsar NS160
₹1.23 Lakh
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.13 Lakh
₹1.23 Lakh
EMI
₹2,089
@ 8.5% for 5 years
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₹2,267
@ 8.5% for 5 years
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Rating
3.8
3
Engine Type
SI, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Oil Cooled, Twin Spark, 4-valve FI DTS-i
Displacement
160 cc
160.3 cc
Max Torque
13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm
14.6 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Oil Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder
2
4
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Clutch
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
No. of Cylinders
-
1
Bore
-
58 mm
Stroke
-
60.7
Compression Ratio
-
9:8:1
Spark Plugs
-
2 Per Cylinder
Gear Shift Pattern
-
1 Down 5 Up
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Techometer
Digital
Digital
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
Gear position indicator, Turn-By-Turn Navigation
Seat Type
Split
Split
Navigation
-
Passenger Footrest
-
Average Fuel economy Indicator
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Body Graphics
-
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
Gear position indicator, Turn-By-Turn Navigation
Display
-
Speedometer
-
Digital
Tachometer
-
Digital
Odometer
-
Digital
Passenger Footrest
-
Engine Kill Switch
-
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Frame Type
-
Perimeter
Front Suspension
-
37 mm USD
Rear Suspension
-
Nitrox Monoshock
Width
730 mm
804 mm
Length
2085 mm
2017 mm
Height
1105 mm
1060 mm
Fuel Capacity
12 L
12 L
Saddle Height
790 mm
805 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
170 mm
Wheelbase
1300 mm
1372 mm
Kerb Weight
137 kg
152 kg
Headlight
LED
LED
Tail Light
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
DRLs
-
Low Oil Indicator
-
Low Fuel Indicator
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Average Fuel economy Indicator
-
Front Brake Diameter
270 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
130 mm
230 mm
Top Speed
107 kmph
-
Power to Weight Ratio (PS/tonne)
0.0861 kw/kg
-
Peak Power
17.6 PS @ 9250 rpm
17.2 PS @ 9000 rpm
Drive Type
X-ring chain
-
Battery Type
Lead Acid
-
Battery Capacity
12V / 6AH
12V / 8AH
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Suspension Front
Telescopic forks
Upside Down Forks
Suspension Rear
Monotube Inverted Gas filled shox (MIG) with spring aid
Nitrox Mono Shock Absorber With Canister
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-17 Rear :-110/80-17
Front :-100/80 -17 Rear :-130/70 -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
40.36 kmpl
User Reported Mileage
45 Kmpl
47 Kmpl
Expert Mileage
61 Kmpl
47 Kmpl
Navigation assist
-
TVS Apache RTR 160 Comparison with similar bikes
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 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 NS160
- ✓Sharp and aggressive street design
- ✓Strong mid-range performance
- ✓Dual-channel ABS standard
- ✓Good real-world fuel efficiency
- ✓Bluetooth-enabled digital console
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