Aprilia SR 160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

TVS Apache RTR 160 price starts at Rs. 1.04 Lakh, which is Rs. 15,824 cheaper than the base variant of Aprilia SR 160, priced at Rs. 1.19 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the SR 160 offers a claimed 35 kmpl, while the Apache RTR 160 delivers 47 kmpl. On the performance front, the SR 160 uses a 160.03cc engine producing 11.27 PS @ 7100 rpm and the Apache RTR 160 a 159.7cc engine producing 16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm. If you're deciding between the SR 160 and Apache RTR 160, the Apache RTR 160 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the SR 160 stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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SR 160 vs Apache RTR 160 Comparison Summary

Specification Aprilia SR 160TVS Apache RTR 160
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.19 LakhRs. 1.04 Lakh
Mileage 35 kmpl47 kmpl
Engine 160.03 cc159.7 cc
Max power 11.27 PS @ 7100 rpm16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm
Kerb weight 118 Kg137 Kg

SR 160 vs Apache RTR 160 Key Highlights

Basic Info Aprilia SR 160 STDTVS Apache RTR 160 RM Drum Black Edition
Rating
77 reviews
222 reviews
Brand Name Aprilia TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.19 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.04 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 Stroke,SOHC 3 valve SI, 4 Stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Max Power 11.27 PS @ 7100 rpm 16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Aprilia SR 160 Colors
TVS Apache RTR 160 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-355.6 mm, Rear :-355.6 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Single Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,440 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 2,984 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 10,698 SR 160 Insurance Rs. 10,432 Apache RTR 160 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
3
2
Claimed Top Speed
90 kmph
107 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Single cylinder, 4 Stroke,SOHC 3 valve
SI, 4 Stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Engine Displacement
160.03 cc
159.7 cc
Gear Box
CVT
5 Speed
Max Power
11.27 PS @ 7100 rpm
16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque
13.44 Nm @ 5300 rpm
13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
58 mm
62 mm
Stroke
60.6 mm
52.9 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Electronic EMS
ECU - 3D Ignition Timing Map
Compression Ratio
8.8:1
10:0.3:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
35 kmpl
47 kmpl
Power to Weight Ratio
Not Available
117.08
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Claimed Top Speed (Mode 1)
Not Available
107 kmph (Sport)
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
45-50 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Front fork with 30 mm inner tube
Telescopic Forks
Suspension-Rear
Mono shock absorber
Monotube Inverted Gas Filled Shox (MIG) With Spring Aid

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
1.8 kg/cm2 / 26 psi
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
1.8 kg/cm2 / 26 psi
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
2.0 kg/cm2 / 29 psi
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
2.2 kg/cm2 / 32 psi
32 psi
Brake Fluid Grade
Not Available
DOT4
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-14, Rear :- 120/70-14
Front :-90/90-17 Rear :-110/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-355.6 mm, Rear :-355.6 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Eurogrip
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
780 mm
790 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
150 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.2 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
Not Available
287 kg
Engine Oil Capacity
800 ml
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
1985*806*1261 mm3
2085*730*1105 mm3
Wheelbase
1365 mm
1300 mm
Length
1985 mm
2085 mm
Ground Clearance
169 mm
180 mm
Height
1261 mm
1105 mm
Width
806 mm
730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
6 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
118 Kg
137 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
220 mm
270 mm
Rear Brake Size
140 mm
130 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Lead Acid
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 5AH
12V / 6AH
Boot Light
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Tubular chassis with open single cradle
Double Cradle Synchro Stiff
Digital Display Type
LCD Connectivity
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain,Sports,Urban
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
1
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Glide Through Technology
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Single Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Body
Not Available
Metal
ABS
Single Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Not Available
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Backrest
Yes
Not Available
Carry hook
Yes
Not Available
Underseat storage
11 L
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Key Shutter Lock
Not Available
Yes
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
250-750 Kms/15-30 Days
500-750 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
2500-3000 Kms/75-90 Days
5000-6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
5500-6000 Kms/165-180 Days
11500-12000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
8500-9000 Kms
17500-18000 Kms/550 Days

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 60,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
60000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Aprilia SR 160
  • Updated motor offers more performance than before
  • Fuel-injection makes for a smoother motor
  • Best handling scooter in the country
Aprilia SR 160
  • Lacks features
  • Ride quality is still too stiff
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which scooter to choose, SR 160 or Activa 125?
  • Both the scooters are good in their forte. Aprilia SR 160 updated motor offers more performance than before, Fuel-injection makes for a smoother motor, Best handling scooter in the country. Whereas, the Honda Activa 125 BS6 does everything the previous scooter did and builds on it. In terms of practicality, comfort, and reliability, few come as close as the Activa 125. It might not be thrilling to ride but with an extensive feature list, the Activa 125 ticks all the boxes of a family-oriented 125cc scooter. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read more -Aprilia SR 160 Road Test Review: The Sporty Scooter Receives A Much Needed Update.
Q. What is the difference between STD, Carbon, and race variants.?
  • There is no such difference in STD, Carbon, and Race variants except for colors and graphics.
Q. Which between SR 160 and NTORQ125 is a powerful scooter, more comfortable for a tall and hefty guy?
  • You got a bad response. Aprilia is hands down the best by a very very big margin . It is unlike the scooters you have ,heck it is a track machine
  • Selecting between the Aprilia SR 160 and TVS NTORQ 125 would depend on certain factors such as your budget, preference of the brand, service availability, features required, performance, etc. If you're looking for a fast, fun to ride and feature-rich scooter, the TVS Ntorq 125 is the right choice for you. The fuel-injected 124.8cc single-cylinder engine produces 9.38PS and 10.5Nm. It still remains the benchmark for performance in its class and the sporty styling adds to its appeal. Our only grouse is the premium pricing post the BS6 update. On the other hand, the Aprilia SR 160 BS6 is a sporty scooter with a powerful 160.03 cc engine that puts out 11PS of power, which is 0.94PS more than the BS4 version. Its braking performance is excellent, razor-sharp handling makes it a hoot to ride and the quickest scooter that we tested. Moreover, comfort is something that can be judged personally and varies from person to person. We would suggest you take a test ride for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
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Aprilia SR 160 Vs TVS Apache RTR 160 FAQs

Which bike is best between Aprilia SR 160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160?
As per the users experiences Aprilia SR 160 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But TVS Apache RTR 160 is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort and maintenance. On the basis of performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Aprilia SR 160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160?
The TVS Apache RTR 160 is cheaper than Aprilia SR 160 by ₹15,824.
Which bike offers better performance Aprilia SR 160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160?
For the STD version, 160.03 cc Petrol engine of SR 160 produces 11.27 PS @ 7100 rpm of power and 13.44 Nm @ 5300 rpm of torque. Whereas for the RM Drum Black Edition version, 159.7 cc Petrol engine of Apache RTR 160 produces 16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm of power and 13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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