Ather Konarc vs TVS Apache RTR 160

Last Updated: October 17, 2026

TVS Apache RTR 160 price starts at Rs. 1.15 Lakh, which is Rs. 31,420 cheaper than the base variant of Ather Konarc, priced at Rs. 1.46 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Apache RTR 160 returns a claimed 47 kmpl, while the Konarc offers a claimed 161 km/charge. On the performance front, the Konarc uses a 3.5Kwh battery and the Apache RTR 160 a 159.7cc engine producing 16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm. If you're deciding between the Konarc and Apache RTR 160, the Konarc is the better pick for a lighter kerb weight, while the Apache RTR 160 stands out for affordability.

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Konarc vs Apache RTR 160 Comparison Summary

Specification Ather KonarcTVS Apache RTR 160
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.46 LakhRs. 1.15 Lakh
Mileage / Range 161 km/charge47 kmpl
Engine / Battery 3.5 Kwh159.7 cc
Max power / Motor Not Available16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm
Kerb weight 129 Kg137 Kg

Konarc vs Apache RTR 160 Key Highlights

Basic Info Ather Konarc S (IDC 161 Km)TVS Apache RTR 160 RM Drum Black Edition
Rating
4 reviews
225 reviews
Brand Name Ather TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.46 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.15 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Not Available SI, 4 Stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Max Power Not Available 16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm
Fuel Type Electric Petrol
Colors
Ather Energy Konarc Colors
TVS Apache RTR 160 Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-14 Inch,Rear :-12 Inch Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Range 161 km/charge Not Available
ABS Not Available Single Channel
Starting Push Button Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
Running Cost Rs. 0.14/km Rs. 2.13/km
EMI Not Available
Rs. 3,310 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Konarc Insurance Rs. 10,622 Apache RTR 160 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
2
Claimed Top Speed
70 km/Hr
107 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
bs6.2
Motor Torque
16 Nm
Not Available
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Motor Waterproofing Rating
IP67
Not Available
Dedicated Charger Compartment
Yes
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
SI, 4 Stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Engine Displacement
Not Available
159.7 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
5 Speed
No. Of Batteries
1
Not Available
Max Power
Not Available
16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
Not Available
62 mm
Stroke
Not Available
52.9 mm
Number Of Cylinders
Not Available
1
Drive Type
Hub Motor
Chain Drive
Battery Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Not Available
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
ECU - 3D Ignition Timing Map
Compression Ratio
Not Available
10:0.3:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
47 kmpl
0-40 Kmph (sec)
4.7s
Not Available
Power to Weight Ratio
Not Available
117.08
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
4.7s
Not Available
Scooter Speed
high
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed (Mode 1)
Not Available
107 kmph (Sport)
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
45-50 kmpl
Claimed Real-world Range
130 km/charge
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
100 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Not Available
Telescopic Forks
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
Monotube Inverted Gas Filled Shox (MIG) With Spring Aid

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Brake Fluid Grade
Not Available
DOT4
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-14, Rear :-100/90-12
Front :-90/90-17 Rear :-110/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-14 Inch,Rear :-12 Inch
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
Not Available
790 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
150 kg
Front Storage Compartment
2 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
Not Available
287 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2085*730*1105 mm3
Wheelbase
1352 mm
1300 mm
Length
Not Available
2085 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
180 mm
Height
Not Available
1105 mm
Width
Not Available
730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
12 L
Kerb Weight
129 Kg
137 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
220 mm
270 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm

Battery Type
Li-ion
Lead Acid
Motor Type
PMSM
Not Available
Motor Power
4.7 kW
Not Available
Claimed range
161 km/charge
Not Available
Charging network / Battery swapping network
Yes
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Anti-theft alert
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Optional
Not Available
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Range
161 km/charge
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Fast Charging Time
3 Hrs 10 Min (0-80%)
Not Available
Charging at Home
Yes
Not Available
Battery Capacity
3.5 Kwh
12V / 6AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available
Charging Time(0-80%)
5 Hours 40 Minutes
Not Available
Seat Opening Switch
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Steel Unibody
Double Cradle Synchro Stiff
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Eco,Power,SmartEco
Rain,Sports,Urban
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
1
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
OTA Updates
Yes
Not Available
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
AirWalk, Ride Stories, Remote Charging Status, Connectivity (4G LTE/GNSS)
Glide Through Technology
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Single Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
USB Outlet Output
18 W
Not Available
Fall Alert
Yes
Not Available
Body
Metal
Metal
Reverse Assist
Yes
Not Available
Battery Percentage
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Not Available
Single Channel
Body Type
Electric Scooters
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Internet Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Push Button Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Charging Station Locator
Yes
Not Available
Gradeability
16°
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Carry hook
Yes
Not Available
Underseat storage
31 L
Not Available
Charger Output
450 W
Not Available
Cooling System
Not Available
Air Cooled
Key Shutter Lock
Not Available
Yes
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
500-750 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
5000-6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
11500-12000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
17500-18000 Kms/448 Days

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Not Available
Extended Warranty
5 Years or 60,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
Not Available

Is TVS Apache RTR 160 Better Than Ather Konarc?

67% users have chosen TVS Apache RTR 160 over Ather Konarc in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 348 users have also rated TVS Apache RTR 160 and Ather Konarc on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences TVS Apache RTR 160 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your bike. But Ather Konarc is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance and features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Konarc Apache RTR 160
Mileage 4.1 4.3
Performance 4.5 4.3
Comfort 4.2 4.3
Maintenance 4.0 5.0
Features 3.3 4.3
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Which bike is best between Ather Energy Konarc vs TVS Apache RTR 160?
As per the users experiences Ather Konarc is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. But TVS Apache RTR 160 is better on the grounds of performance.
Which bike is cheaper Ather Energy Konarc vs TVS Apache RTR 160?
The TVS Apache RTR 160 is cheaper than Ather Konarc by ₹31,420.
Which bike offers better performance Ather Energy Konarc vs TVS Apache RTR 160?
As per the users experiences the Ather Konarc has better performance.

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