Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 Summary
Basic Info | Pulsar NS160 Twin Disc BS6 | Apache RTR 160 Front Disc |
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Brand Name | Bajaj | TVS |
Ex-Showroom Price | Rs. 1.22 Lakh View On Road Price | Rs. 1.12 Lakh View On Road Price |
Rating | 4.1 (1030 Ratings) |
4.0 (4955 Ratings) |
Engine Type | 4 Stroke, SOHC 4 Valve, Oil Cooled, Twin Spark BSVI DTS-i FI engine | SI, 4- stroke, Air- Cooled |
Max Power | 17.2 PS @ 9000 rpm | 15.53 PS @ 8400 rpm |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
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Brakes Front | Disc | Disc |
Brakes Rear | Disc | Drum |
Wheel Size | Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 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 |
Insurance | Rs. 11,585 Pulsar NS160 Insurance | Rs. 10,589 Apache RTR 160 Insurance |
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Pros and Cons
- Positives
- Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar NS160
- It packs a pretty powerful engine
- Shares the capable perimeter frame with larger Pulsars
- Stopping power is pretty good.
TVS Apache RTR 160
- TVS’ Glide Through Technology (GTT) makes low-speed crawling more effortless
- Makes slightly more power and torque than before
Bajaj Pulsar NS160
- Engine refinement could have been better
- It isn’t feature-rich like its segment rivals
- It is the heaviest 160cc motorcycle.
TVS Apache RTR 160
- Engine is still vibey at higher rpm
- Looks a bit dated
- Is priced too close to the more powerful Apache RTR 160 4V
Is TVS Apache RTR 160 Better Than Bajaj Pulsar NS160?
56% users have chosen TVS Apache RTR 160 over Bajaj Pulsar NS160 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 7427 users have also rated TVS Apache RTR 160 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has out rated TVS Apache RTR 160 on all the rating factors.
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 | Apache RTR 160 | Pulsar NS160 |
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Mileage | 3.8 | 3.9 |
Performance | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Comfort | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Maintenance | 3.7 | 3.9 |
Features | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Pulsar NS160 and Apache RTR 160 Competitors
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TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
Rs. 1.20 Lakh -
Bajaj Pulsar N160
Rs. 1.22 Lakh -
Bajaj Pulsar NS200
Rs. 1.39 Lakh -
Bajaj Pulsar N250
Rs. 1.43 Lakh
News Updates on Pulsar NS160 and Apache RTR 160
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The Pulsar NS160 Goes Stealth Mode8 Mar, 2022 | By Team ZigWheels
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Select TVS Apache Bikes Gets Dearer9 Dec, 2021 | By Team ZigWheels
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Weekly Two-wheeler News Wrapup: Upcoming Bikes From Bajaj, Royal Enfield Spied And More27 Feb, 2021 | By Team ZigWheels
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Highest Selling Bikes Between Rs 1 Lakh And Rs 2 lakh In March 202121 Apr, 2021 | By Team ZigWheels
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New Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Spotted26 Feb, 2021 | By Team ZigWheels
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TVS Apache Range Gets It's First Price Hike For 20219 Jan, 2021 | By Team ZigWheels
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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 BS6 Gains More Power2 Apr, 2020 | By Team ZigWheels
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TVS Rolls Out BS6-compliant TVS Apache RTR 160 2V22 Jan, 2020 | By Team ZigWheels
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EXCLUSIVE: Bajaj Pulsar NS160 BS6 Reaches Dealerships. Booking Details, Price Revealed25 Feb, 2020 | By Team ZigWheels
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Cleaner BS6 Apaches Spotted Testing22 Nov, 2019 | By Team ZigWheels
Watch Videos of Pulsar NS160 and Apache RTR 160
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Recently Asked User Questions
- Look
- Ride and handelling is very good. Bike does not vobble on high speed
- Vibrations nhi hai, power zyada hai, looks bhi zyada acche hain
- If you want to spend more than 1 lakh go with R15,fz,pulsar 220,dont purchase apache because spare parts also 2 much cost and every year i spent 6 to 8k for repair worst bike starting 1 to 2 yrs it will be normal after that it starts repairs
- Even in sierra leone there is no spare parts and the available ones are so expensive. Worse bike in the market
- For mileage go for 160, 160 4v won't give you more mileage than normal 160
- The older generation, that is the TVS Apache RTR 160 delivers better fuel efficiency than the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. The reason being the number of valves in the newer one. The more the valves the more fuel is burnt,delivering better compression ratio and hence increasing the power output (better performance).
- Apache RTR 160 comes equipped with 2 valve engine that is the fuel inlet is done by 2 valves which generates lesser power and torque figures. On the other hand RTR 4v comes with 4 valve engine that produces highest power and torque in 150-160 cc segment and hence mileage gets bit lowered in the 4v version
- I have buy 160 4v dual disc on cash 149,650 but not gave me special edition and sales man make bill of 139,650 after it i say him you make bill of 139,650 i have gave you cash 149650 he say it not includes insurance fees also mention the special edition and its price on insurance but i have not get special edition from showroom what the real price of 160 4v dual disc price in uttrakhand showroom
Pulsar NS160 Vs Apache RTR 160 Comparison FAQs
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has out rated TVS Apache RTR 160 on all the rating factors.
The TVS Apache RTR 160 is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar NS160 by Rs. 9,914.
For the Twin Disc BS6 version, 160.3 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar NS160 produces 17.2 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 14.6 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Front Disc version, 159.7 cc Petrol engine of Apache RTR 160 produces 15.53 PS @ 8400 rpm of power and 13.9 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torqueAs per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has better performance.
User Reviews of Comparison
- Bajaj Pulsar NS160
- TVS Apache RTR 160
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Pulsar ns 160 is a bike which is value for money which give oveall performance amazingly, I enjoying ns since 6 years but i ever paid extra for it.It is all most all equal to ns200 but only it vibrates after reaching the 9000 rpm but we miss led head light ghear position indicator and bluetooth connectivity which is provided in mt-15 and we belive that bajaj will provide all these requirements as much as possible.
Chintan NSpawar few weeks ago -
This is the most underrated bike, in India looks like a beast and runs like a beast, very low maintenance cost gives around 42.5kmpl in city commute. Best for commuting and touring literally in love with the bike, comfort for pillion is poor but rider comfort is the best, road stability and pickup and mileage and build quality and maintenance is the best looks great......
Aseem 53 few weeks ago -
I have purchase many naked bike but I like the ns160 more because is it sound it's speed it's mileage the max. Speed I have drive is 127km/h I got the mileage of 42-47 km/pl if you want to buy any 160cc bike I would suggest you to buy ns160
Yash Daryani few weeks ago -
Performance of ns 160 is good, Sitting position is also good, mileage around 37kmpl, Low maintenance cost as new one, Pillion sit is not comfortable, It is quit hard and has to improve a more
Sohanur Shawon few weeks ago -
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Sain Shab few weeks ago
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I am a fan boy of Apache bikes because of its looks and exhaust sound so i bought a Apache RTR 160 and i was stunned by its performance i use the bike for daily commute and some tours and my daily commute is in Bengaluru and the bike is comfortable with the traffic and i do tours i traveled 600 kms in a day without any issues and the bike was comfortable and yes there is some vibes around some places at high revs thats not a issue once you ride the bike you will get used to it and it gives a felling of raw power being delivered and Apache has the best looks and performance in its segment and the build quality is best The mileage i got is 45-52 After sales service is just prefect here in Bengaluru if here is any problem they take it seriously and fix it Every one who rides Apache will love it💖RTR💖
T few weeks ago -
RTR 160 is my second bike. First one was Pulsar 150 by Bajaj. Actually i was looking for the first model of Apache RTR, the yellow beauty but landed in next model RTR 160. To be true i was totally into RTR because of the advertisement, in which the two glowing eyes in the dark. Remembering those days, trying to do the same during our night rides. During the initial time, i was getting a vibration between 58 and 64 speed, but after the 3rd service the issue was all gone. Till date my best companion for roads and my solo trips. Iam not speed fan so do not know much about RTR performance over 80.
Kuriakose Mathen few weeks ago -
First pick for me when am looking for a bike!Am a fan of TVS as my father and brother have been using TVS bikes from long time..It got better braking and handling compared to Pulsars' or Hero bikes(My personal opinion though).Styling, Riding dynamics, performance everything makes this one a good bike among 150-160CC segments.I used it for city commute and highway rides as well, pretty satisfied with the bike in terms of mileage, performance and handling.
Sai Theja few weeks ago -
I have an amazing experience with apache RTR 160. I have done more than 1lacs and 36 thousand kilometers and mine is a 2009 model RTR. still I don"t face any knocking and any power loss in my bike while my daily commute includes 20-30kms of daily ride including off roads and some minor stunts as well... I"m getting a good mileage of 45-46 kmpl overall and after sales and service department of TVS deserves a salute, the parts are pocket friendly and have a very good quality, no issues in availability of parts and overall a very bike for those who want a good entry level bike which is pocket friendly and easy to maintain. great work and great machine by TVS.I am so happy with TVS that my first bike was RTR 160 in 2009, then I bought a RTR160 dual disc variant in 2013, then I bought RTR180 in 2017, and now RTR200 in 2018...
Bharat Vashishtha few weeks ago -
Best performimg bike ever-tvs apache rtr 160 offers impressive performance, Everyday practicality, And with prices starting at rs 1.08 lakh, Great value for money.The bike has a suspension setup that is quite adept at going around corners almost intuitively.With the 2021 model, Tvs also managed to shave off 2kg, And while it's not a difference you'll immediately notice, It does play a part.The only downside to the comfort is the ergonomics.
Farhaan few weeks ago
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