Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

TVS Apache RTR 160 Price starts at Rs. 1.19 Lakh which is Rs. 2,767 costlier than base model of Bajaj Pulsar 180 priced at Rs. 1.16 Lakh. In technical specifications, Bajaj Pulsar 180 is powered by 178.6 cc cc engine , while TVS Apache RTR 160 is powered by 159.7 cc engine. Bajaj Pulsar 180 is available in 3 different colours while TVS Apache RTR 160 comes with 5 colours. The Comparison Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Pulsar 180 vs Apache RTR 160

Key Highlights Pulsar 180 STDApache RTR 160 Drum
Engine Type 4 - stroke, SOHC 2-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Fi Engine SI, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Max Power 17.02 PS @ 8500 rpm 16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm

Pulsar 180 vs Apache RTR 160 Key Highlights

Basic Info Pulsar 180 STDApache RTR 160 Drum
Rating
380 reviews
2298 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.16 Lakh Rs. 1.19 Lakh View On Road Price
Engine Type 4 - stroke, SOHC 2-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Fi Engine SI, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Max Power 17.02 PS @ 8500 rpm 16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Apache RTR 160 Colors
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
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI ...
Rs. 3,440 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance ... Rs. 10,698 Apache RTR 160 Insurance
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Engine Type
4 - stroke, SOHC 2-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Fi Engine
SI, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Engine Displacement
178.6 cc
159.7 cc
Max Power
17.02 PS @ 8500 rpm
16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque
14.52 Nm @ 6500 rpm
13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6
bs6-2.0
Drive Type
Chain Drive
X-ring chain
Valve Per Cylinder
2
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum

Mileage (Overall)
...
47 kmpl
Top Speed
...
107 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-17 Rear :-120/80-17
Front :-90/90-17 Rear :-110/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear 431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
800 mm
790 mm
Length*Width*Height
2035*765*1115 mm3
2085*730*1105 mm3
Wheelbase
1345 mm
1300 mm
Length
2035 mm
2085 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
180 mm
Height
1115 mm
1105 mm
Width
765 mm
730 mm
Fuel Capacity
15 Liters
12 Liters
Kerb Weight
151 Kg
137 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Diameter
280 mm
270 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
130 mm

Battery Type
Maintenance Free
Lead Acid
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
Charging at Home
...
Battery Capacity
12 V
12V / 6AH
Charging at Charging Station
...
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
LED

ABS
...
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
...
Digital
DRLs
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Bajaj Pulsar 180

  • Bang for buck
  • Good acceleration
  • Easy to ride in city

TVS Apache RTR 160

  • The TVS Glide Through Technology (GTT) makes low-speed riding an easy affair
  • Good performance
  • Top-end variant is feature-rich

Bajaj Pulsar 180

  • Too many vibes once you cross 5
  • 000rpm
  • Fit and finish levels need improvements
  • Gearbox isn’t smooth

TVS Apache RTR 160

  • Vibrations at higher rpms may be a bit bothersome
  • The design is a bit outdated
  • Priced very close to the more powerful Apache RTR 160 4V
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which bike has a better mileage, Apache RTR 160 or Apache RTR 160 4V?
  • 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
  • It would unfair to give a verdict here as the brand has not revealed the mileage of TVS Apache RTR 160. On the other hand, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has a claimed mileage of 55.47kmpl.
  • 35.40
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Q. What's changed in Apache BS6 and when it will be launched?
  • The power and torque have been reduced in the BS 6 version. The look has been facelifted and gives more premium feel to the machine. Headlight is upgraded from halogen to full LED which has better luminance. There is no carburetor variant in BS6 as Fi is kept standard. Price for dual disc variant has got up by around 8000. Exhaust has been made more crispier which resembles to KTM. The electric start mechanism has improved, you hear almost no motor noise on pressing the start button.The engine is more tuned to race and RTFi (race tuned fuel injection) has been added. Overall BS6 variant is 30-40% better
  • The most exciting update for the RTR 160 is definitely the bump in power. While the current-gen RTR 160’s engine is the familiar 159.7cc air-cooled one, it now makes 16.04PS and 13.85Nm, 0.51PS more but 0.05Nm less than its predecessor. The new bike is also 2kg lighter than the outgoing model. TVS has replaced the previous-gen RTR 160’s semi-analogue cluster with a new digital unit that facilitates Bluetooth connectivity and also boasts TVS’ SmartXonnect tech with voice assist, a segment-first feature. Also on offer are features like turn-by-turn navigation, gear position indicator and shift assist, call and notification alerts and more. That said, only the top-of-the-line 2022 RTR 160 gets Bluetooth connectivity. The LCD console also has three riding modes: Sport, Urban and Rain, which can be changed on-the-fly, and alter the throttle mapping as well as ABS sensitivity. It has already been launched. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
  • It don't have any more change in bs4 you get blackish light in speedometer and now you will get the blue light the major change in the bike is it's bs6 engine and some little amount of cut and sketch to give the more sporty look to the bike and no more.
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Q. Which is the better option for family bike between Honda unicorn and TV's Apache 160?
  • Among the two, if you are looking for a calm and comfortable bike with a reliable and refined engine, then the Honda Unicorn would be a good option. Unicorn has always been the go-to bike if you were planning to buy a 150cc commuter and with the BS6 update, the Unicorn now gets a larger 163cc fuel-injected, air-cooled engine. With the old-school styling, it still remains a well-rounded motorcycle. On the other hand, if you are looking for sporty motorcycle with bits of modern elements, then you may opt for the TVS Apache RTR 160. Given the RTR 160 2V BS6’s low pricing, it is a viable and relevant stepping stone into the 160cc segment. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read More: - Honda Unicorn vs TVS Apache RTR 160
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Pulsar 180 Vs Apache RTR 160 Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Pulsar 180 vs Apache RTR 160?

The Bajaj Pulsar 180 is cheaper than TVS Apache RTR 160 by Rs. 2,767.

Which bike offers better performance Pulsar 180 vs Apache RTR 160?

For the STD version, 178.6 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar 180 produces 17.02 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 14.52 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Drum 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

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Bajaj Pulsar 180
  • TVS Apache RTR 160
  • This is simply the best bike.I own this since 2013 and have completed 63000 kms.The bike still has no performance issues as such.The maintenance cost is quite low or rather, I would say it's a maintenance free bike.The fuel efficiency comes roughly between 42 to 45kms per litre which is quite good as compared to any other 180cc bikes.Also, Have taken this bike for long tours (2000 kms) and it has never caused any problems during and after the ride.

    Dilip Patel few weeks ago
  • Good and satisfying its ultimate performance is unleashing its good for long rides and regularly drive only drawback is its head lamp focus is not fine its not satsfing in night ride

    Hemanth Kumar few weeks ago
  • Wow what a superb bike. Great looks best average in its segment, great performance. That's my 5th pulsar whenever I start to drive the bike. It's enough to describe this machine.

    Varun Kalson few weeks ago
  • Power full lion on highway good mileage, Good pickup, Good road strength, Best stablity i have 2013 model pulsar 180 cc 90, 000 kms running but not any type of issue in engine.

    Raghukull Verma few weeks ago
  • Definitely a male bike.This was the first male bike.I had gone to buy some other bike ( calibur ) but this one was unloading from truck there and just took my heart.

    Manoranjan Panday few weeks ago
Pulsar 180 User Reviews
  • 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
Apache RTR 160 User Reviews

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