Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

Bajaj Pulsar 180 Price starts at Rs. 1.22 Lakh which is Rs. 9,350 costlier than base model of TVS Apache RTR 160 priced at Rs. 1.13 Lakh. In technical specifications, Bajaj Pulsar 180 is powered by 178.61 cc engine , while TVS Apache RTR 160 is powered by 159.7 cc engine. Bajaj Pulsar 180 is available in 4 different colours while TVS Apache RTR 160 comes with 8 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 RM Drum Black Edition
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi SI, 4 Stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Max Power 17 PS @ 8500 rpm 16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm

Pulsar 180 vs Apache RTR 160 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar 180 STDTVS Apache RTR 160 RM Drum Black Edition
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Brand Name Bajaj TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.22 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.13 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi SI, 4 Stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Max Power 17 PS @ 8500 rpm 16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar 180 Colors
TVS Apache RTR 160 Colors
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 Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,661 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 3,259 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 10,750 Pulsar 180 Insurance Rs. 11,496 Apache RTR 160 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
...
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
...
2
Claimed Top Speed
...
107 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
BS6.2
BS6.2
Engine Type
4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi
SI, 4 Stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Engine Displacement
178.61 cc
159.7 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
17 PS @ 8500 rpm
16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque
15 Nm @ 6500 rpm
13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
...
62 mm
Stroke
...
52.9 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
ECU - 3D Ignition Timing Map
Compression Ratio
...
10:0.3:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Drum

Mileage (Overall)
...
47 kmpl

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Dia 37
Telescopic forks
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock absorber, Gas filled with Canister
Monotube Inverted Gas Filled Shox (MIG) With Spring Aid

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
...
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
...
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
...
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
...
32 psi
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
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
...
790 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
150 kg
Gross Weight
...
287 kg
Length*Width*Height
2035*765*1115 mm3
2085*730*1105 mm3
Wheelbase
1340 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 Tank Capacity
15 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
156 Kg
137 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
270 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
130 mm

Battery Type
...
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 6AH

Frame Type
...
Double Cradle Synchro Stiff
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
Calls and Messaging
...
Riding Modes
...
Rain,Sports,Urban
Low battery alert
...
No. of Tripmeters
...
1
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
Additional Features/Information
...
(Maximum Speed - Urban/Rain Mode - 97 kmph), (Maximum Power - Urban/Rain Mode - 13.32 PS @ 8000 rpm), (Maximum Torque - Urban/Rain Mode - 12.7 Nm @ 6500 rpm), Brake Fluid - DOT 3/DOT 4, Glide Through Technology
Gear Position Indicator
ABS Type
Single Channel
Single Channel
Side Stand Warning
Exhaust Heat Shield
...
ABS
Single Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator

4th Service
...
17500-18000 Kms/550 Days

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar 180
  • OG Pulsar fans will love the iconic looks
  • Retains the massive 15-litre fuel tank
Bajaj Pulsar 180
  • Still no dual channel ABS
  • Console could’ve been more info-packed, with navigation
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Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs TVS Apache RTR 160?
The TVS Apache RTR 160 is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar 180 by ₹9,350.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs TVS Apache RTR 160?
For the STD version, 178.61 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar 180 produces 17 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 15 Nm @ 6500 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

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