Simple Wave vs TVS Apache RTR 160

Last Updated: September 5, 2026

Simple Wave price starts at Rs. 1.10 Lakh, which is Rs. 4,891 cheaper than the base variant of TVS Apache RTR 160, priced at Rs. 1.15 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Apache RTR 160 returns a claimed 47 kmpl, while the Wave offers a claimed 243 km/charge. On the performance front, the Wave uses a 5Kwh battery and the Apache RTR 160 a 159.7cc engine producing 16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm. If you're deciding between the Wave and Apache RTR 160, the Wave is the better pick for affordability.

...Read More

Wave vs Apache RTR 160 Comparison Summary

Specification Simple WaveTVS Apache RTR 160
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.10 LakhRs. 1.15 Lakh
Mileage / Range 243 km/charge47 kmpl
Engine / Battery 5 Kwh159.7 cc
Max power / Motor Not Available16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available137 Kg

Wave vs Apache RTR 160 Key Highlights

Basic Info Simple Energy Wave PlusTVS Apache RTR 160 RM Drum Black Edition
Rating
Be the first to review this bike
222 reviews
Brand Name Simple Energy TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. To Be Announced 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
Simple Energy Wave Colors
TVS Apache RTR 160 Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-12 Inch,Rear :-12 Inch Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Range 243 km/charge Not Available
ABS Not Available Single Channel
Starting Push Button Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
Running Cost Rs. 0.13/km Rs. 2.13/km
EMI Not Available
Rs. 3,310 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Wave Insurance Rs. 10,622 Apache RTR 160 Insurance
Brochure
Download Brochure
Download Brochure

Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
2
Claimed Top Speed
90 km/Hr
107 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
bs6.2
Wheel Torque
179 mm
Not Available
Battery Swap Capability
No
Not Available
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Motor Waterproofing Rating
IP67
Not Available
Dedicated Charger Compartment
Yes
Not Available
Charger Warranty
2 Years
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
Max Power
Not Available
16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Continuous Power
3.5 Kw
Not Available
Bore
Not Available
62 mm
Stroke
Not Available
52.9 mm
Number Of Cylinders
Not Available
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Battery Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Not Available
Motor 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)
3.3s
Not Available
Power to Weight Ratio
Not Available
117.08
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
3.3s
Not Available
Scooter Speed
high
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed (Mode 1)
56 kmph (EcoX)
107 kmph (Sport)
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
45-50 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic
Telescopic Forks
Suspension-Rear
Progressive Twin shock
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 :-90/90-12 Rear :-90/90-12
Front :-90/90-17 Rear :-110/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-12 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
150 kg
150 kg
Seat Length
920 mm
Not Available
Front Storage Compartment
Yes
Not Available
Gross Weight
Not Available
287 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2085*730*1105 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
6.4 kW
Not Available
Claimed range
243 km/charge
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative braking
Yes
Not Available
Roadside assistance
Optional
Not Available
Anti-theft alert
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Removable Battery
No
Not Available
Range
243 km/charge
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Fast Charging Time
2 Hrs 15 min (80%)
Not Available
Charging at Home
Yes
Not Available
Battery Capacity
5 Kwh
12V / 6AH
Charging Time(0-80%)
5 Hrs 20 Min
Not Available
Boot Light
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Tubular Steel
Double Cradle Synchro Stiff
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
EcoX,Eco,Ride,Sport
Rain,Sports,Urban
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
1
Keyfob
Yes
Not Available
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
Drop Safe, Pill Storage, Wheel Speed Sensor, Ambient, Storage - 8 GB, RAM - 1 MB+64 MB [Extd], Resolution - 800 x 480 pixels, GPS Tracking, DND, Live Location Sharing, Incognito Mode, Smart Charging, Welcome Lights, Exit Lights - Guide me home, Brightness, Limp Home Mode , Crawl Mode, SOC Display, Emergency SOS, WhatsApp on Dashboard, Efficiency Graph, Speedometer Calibration, Timefence, Tones, Auto Brightness
Glide Through Technology
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Single Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Fall Alert
Yes
Not Available
Body
Metal
Metal
Reverse Assist
Yes
Not Available
Battery Percentage
Yes
Not Available
Document Storage
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
WiFi,Yes
Not Available
Internet Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Push Button Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Operating System
RTOS
Not Available
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Processor
ARM Cortex-M85
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Carry hook
Yes
Not Available
Underseat storage
70 L
Not Available
Geo Fencing
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Not Available
Air Cooled
Key Shutter Lock
Not Available
Yes
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

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/550 Days

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Not Available
Extended Warranty
5 Years or 50,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
Not Available
Image
Do you own a Car or Bike?
  • Interact with community
  • Become a Top Contributor
Add Car Add Bike
Review and Win Banner

Latest News on Simple Energy Wave and TVS Apache RTR 160

Simple Energy Wave Vs TVS Apache RTR 160 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Simple Energy Wave vs TVS Apache RTR 160?
The Simple Wave is cheaper than TVS Apache RTR 160 by ₹4,891.

Images of TVS Apache RTR 160 and Simple Wave

Which one do you like more?
Wave
Wave
Apache RTR 160
Apache RTR 160
  1. Home ›
  2. New Bikes ›
  3. Compare Bikes ›
  4. Simple Wave vs TVS Apache RTR 160
×