How Does The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Square Up Against The Hero Xtreme 160R?

Published June 30, 2021
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More power or lightness? What’s the best way to go fast on a 160cc bike?

The latest set of engine updates has made the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V quite a lot faster. Previously, the Hero Xtreme 160R ran pretty close in most regards. How vast is the gulf in performance between the two sporty commuters now?

Acceleration

	2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V	Hero Xtreme 160R
0-60kmph	5.34 seconds	5.97 seconds
0-80kmph	9.34 seconds	11.1 seconds
0-100kmph	17.15 seconds	20.09 seconds

TVS has managed to extract quite a lot of performance higher up in the rev range. As a result, you can wring the throttle and maximise the potential of the 159.7cc motor in every single one of its five cogs. Hero’s ace up its sleeve has been its lightness but when it comes to sheer outright performance, it isn’t enough to keep up with the Apache.

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V (2009-2025) Video Review

In-gear Acceleration

	2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V	Hero Xtreme 160R
30-70kmph in 3rd gear	6.68 seconds	6.90 seconds
40-80kmph in 4th gear	9.38 seconds	9.17 seconds

Coming to in-gear roll-on acceleration, it’s a close affair between the two bikes. It must be said, though, the Apache needs to be kept in its optimal performance band to keep the juices flowing. From the saddle, the Hero feels like the livelier bike, packing healthy low- and mid-range grunt. No wonder then, the next aspect is so conclusive.

How Does The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Square Up Against The Hero Xtreme details

Fuel Efficiency

	2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V	Hero Xtreme 160R
City	53.32kmpl	55.47kmpl
Highway	48.16kmpl	47.4kmpl

Yep, with more punch available at lower rpms, the Xtreme loves to be ridden in higher gears at sedate speeds, which, in turn, returns far better fuel efficiency in the city. Inversely, the RTR’s inherent top-end proficiency allows the rider to sustain higher speeds when touring.

How Does The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Square Up Against The Hero Xtreme overview

Braking

	2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V	Hero Xtreme 160R
80-0kmph	42.28m	38.81m
60-0kmph	24.64m	22.90m

Braking remains the Apache’s major weakness. We have tested both bikes in wet conditions, so the numbers might just be better on a dry day. Nevertheless, the RTR wouldn’t be able to shed speed as rapidly as the Xtreme since the former’s brakes lack ferocity and feedback.

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