TVS Apache RTR 160 4V vs Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Should you buy TVS Apache RTR 160 4V or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. TVS Apache RTR 160 4V price in Delhi is Rs 124870 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z price in Delhi is Rs 185000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Apache RTR 160 4V makes 17.55 PS and 14.73 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Pulsar NS400Z stand at 40 PS and 35 Nm respectively. TVS offers the Apache RTR 160 4V in 9 colours whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z comes in 4 colours. Out of 54 user reviews, Pulsar NS400Z scores 4.4 whereas the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 956 user reviews..

Apache RTR 160 4V vs Pulsar NS400Z

Key Highlights	Apache RTR 160 4V	Pulsar NS400Z
Mileage (City)	47.61 kmpl	-
Max Power	17.55 PS @ 9250 rpm	40 PS @ 8800 rpm
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	SI, 4 stroke, Oil cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection	Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers

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Basic Information	TVS Apache RTR 160 4V	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
On-Road Price	Rs.1.46 Lakh onwards	Rs.2.05 Lakh onwards
Mileage (City)	47.61 kmpl	-
Max Power	17.55 PS @ 9250 rpm	40 PS @ 8800 rpm
User Rating	4.4 Based on 956 Reviews	4.4 Based on 54 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 4,197 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 5,914 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
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Basic Information

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

On-Road Price

Rs.1.46 Lakh onwards

Rs.2.05 Lakh onwards

Mileage (City)

47.61 kmpl

Max Power

17.55 PS @ 9250 rpm

40 PS @ 8800 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on 956 Reviews

4.4

Based on 54 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Naked Bikes

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 4,197

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 5,914

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.	SI, 4 stroke, Oil cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection	Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers
Displacement	159.7 cc	373.27 cc
No. of Cylinders Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.	1	-
Cooling System Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.	Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder Refers to the number of intake and exhaust valves present in each cylinder. Most modern petrol bike engines have two or four valves per cylinder.	4	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch Enables the rider to disconnect the engine from the transmission temporarily, allowing for gear changes and neutral operation.	Wet, Multi Plate Clutch	Assist & Slipper clutch
Gear Box Indicates the arrangement of gears that transmit power from the engine to the wheels, allowing the rider to adjust speed and torque.	5 Speed	6 Speed
Bore These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	62 mm	-
Stroke These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	52.9 mm	-
Compression Ratio Reflects the ratio of the maximum volume in the cylinder (when the piston is at the bottom) to the minimum volume (when the piston is at the top) during the engine cycle. Higher compression ratios generally lead to more efficient combustion.	10.0:1	-
Emission Type Specifies the level of emissions produced by the bike, conforming to regulatory standards. Petrol bikes typically adhere to norms like Euro or BS (Bharat Stage) emissions standards.	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque Represents the highest rotational force output by the engine, usually measured in Newton-meters (Nm) or pound-feet (lb-ft). It indicates the engine's pulling power.	14.73 Nm @ 7500 rpm	35 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Starting Describes how the engine is initiated. Most petrol bikes use electric starters, kick starters, or both, to commence engine operation.	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.

SI, 4 stroke, Oil cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection

Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers

Displacement

159.7 cc

373.27 cc

No. of Cylinders

Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.

Cooling System

Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

Oil Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
Speedometer Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding.	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter Tracks the distance traveled during a specific journey or trip, enabling riders to monitor their mileage for individual rides.	Digital	Digital
Odometer Shows the total distance covered by the bike since its inception, providing a comprehensive record of its usage	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Maximum Power - (Urban / Rain) - 15.64 PS @ 8600 rpm, Maximum Torque (Urban / Rain) - 14.14 Nm @ 7250 rpm, Muffler - Twine pipe and twin barrel design, Position Lamp, Gear Indicator, Adjustable Levers, Race Tuned Fuel Injection, Glide Through Technology	Throttle control, Hazard Lamp Switch
Seat Type	Split	Split
Handle Type	-	Hydroformed tubular Street fighter handlebar
Body Graphics Refers to the decorative decals or paint schemes on the bike's bodywork, enhancing its visual appeal.	Yes	-
Clock	Yes	-
Passenger Footrest Provides a designated area for the pillion passenger to rest their feet comfortably during rides.	Yes	-
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Features

Instrument Console

This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports
Traction Control	-	Yes
Additional Features This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Maximum Power - (Urban / Rain) - 15.64 PS @ 8600 rpm, Maximum Torque (Urban / Rain) - 14.14 Nm @ 7250 rpm, Muffler - Twine pipe and twin barrel design, Position Lamp, Gear Indicator, Adjustable Levers, Race Tuned Fuel Injection, Glide Through Technology	Throttle control, Hazard Lamp Switch

Features and Safety

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports

Traction Control

Additional Features

This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.

Maximum Power - (Urban / Rain) - 15.64 PS @ 8600 rpm, Maximum Torque (Urban / Rain) - 14.14 Nm @ 7250 rpm, Muffler - Twine pipe and twin barrel design, Position Lamp, Gear Indicator, Adjustable Levers, Race Tuned Fuel Injection, Glide Through Technology

Throttle control, Hazard Lamp Switch

Performance
City Mileage	47.61 kmpl	-
Highway Mileage	49.80 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	45 kmpl	-
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	6.43 sec Sec	-
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	8.71 sec Sec	-
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	9.84 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	18.34 Sec	-
Braking (60-0 Kmph)	21.51 m Sec	-
Braking (80-0 Kmph)	38.36 m Sec	-
Top Speed	114 kmph	-
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Performance

City Mileage

47.61 kmpl

Highway Mileage

49.80 kmpl

Overall Mileage

45 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

6.43 sec Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	12 L	12 L
Width These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.	790 mm	-
Length	2035 mm	-
Height	1050 mm	-
Saddle Height Indicates the distance from the ground to the top surface of the bike's seat, influencing rider comfort and accessibility, especially for shorter or taller individuals.	800 mm	807 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	168 mm
Wheelbase	1357 mm	1344 mm
Kerb Weight	144 kg	174 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

12 L

Width

These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.

790 mm

Length

2035 mm

Height

1050 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Tail Lights	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Tail Light

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.	270 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.	130 mm	230 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.

270 mm

320 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.

130 mm

230 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Double cradle Split Synchro Stiff Frame	-

Underpinnings

Frame

Double cradle Split Synchro Stiff Frame

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