TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160

Should you buy TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar N160 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 price in Delhi is Rs 119420 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Bajaj Pulsar N160 price in Delhi is Rs 122854 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Apache RTR 160 makes 16.04 PS and 13.85 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Pulsar N160 stand at 16 PS and 14.65 Nm respectively. TVS offers the Apache RTR 160 in 5 colours whereas the Bajaj Pulsar N160 comes in 3 colours. Out of 262 user reviews, Pulsar N160 scores 4.3 whereas the TVS Apache RTR 160 tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 953 user reviews..TheTVS Apache RTR 160 Mileage is around 47 kmpl, while the Bajaj Pulsar N160 Mileage is around 59.11 kmpl.

Apache RTR 160 vs Pulsar N160

Key Highlights	Apache RTR 160	Pulsar N160
Mileage (Overall)	47 kmpl	59.11 kmpl
Max Power	16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm	16 PS @ 8750 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	SI, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI

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Basic Information	TVS Apache RTR 160	Bajaj Pulsar N160
On-Road Price	Rs.1.40 Lakh onwards	-
Mileage (Overall)	47 kmpl	59.11 kmpl
Max Power	16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm	16 PS @ 8750 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on 953 Reviews	4.3 Based on 262 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 4,037 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.10,698 Apache RTR 160 Insurance	Rs.10,886 Pulsar N160 Insurance
Colours	Racing RedMatte BlueGloss BlackPearl WhiteT Grey	Polar Sky BluePearl Metalic WhiteBrooklyn Black
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
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Basic Information

TVS Apache RTR 160

Bajaj Pulsar N160

On-Road Price

Rs.1.40 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

47 kmpl

59.11 kmpl

Max Power

16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm

16 PS @ 8750 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on 953 Reviews

4.3

Based on 262 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 4,037

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.10,698
Apache RTR 160 Insurance

Rs.10,886
Pulsar N160 Insurance

Colours

Racing RedMatte BlueGloss BlackPearl WhiteT Grey

Polar Sky BluePearl Metalic WhiteBrooklyn Black

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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, Air cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI
Displacement	159.7 cc	164.82 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.	Air Cooled	Oil 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.	2	2
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.	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	Constant mesh 5 speed
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.	13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm	14.65 Nm @ 6750 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, Air cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection

Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI

Displacement

159.7 cc

164.82 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.

Air Cooled

Oil Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Analogue and Digital
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Analogue
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	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	Gear indicator, Fuel economy and Range indicator, Connected app on phone, Thrill calling, Mobile Notification, 3rd, 4th and 5th Passing acceleration 30 to 70 km/h, Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamp
Seat Type	Split	Split
Clock	-	Yes
Passenger Footrest	-	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Analogue and Digital

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Digital

Techometer

Digital

Analogue

Features and Safety
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Rain,Sports,Urban	-
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	Gear indicator, Fuel economy and Range indicator, Connected app on phone, Thrill calling, Mobile Notification, 3rd, 4th and 5th Passing acceleration 30 to 70 km/h, Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamp
Real Time Mileage Indicator	-	Yes

Features and Safety

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Rain,Sports,Urban

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

Gear indicator, Fuel economy and Range indicator, Connected app on phone, Thrill calling, Mobile Notification, 3rd, 4th and 5th Passing acceleration 30 to 70 km/h, Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamp

Real Time Mileage Indicator

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Performance
City Mileage	-	59.11 kmpl
Highway Mileage	-	44.38 kmpl
Overall Mileage	47 kmpl	-
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	-	16.55 sec Sec
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	-	8.14 sec Sec
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	-	9.44 Sec
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	-	16.55 Sec
Braking (60-0 Kmph)	-	18.64 m Sec
Braking (80-0 Kmph)	-	33.91 m Sec
Top Speed	107 kmph	-
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Performance

City Mileage

59.11 kmpl

Highway Mileage

44.38 kmpl

Overall Mileage

47 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

16.55 sec Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	12 L	14 L
Width	730 mm	-
Length	2085 mm	-
Height	1105 mm	-
Saddle Height	790 mm	795 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	165 mm
Wheelbase	1300 mm	1358 mm
Kerb Weight	137 kg	152 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

12 L

14 L

Width

730 mm

Length

2085 mm

Height

1105 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlights	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Tail Light

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	270 mm	280 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	130 mm	230 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

270 mm

280 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

130 mm

230 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Double Cradle Synchro STIFF	-

Underpinnings

Frame

Double Cradle Synchro STIFF

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