TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

Should you buy TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 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 121420 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 price in Delhi is Rs 99994 (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 NS 125 stand at 12 PS and 11 Nm respectively. TVS offers the Apache RTR 160 in 7 colours whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 comes in 8 colours. Out of 345 user reviews, Pulsar NS 125 scores 4.4 whereas the TVS Apache RTR 160 tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 1186 user reviews..The TVS Apache RTR 160 Mileage is around 47 kmpl, while the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Mileage is around 64.75 kmpl.

Apache RTR 160 vs Pulsar NS 125

Key Highlights	Apache RTR 160	Pulsar NS 125
Mileage (Overall)	47 kmpl	64.75 kmpl
Max Power	16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm	12 PS @ 8500 rpm
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Sports Naked Bikes
Engine Type	SI, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection	4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine

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Basic Information	TVS Apache RTR 160	Bajaj Pulsar NS 125
On-Road Price	Rs.1.45 Lakh onwards	Rs.1.15 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	47 kmpl	64.75 kmpl
Max Power	16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm	12 PS @ 8500 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on TVS Apache RTR 160 Reviews	4.4 Based on Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Reviews
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Sports Naked Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 4,179 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 3,330 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.11,662 Apache RTR 160 Insurance	Rs.6,673 Pulsar NS 125 Insurance
Colours	Glossy Black	Beach BlueFlery OrangeBurnt RedPewter Grey
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

TVS Apache RTR 160

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

On-Road Price

Rs.1.45 Lakh onwards

Rs.1.15 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

47 kmpl

64.75 kmpl

Max Power

16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm

12 PS @ 8500 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on TVS Apache RTR 160 Reviews

4.4

Based on Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Reviews

Body Type

Commuter Bikes

Sports Naked Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 4,179

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 3,330

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.11,662
Apache RTR 160 Insurance

Rs.6,673
Pulsar NS 125 Insurance

Colours

Glossy Black

Beach BlueFlery OrangeBurnt RedPewter Grey

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	SI, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection	4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine
Displacement	159.7 cc	124.45 cc
No. of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	2	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Slipper Clutch	-
Gear Box	5 Speed	5 Speed
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm	11 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Kick and Self Start
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

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

4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine

Displacement

159.7 cc

124.45 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
USB Charging Port	No	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	(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), Position Lamp, Roto Petal Disc Brake, Brake Fluid - DOT 3/DOT 4, Glide Through Technology	Gear Position Indicator
Seat Type	Single	Split
Passenger Footrest	-	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Digital

Features and Safety
Braking Type	-	Combi Brake System
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Rain,Sports,Urban	-
Additional Features	(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), Position Lamp, Roto Petal Disc Brake, Brake Fluid - DOT 3/DOT 4, Glide Through Technology	Gear Position Indicator

Features and Safety

Braking Type

Combi Brake System

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Rain,Sports,Urban

Additional Features

(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), Position Lamp, Roto Petal Disc Brake, Brake Fluid - DOT 3/DOT 4, Glide Through Technology

Gear Position Indicator

Performance
City Mileage	-	64.75 kmpl
Highway Mileage	-	56.46 kmpl
Overall Mileage	47 kmpl	64.75 kmpl
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	-	7.81 Sec
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	-	10.53 Sec
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	-	12.27 Sec
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	-	25.85 Sec
Quarter Mile	-	21.15 Sec
Top Speed	107 kmph	103 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage

64.75 kmpl

Highway Mileage

56.46 kmpl

Overall Mileage

47 kmpl

64.75 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

7.81 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	12 L	12 L
Width	730 mm	810 mm
Length	2085 mm	2012 mm
Height	1105 mm	1078 mm
Saddle Height	790 mm	805 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	179 mm
Wheelbase	1300 mm	1353 mm
Kerb Weight	137 kg	144 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

12 L

Width

730 mm

810 mm

Length

2085 mm

2012 mm

Height

1105 mm

1078 mm

Electricals
Headlight	AHO, LED Headlamp with all time on LED Position Lamp	Halogen
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	Bulb
DRLs	Yes	-
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

AHO, LED Headlamp with all time on LED Position Lamp

Halogen

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

Bulb

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	270 mm	240 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	130 mm	130 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

270 mm

240 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

130 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Double Cradle Synchro STIFF	Perimeter Frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Double Cradle Synchro STIFF

Perimeter Frame

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

TVS Apache RTR 160
- Good value for money in terms of pricing and performance
- Extensive list of features for its price point
- Great handling characteristics
Bajaj Pulsar NS 125
- Offers great handling characteristics
- Has the looks of a proper modern streetfighter
- Ample performance for a 125cc bike

TVS Apache RTR 160
- Engine could have been more refined
- Very closely priced to the RTR 160 4V, which offers better performance and features
- Though the design in itself is sporty enough, it feels dated at this point of time.
Bajaj Pulsar NS 125
- Lacking several features commonly found in its segment.
- Average build quality
- Rear suspension is on the firmer side

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User Reviews of Comparison

Apache RTR 160
Pulsar NS 125

V
vinay on Jun 17, 2025
4.7
Comfortable
Nice bike iska look bhi bht sandar hai h ye kafi comfortable bike hai . isme hum lambe distance ki duri Bina thakan ke kar sakte hai. is bike ka digital meter ke bare me kahe to dekhne me accha hai. is meter ka display dhoop me bhi aap aram se saf dik sakte hai is bike ka experience bahut accha hai.
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M
monu on May 24, 2025
4.0
Overall good
I am very interested in this bike and definitely a good range bike I am so impressed with bike ingine but look may be more attractive.But still it's mileage and on road looking is so good but front look is not so impressed.wieght and gear pattern of this bike also on the good side.so I am very interested
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malav on May 24, 2025
4.5
TVs rtr 160 review
A good bike for daily usage the mileage of it is good and the top speed of the bike is awesome and it is really comfortable. The bike needs a very minimal amount of maintenance. And it's maintenance is cheap too I'd highly recommend y'all to buy this bike in the budget because in that price range it's the best bike
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1
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alok on May 17, 2025
5.0
Very good bike
Fabulous bike I would always like to drive this I always dream of riding the Apache bike on a four way at a speed of 120 kmph The most special thing about this like is that its body make is most comfortable.People of any age can drive it easily As per the rates it is not much more economical than other bikes
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satyam on May 17, 2025
4.0
Good and better
Everything is nice and clean comfort can be upgraded more Sure thing! The TVS Apache RTR 160 is a solid choice in the 160cc segment. Here’s something good about it: One of its biggest strengths is the excellent balance between performance and mileage. It delivers peppy acceleration, thanks to its refined engine, making it fun for city rides and occasional highway sprints. Plus, its nimble handling and sharp styling give it a sporty feel without compromising on comfort. Also, TVS has worked on vibration control, so the newer models feel smoother compared to earlier versions. Bonus points for features like a fully digital instrument cluster and Bluetooth connectivity (in the latest variants).
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R
raj on Jun 19, 2025
4.0
I just bought ns 125
I just bought ns 125 single channel abs model 20 days ago bike overall performance, comfort,features, safety all are gud but i find only one problem in bike is mileage very poor mileage cruising at 60-70 my bike gives a mileage of 35 kmpl and if we ride rough mileage goes to 22-24 and company claims a mileage of 45 kmpl over all bike is good I just want mileage improval.
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S
sahil on Jun 16, 2025
4.3
Bajaj ns 125
This looks are so good and I like new 2024 model looks the Bajaj company has changed new headlight,tyre size increase and mileage is good of city but it's yous responsibility how you are riding bike and when you will first sarvice of bike is free and then the bike will give you right millage and performance and power.
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J
junaid on Jun 15, 2025
4.5
one day 💯
I love this bike. pulsar the company the make good,best and great bikes. I love the pulsar ns125,200. I don't have a any bike.so my first 🥇 bike will be pulsar one day 💯😄. Love buying NS 125 and modify in black 🖤 and gold 🪙 and the lock of the bike so so so cool 😁 is the my thoughts 💭💭.
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1
B
bharat on Jun 13, 2025
5.0
NS PULSAR 125
I purchased recently NS PULSAR 125 , bike is amazing and mileage is unexpected, I'm very impressed, looking good , good comfortable , easy to drive with bluetooth connection, digital meter and under budget, anyone can buy this bike , it's looking good and amazing fairy orange colour , my favourite and 1st bike in my life , and my choice is amazing
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1
J
jugen on May 19, 2025
5.0
Ns 125 best bike
Best bike 125 segmentmore, around 55+. Maintenance costs are very low. Easy to corner, great grip on wet and dry roads.The bike makes around 12 PS and 11 Nm of torque. Most of the power kicks in during the mid-range, which means that the torque125cc motor churns out good power; Easy to ride in the city; Quite affordable to maintain · Could be Better. Looks same ...
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FAQs on TVS Apache RTR 160 and Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

Q) Which bike is better TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar NS 125?

A) As per our average user rating, TVS Apache RTR 160 has a score of 4.5/5 while Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among TVS Apache RTR 160 and Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is cheaper?

A) TVS Apache RTR 160 price starts at Rs 121420 & Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 price starts at Rs 99994 in Delhi . Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is cheaper between these.

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