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 120420 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 price in Delhi is Rs 100422 (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 11.99 PS and 11 Nm respectively. TVS offers the Apache RTR 160 in 6 colours whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 comes in 4 colours. Out of 223 user reviews, Pulsar NS 125 scores 4.2 whereas the TVS Apache RTR 160 tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 979 user reviews..TheTVS 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	11.99 PS @ 8500 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports 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.1.48 Lakh onwards	Rs.1.15 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	47 kmpl	64.75 kmpl
Max Power	16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm	11.99 PS @ 8500 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on 979 Reviews	4.2 Based on 223 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 4,280 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 3,313 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.10,829 Apache RTR 160 Insurance	Rs.6,683 Pulsar NS 125 Insurance
Colours	Racing RedMatte BlueGloss BlackPearl WhiteT Grey	Pewter GreyBeach BlueFiery OrangeBurnt Red
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Basic Information

TVS Apache RTR 160

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

On-Road Price

Rs.1.48 Lakh onwards

Rs.1.15 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

47 kmpl

64.75 kmpl

Max Power

16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm

11.99 PS @ 8500 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on 979 Reviews

4.2

Based on 223 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 4,280

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 3,313

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.10,829
Apache RTR 160 Insurance

Rs.6,683
Pulsar NS 125 Insurance

Colours

Racing RedMatte BlueGloss BlackPearl WhiteT Grey

Pewter GreyBeach BlueFiery OrangeBurnt Red

Brochure

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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	4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine
Displacement	159.7 cc	124.45 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	Air 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	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.	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	5 speed constant mesh
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	11 Nm @ 7000 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	Kick and Self Start
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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

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

Displacement

159.7 cc

124.45 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

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	Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
USB Charging Port	No	No
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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Analogue
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.	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, TVS SmartXonnect, Crash Alert Brake Fluid - DOT 4, Max speed Urban/ Rain - 97 kmph	-
Seat Type	Split	Split
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

Analogue and Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Braking Type	-	Combine Braking System
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Rain,Sports,Urban	-
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.	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, TVS SmartXonnect, Crash Alert Brake Fluid - DOT 4, Max speed Urban/ Rain - 97 kmph	-

Features and Safety

Braking Type

Combine Braking System

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Rain,Sports,Urban

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.

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, TVS SmartXonnect, Crash Alert Brake Fluid - DOT 4, Max speed Urban/ Rain - 97 kmph

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Performance
City Mileage	-	64.75 kmpl
Highway Mileage	-	56.46 kmpl
Overall Mileage	47 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 s @ 95.10 kmph Sec
Braking (60-0 Kmph)	-	21.36 m, 2.92 sec Sec
Braking (80-0 Kmph)	-	39.68 m, 3.86 sec 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

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

7.81 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.	730 mm	810 mm
Length	2085 mm	2012 mm
Height	1105 mm	1078 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.	790 mm	805 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	179 mm
Wheelbase	1300 mm	1353 mm
Kerb Weight	138 kg	144 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.

730 mm

810 mm

Length

2085 mm

2012 mm

Height

1105 mm

1078 mm

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

Headlight

LED

Halogen

Tail Light

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

Bulb

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	240 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.	200 mm	130 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

240 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.

200 mm

130 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Double Cradle Synchro STIFF	Perimeter Frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Double Cradle Synchro STIFF

Perimeter Frame

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