TVS Apache RTR 160 vs KTM RC 125

Should you buy TVS Apache RTR 160 or KTM RC 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 119420 (ex-showroom price) whereas the KTM RC 125 price in Delhi is Rs 190118 (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 RC 125 stand at 14.5 PS and 12 Nm at 8000 rpm respectively. TVS offers the Apache RTR 160 in 5 colours whereas the KTM RC 125 comes in 2 colours. Out of 77 user reviews, RC 125 scores 4.0 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 KTM RC 125 Mileage is around 41 kmpl.

Apache RTR 160 vs RC 125

Key Highlights	Apache RTR 160	RC 125
Mileage (Overall)	47 kmpl	41 kmpl
Max Power	16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm	14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	SI, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine

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Basic Information	TVS Apache RTR 160	KTM RC 125
On-Road Price	Rs.1.40 Lakh onwards	Rs.2.16 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	47 kmpl	41 kmpl
Max Power	16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm	14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on 953 Reviews	4.0 Based on 77 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 4,037 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 6,224 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.10,698 Apache RTR 160 Insurance	Rs.7,645 RC 125 Insurance
Colours	Racing RedMatte BlueGloss BlackPearl WhiteT Grey	OrangeBlue
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
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Basic Information

TVS Apache RTR 160

KTM RC 125

On-Road Price

Rs.1.40 Lakh onwards

Rs.2.16 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

47 kmpl

41 kmpl

Max Power

16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm

14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on 953 Reviews

4.0

Based on 77 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 4,037

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 6,224

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.10,698
Apache RTR 160 Insurance

Rs.7,645
RC 125 Insurance

Colours

Racing RedMatte BlueGloss BlackPearl WhiteT Grey

OrangeBlue

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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, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Displacement	159.7 cc	124.7 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	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.	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	Wet multi-disc clutch, mechanically actuated
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.	-	58 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.	-	47.2 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.	-	12.8:1
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.	13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm	12 Nm at 8000 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, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine

Displacement

159.7 cc

124.7 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

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
USB Charging Port	No	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	-
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	Supermoto ABS, Lubrication - Forced, Wet sump, Sub Frame - Newly engineered bolt-on subframe, View Gear Position in Display, Set Your Shift & Rpm, View DTE, Averegr Speed, Fuel Consumption
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Passenger Footrest	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Digital

Techometer

Digital

Features and Safety
Fuel Gauge	Digital	-
Riding Modes	Rain,Sports,Urban	-
Adjustable Windscreen	-	Yes
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	Supermoto ABS, Lubrication - Forced, Wet sump, Sub Frame - Newly engineered bolt-on subframe, View Gear Position in Display, Set Your Shift & Rpm, View DTE, Averegr Speed, Fuel Consumption

Features and Safety

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Rain,Sports,Urban

Adjustable Windscreen

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

Supermoto ABS, Lubrication - Forced, Wet sump, Sub Frame - Newly engineered bolt-on subframe, View Gear Position in Display, Set Your Shift & Rpm, View DTE, Averegr Speed, Fuel Consumption

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Performance
Overall Mileage	47 kmpl	41 kmpl
Top Speed	107 kmph	-

Performance

Overall Mileage

47 kmpl

41 kmpl

Top Speed

107 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	12 L	13.7 L
Width	730 mm	-
Length	2085 mm	-
Height	1105 mm	-
Saddle Height	790 mm	835 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	158 mm
Wheelbase	1300 mm	-
Kerb Weight	137 kg	160 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

12 L

13.7 L

Width

730 mm

Length

2085 mm

Height

1105 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	Halogen
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	No
Pilot Lamps	-	LED Pilot Lamps
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Halogen

Tail Light

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	270 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	130 mm	230 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

270 mm

320 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

130 mm

230 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Double Cradle Synchro STIFF	Split-Trellis frame (Tubular)

Underpinnings

Frame

Double Cradle Synchro STIFF

Split-Trellis frame (Tubular)

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