TVS Apache RTR 180 vs Joy e-bike Thunderbolt

Should you buy TVS Apache RTR 180 or Joy e-bike Thunderbolt 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 180 price in Delhi is Rs 135020 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Joy e-bike Thunderbolt price in Delhi is Rs 233000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Apache RTR 180 makes 17.13 PS and 15.5 Nm . TVS offers the Apache RTR 180 in 2 colours whereas the Joy e-bike Thunderbolt comes in 2 colours. Out of 2 user reviews, Thunderbolt scores 4.5 whereas the TVS Apache RTR 180 tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 369 user reviews..

Apache RTR 180 vs Thunderbolt

Key Highlights	Apache RTR 180	Thunderbolt
Mileage (Overall)	45 kmpl	Not Applicable
Max Power	17.13 PS @ 9000 rpm	-
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Electric Bikes
Motor Power	Not Applicable	5 kW

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Basic Information	TVS Apache RTR 180	Joy e-bike Thunderbolt
On-Road Price	Rs.1.60 Lakh onwards	Rs.2.40 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	45 kmpl	Not Applicable
Max Power	17.13 PS @ 9000 rpm	-
User Rating	4.4 Based on TVS Apache RTR 180 Reviews	4.5 Based on Joy e-bike Thunderbolt Reviews
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Electric Bikes
Motor Power	Not Applicable	5 kW
Motor Type	Not Applicable	DC Brushless Hub Motor
Charging Time	Not Applicable	9 Hr
Range	Not Applicable	110 km/charge
EMI Starts	₹ 4,627 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 6,584 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.11,936 Apache RTR 180 Insurance	Rs.7,432 Thunderbolt Insurance
Colours	Gloss BlackPearl White	BlueYellow
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

TVS Apache RTR 180

Joy e-bike Thunderbolt

On-Road Price

Rs.1.60 Lakh onwards

Rs.2.40 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

45 kmpl

Not Applicable

Max Power

17.13 PS @ 9000 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on TVS Apache RTR 180 Reviews

4.5

Based on Joy e-bike Thunderbolt Reviews

Body Type

Commuter Bikes

Electric Bikes

Motor Power

Not Applicable

5 kW

Motor Type

Not Applicable

DC Brushless Hub Motor

Charging Time

Not Applicable

9 Hr

Range

Not Applicable

110 km/charge

EMI Starts

₹ 4,627

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 6,584

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.11,936
Apache RTR 180 Insurance

Rs.7,432
Thunderbolt Insurance

Colours

Gloss BlackPearl White

BlueYellow

Brochure

Download Brochure

Brochure not available

Engine and Transmission
Motor Power	Not Applicable	5 kW
Range (Eco Mode)	Not Applicable	-
Range (Normal Mode)	Not Applicable	-
Range (Sport Mode)	Not Applicable	-
Engine Type	SI, 4 stroke, Oil cooled, Fuel injected	Not Applicable
Displacement	177.4 cc	Not Applicable
No. of Cylinders	1	Not Applicable
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Not Applicable
Valve Per Cylinder	2	Not Applicable
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Not Applicable
Clutch	Wet multi plate clutch	Not Applicable
Ignition	-	Not Applicable
Gear Box	5 Speed	Not Applicable
Bore	-	Not Applicable
Stroke	-	Not Applicable
Compression Ratio	-	Not Applicable
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	Not Applicable
Max Torque	15.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm	230 Nm
Starting	Self Start Only	Push Button Start
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Engine and Transmission

Motor Power

Not Applicable

5 kW

Range (Eco Mode)

Not Applicable

Range (Normal Mode)

Not Applicable

Range (Sport Mode)

Not Applicable

Features
Cruise Control	Not Applicable	-
External Speakers	Not Applicable	-
Charger Output	Not Applicable	10 Apm
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
USB Charging Port	No	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	-
Tripmeter	Digital	-
Odometer	Digital	-
Additional Features Of Variant	(Maximum Speed - Urban/Rain Mode - 102 kmph), (Maximum Power - Urban/Rain Mode - 13.87 PS @ 8250 rpm), (Maximum Torque - Urban/Rain Mode - 14.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm), TVS SmartXonnect, Voice Assist, Crash Alert, Glide Through Technology, Brake Fluid - DOT 3/DOT 4, Muffler - Conventional design	-
Seat Type	Single	Split
Body Graphics	Racing-Style Graphics	-
Clock	Yes	-
Passenger Footrest	Yes	-
Underseat storage	-	Yes
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Features

Cruise Control

Not Applicable

External Speakers

Not Applicable

Charger Output

Not Applicable

10 Apm

Instrument Console

Digital

Features and Safety
Charging Point	Not Applicable	-
Fast Charging	Not Applicable	-
Operating System	Not Applicable	-
Fast Charging Time	Not Applicable	-
Processor	Not Applicable	-
Gradeability	-	18°
Fuel Gauge	Digital	-
Riding Modes	Rain,Sports,Urban	-
Additional Features	(Maximum Speed - Urban/Rain Mode - 102 kmph), (Maximum Power - Urban/Rain Mode - 13.87 PS @ 8250 rpm), (Maximum Torque - Urban/Rain Mode - 14.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm), TVS SmartXonnect, Voice Assist, Crash Alert, Glide Through Technology, Brake Fluid - DOT 3/DOT 4, Muffler - Conventional design	-
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Features and Safety

Charging Point

Not Applicable

Fast Charging

Not Applicable

Operating System

Not Applicable

Fast Charging Time

Not Applicable

Performance
City Mileage	-	Not Applicable
Highway Mileage	-	Not Applicable
Overall Mileage	45 kmpl	Not Applicable
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	-	Not Applicable
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	-	Not Applicable
Top Speed	113 kmph	90 km/Hr
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Performance

City Mileage

Not Applicable

Highway Mileage

Not Applicable

Overall Mileage

45 kmpl

Not Applicable

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

Not Applicable

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	12 L	Not Applicable
Width	730 mm	-
Length	2085 mm	-
Height	1105 mm	-
Saddle Height	790 mm	-
Ground Clearance	180 mm	-
Wheelbase	1326 mm	-
Kerb Weight	140 kg	-
Load Carrying Capacity	-	150 kg
Additional Storage	-	Yes
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

12 L

Not Applicable

Width

730 mm

Length

2085 mm

Height

1105 mm

Electricals
Headlight	AHO, LED Headlamp with all time on LED Position Lamp	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	No
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Electricals

Headlight

AHO, LED Headlamp with all time on LED Position Lamp

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	270 mm	-
Rear Brake Diameter	200 mm	-

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

270 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

200 mm

Motor & Battery
Motor Type	Not Applicable	DC Brushless Hub Motor
Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	5.18 Kwh
Reverse Assist	Not Applicable	-

Motor & Battery

Motor Type

Not Applicable

DC Brushless Hub Motor

Battery Capacity

Not Applicable

5.18 Kwh

Reverse Assist

Not Applicable

Underpinnings
Frame	Double cradle Synchro Stiff	-

Underpinnings

Frame

Double cradle Synchro Stiff

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User Reviews of Comparison

Apache RTR 180
Thunderbolt

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shubham on Apr 04, 2025
4.7
The bike of my dreams
I had bought my bike back in Jan 2017, and till now whenever I ride it feels like new, this bike has low cost maintainance for a normal service it costs around 1200-1500, and the mileage is awesome, I got a mileage of 48-50, and in long range ride once I got a mileage of 58, this bike is decent for daily use, because nowadays many big fats bike are here but still my beast doesn't feel old or less stylish, plus it is pocket friendly, I would suggest this is the best bike for a normal person.
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sonu on Feb 22, 2025
4.5
Ace the race with RTR 180.
Apache RTR 180 is the best in its segment. Power and performance is much impressive. It look aggressive.Breaking is also very good. You can control it very easily at even on high speed.Handling is also very good. Suspension is up to the mark. Mileage is pretty good. Riding position is much better not too aggressive even in long drive it is comfortable.
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shubham on Feb 17, 2025
4.7
Rtr180 2019
Its my bike and its a good vehicle 👌 I drive it too much and i got 45 milage i drive it 27000 km and its mantanece cost is very poor and top speed is 140 i use helmet when i drive my bike i love it to drive a long route and its a beast i call my white wolf and i love my bike my bike is rocket 🚀 😎
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sivaprakash on Jan 10, 2025
4.2
Over all good at performance
It's good bike with good efficiency and mileage. You can use this for long time use. Proper air cooling. Best bike for long drive. It makes you feel so comfortable. You will enjoy the throttling. Feels smooth. Premium category and very under rated one.I suggest everyone to buy this bases on my experience
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mathankumar on Dec 28, 2024
3.7
Apache rtr 180 review
Overall experience good but city mileage very low only 35 in chennai. 80k run in native salem i achieved 46 mileage but in chennai it is very low. Plastic bodies get dull after 50k.Overall looks and bike looking good. Small size bike and riding feels vibration after 50 speed. Double disc feels good compare to drum.
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prayog on Feb 13, 2024
4.0
comfortable for even earth
It's good eco-friendly bike which every 1 should try and use ,it can also save the pollution of waste and air
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anuj on Feb 07, 2024
5.0
nice one nan
Very well designed electric bike and j loved it very much and I wish I could see more designs from U
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FAQs on TVS Apache RTR 180 and Joy e-bike Thunderbolt

Q) Which bike is better TVS Apache RTR 180 or Joy e-bike Thunderbolt?

A) As per our average user rating, TVS Apache RTR 180 has a score of 4.4/5 while Joy e-bike Thunderbolt has rate of 4.5 /5.

Q) Which bike among TVS Apache RTR 180 and Joy e-bike Thunderbolt is cheaper?

A) TVS Apache RTR 180 price starts at Rs 135020 & Joy e-bike Thunderbolt price starts at Rs 233000 in Delhi . TVS Apache RTR 180 is cheaper between these.

TVS Apache RTR 180 vs Joy e-bike Thunderbolt

Apache RTR 180 vs Thunderbolt