Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Pulsar 125 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Expected ex-showroom ₹87,255 ₹119,140
Engine 124 cc 160 cc
Mileage 50.0 kmpl 41.4 kmpl
Power 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm Sport: 12.91 kW @ 9250 rpm,Urban:11.50 kW @ 8650 rpm
Top speed 100 kmph 114 kmph
Bajaj Pulsar 125
Bajaj Pulsar 125

₹87,255 Onwards

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TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V
TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V

₹119,140 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 4
Performance Pulsar 125 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Mileage 50 Kmpl 41.4 Kmpl
Top Speed 100 114
Max Torque 10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm Sport : 14.73 Nm @ 7250 rpm Urban/ Rain : 14.14 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Mileage City 51 —
Engine 7
Engine Pulsar 125 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Displacement 124.4 159.7
Compression Ratio 10.05 +/- 0.3 :1 10.0:1
Cooling System Air Cooled Oil cooled with Ram Air Assist
Bore 56 62
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 50.5 52
Valve Per Cylinder 2 4
Battery 3
Battery Pulsar 125 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Battery Type VRLA MF
Battery Capacity DC, 12V, 4Ah 12V, 6Ah
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel 6
Fuel Pulsar 125 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Fuel Supply Carburetor Fuel Injection: Bosch- Closed loop
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Capacity 15 12
Fuel Reserve 2 2
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Dimensions 8
Dimensions Pulsar 125 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Ground Clearance 165 180
Height 1060 1050
Kerb Weight 144 146
Length 2042 2035
Passenger Footrest Yes Yes
Saddle Height 790 800
Seat Height 795 800
Width 755 819
Transmission 3
Transmission Pulsar 125 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Gear Box 5 Speed 5 speed
Transmission Manual Manual
Clutch — Assist And Slipper Clutch
Brakes 5
Brakes Pulsar 125 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Rear Brake Drum Disc
Front Brake Disc Disc
Front Brake Diameter 240 270
Rear Brake Diameter 130 240
Abs — Dual Channel
Suspension 2
Suspension Pulsar 125 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Suspension Front Telescopic Upside Down Forks with 37mm dia
Suspension Rear Twin Hydraulic Mono Shock
Wheels & Tyres 10
Wheels & Tyres Pulsar 125 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Tyre Size Front : 80/100 x 17 , Rear : 100/90 x 17 Front : 90/90-17 49, Rear : 130/70 R17 M/C 62P
Wheel Size Front :431.8 mm,Rear :431.8 mm Front: 17 inch Rear: 17 inch
Wheels Type Alloy Alloy
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless Tubeless
Wheelbase 1320 1357
Front Tyre Pressure Rider 25 25
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 25 25
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider 28 28
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 32 32
Radial Tyre — Yes
Electricals 3
Electricals Pulsar 125 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
Usb Charging Port Yes —
Mobile Connectivity — Yes
Lights 6
Lights Pulsar 125 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Tail Light LED LED
Led Tail Light Yes Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator Yes —
Service Due Indicator Yes Yes
Drls — Yes
Low Oil Indicator — Yes
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Pulsar 125 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Instrument Console Semi-Digital Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Techometer Analogue Digital
Clock Yes Yes
Display — TFT
Seat 1
Seat Pulsar 125 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Seat Type Split —
Features 2
Features Pulsar 125 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Additional Features Split Grab Rails RT-Fi ,GTT (Glide Through Technology), Race Derived O3C engine, Wave Bite key
Navigation — Yes
Other 11
Other Pulsar 125 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Max Power 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm Sport: 12.91 kW @ 9250 rpm,Urban:11.50 kW @ 8650 rpm
Emission Type BS6 BS-VI
Engine Type 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine SI, 4 Stroke, Oil-Cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Body Type Commuter Street Bike
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Frame Single down tube Double cradle Split Synchro STIFF
Braking Type Combi Brake System Dual Channel ABS
Ignition CDI Electric Start
Head Light LED LED Headlamp with DRL
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb LED
Pilot Lamps Yes —

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V starts at ₹119,140. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹31,885 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V is listed at 41.4 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 8.6 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

FAQs

Which is cheaper, Bajaj Pulsar 125 or TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V?
Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V starts at ₹119,140. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹31,885 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V is listed at 41.4 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 8.6 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Pulsar 125 or the Apache Rtr 160 4V?
Match the bike to your roads: city vs highway, solo vs pillion, and how much you care about running cost versus features. Use the spec table and on-road quotes to confirm.

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