Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V

Bajaj Pulsar N250 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 N250 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Expected ex-showroom ₹138,000 ₹119,140
Engine 249 cc 160 cc
Mileage 44.0 kmpl 41.4 kmpl
Power 24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm Sport: 12.91 kW @ 9250 rpm,Urban:11.50 kW @ 8650 rpm
Top speed 132 kmph 114 kmph
Bajaj Pulsar N250
Bajaj Pulsar N250

₹138,000 Onwards

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

₹119,140 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 3
Performance Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Mileage 44 Kmpl 41.4 Kmpl
Top Speed 132 114
Max Torque 21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm Sport : 14.73 Nm @ 7250 rpm Urban/ Rain : 14.14 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Engine 7
Engine Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Displacement 249.07 159.7
Compression Ratio 10.3 ± 0.3:1 10.0:1
Cooling System Oil Cooled Oil cooled with Ram Air Assist
Bore 72 62
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 61 52
Valve Per Cylinder 2 4
Battery 3
Battery Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Battery Type VRLA MF
Battery Capacity 12V 8Ah 12V, 6Ah
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel 6
Fuel Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Fuel Supply Fuel Injection Fuel Injection: Bosch- Closed loop
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Capacity 14 12
Fuel Reserve 2 2
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Dimensions 8
Dimensions Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Ground Clearance 165 180
Height 1050 1050
Kerb Weight 164 146
Length 1989 2035
Passenger Footrest Yes Yes
Saddle Height 795 800
Seat Height 795 800
Width 743 819
Transmission 3
Transmission Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gear Box 5 Speed 5 speed
Transmission Constant Mesh Manual
Brakes 5
Brakes Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Rear Brake Disc Disc
Abs Dual Channel Dual Channel
Front Brake Disc Disc
Front Brake Diameter 300 270
Rear Brake Diameter 230 240
Suspension 2
Suspension Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Suspension Front USD (37mm) Upside Down Forks with 37mm dia
Suspension Rear Monoshock nitrox Mono Shock
Wheels & Tyres 10
Wheels & Tyres Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Tyre Size Front :110/70 - 17 , Rear : 140/70 - 17 Front : 90/90-17 49, Rear : 130/70 R17 M/C 62P
Wheel Size Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch Front: 17 inch Rear: 17 inch
Wheels Type Alloy Alloy
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless Tubeless
Wheelbase 1351 1357
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
Front Tyre Pressure Rider — 25
Electricals 4
Electricals Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Charging Point Yes —
Mobile Connectivity Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
Usb Charging Port Yes —
Lights 7
Lights Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Tail Light LED LED
Drls LED Yes
Projector Headlights Yes —
Led Tail Light Yes Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator Yes —
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Service Due Indicator — Yes
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Display LCD TFT
Instrument Console Fully Digital Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Techometer Analogue Digital
Clock Yes Yes
Seat 1
Seat Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Seat Type Split —
Features 3
Features Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Additional Features Gear indicator, Range Indicator RT-Fi ,GTT (Glide Through Technology), Race Derived O3C engine, Wave Bite key
Navigation Yes Yes
Call Sms Alerts Yes —
Other 11
Other Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 160 4V
Max Power 24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm Sport: 12.91 kW @ 9250 rpm,Urban:11.50 kW @ 8650 rpm
Emission Type BS-VI BS-VI
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI SI, 4 Stroke, Oil-Cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Body Type Street Bike Street Bike
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Frame Tubualar Frame Double cradle Split Synchro STIFF
Adjustable Windshield Yes —
Ignition CDI Electric Start
Head Light Bi functional LED projector headlamp LED Headlamp with DRL
Turn Signal Lamp LED LED
Braking Type — Dual Channel ABS

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V starts at ₹119,140. TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V is cheaper by ₹18,860 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V is listed at 41.4 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 2.6 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar N250 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 N250 or TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V?
Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V starts at ₹119,140. TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V is cheaper by ₹18,860 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V is listed at 41.4 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 2.6 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Pulsar N250 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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