Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs TVS Apache Rtr 180

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs TVS Apache Rtr 180: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 180
Expected ex-showroom ₹138,000 ₹126,000
Engine 249 cc 177 cc
Mileage 44.0 kmpl 45.0 kmpl
Power 24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm Sport : 12.6 kW @ 9000 rpm, Urban/ Rain : 10.7 kW @ 8250 rpm
Top speed 132 kmph 113 kmph
Bajaj Pulsar N250
Bajaj Pulsar N250

₹138,000 Onwards

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TVS Apache Rtr 180
TVS Apache Rtr 180

₹126,000 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 3
Performance Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 180
Mileage 44 Kmpl 45 Kmpl
Top Speed 132 113
Max Torque 21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm Sport : 15.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm, Urban/ Rain : 14.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Engine 7
Engine Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 180
Displacement 249.07 177.4
Compression Ratio 10.3 ± 0.3:1 —
Cooling System Oil Cooled Oil Cooled
Bore 72 —
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 61 —
Valve Per Cylinder 2 2
Battery 3
Battery Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 180
Battery Type VRLA MF Battery
Battery Capacity 12V 8Ah 12V, 6Ah
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel 6
Fuel Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 180
Fuel Supply Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
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 180
Ground Clearance 165 180
Height 1050 1105
Kerb Weight 164 140
Length 1989 2085
Passenger Footrest Yes Yes
Saddle Height 795 790
Seat Height 795 790
Width 743 730
Transmission 3
Transmission Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 180
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Wet multi plate clutch
Gear Box 5 Speed 5 Speed
Transmission Constant Mesh Manual
Brakes 5
Brakes Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 180
Rear Brake Disc Petal Disc
Abs Dual Channel Single Channel Super-Moto ABS
Front Brake Disc Petal Disc
Front Brake Diameter 300 270
Rear Brake Diameter 230 200
Suspension 2
Suspension Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 180
Suspension Front USD (37mm) Telescopic forks
Suspension Rear Monoshock nitrox Monotube Inverted Gas filled shox (MIG) with spring aid
Wheels & Tyres 10
Wheels & Tyres Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 180
Tyre Size Front :110/70 - 17 , Rear : 140/70 - 17 Front : 90/90-17, Rear : 120/70-17
Wheel Size Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type Alloy Alloy
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless Tubeless
Wheelbase 1351 1326
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 180
Charging Point Yes —
Mobile Connectivity Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
Usb Charging Port Yes —
Lights 7
Lights Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 180
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 180
Display LCD LCD
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 180
Seat Type Split Single
Features 3
Features Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 180
Additional Features Gear indicator, Range Indicator Urban, Rain and Sport
Navigation Yes Yes
Call Sms Alerts Yes Yes
Other 11
Other Pulsar N250 Apache Rtr 180
Max Power 24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm Sport : 12.6 kW @ 9000 rpm, Urban/ Rain : 10.7 kW @ 8250 rpm
Emission Type BS-VI BS-VI
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI SI, 4 stroke, Oil cooled, Fuel injected
Body Type Street Bike street Bike
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Frame Tubualar Frame Double cradle Synchro Stiff
Adjustable Windshield Yes —
Ignition CDI —
Head Light Bi functional LED projector headlamp AHO LED Headlamp with all time ON LED position lamp
Turn Signal Lamp LED LED
Tubless — Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and TVS Apache Rtr 180 starts at ₹126,000. TVS Apache Rtr 180 is cheaper by ₹12,000 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; TVS Apache Rtr 180 is listed at 45 kmpl. TVS Apache Rtr 180 claims 1 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs TVS Apache Rtr 180 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 180?
Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and TVS Apache Rtr 180 starts at ₹126,000. TVS Apache Rtr 180 is cheaper by ₹12,000 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; TVS Apache Rtr 180 is listed at 45 kmpl. TVS Apache Rtr 180 claims 1 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Pulsar N250 or the Apache Rtr 180?
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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