Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs TVS Apache Rtr 180

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs TVS Apache Rtr 180: Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z starts at ₹190,000 and TVS Apache Rtr 180 starts at ₹126,000. TVS Apache Rtr 180 is cheaper by ₹64,000 at expected ex-showroom. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is listed at 32 kmpl; TVS Apache Rtr 180 is listed at 45 kmpl. TVS Apache Rtr 180 claims 13 kmpl more.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Pulsar NS400Z Apache Rtr 180
Expected ex-showroom ₹190,000 ₹126,000
Engine 349 cc 177 cc
Mileage 32.0 kmpl 45.0 kmpl
Power 42.42 bhp @ 9000 rpm Sport : 12.6 kW @ 9000 rpm, Urban/ Rain : 10.7 kW @ 8250 rpm
Top speed 150 kmph 113 kmph
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

₹190,000 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 NS400Z Apache Rtr 180
Mileage 32 Kmpl 45 Kmpl
Top Speed 150 113
Max Torque 33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm Sport : 15.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm, Urban/ Rain : 14.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Engine 6
Engine Pulsar NS400Z Apache Rtr 180
Displacement 349.13 177.4
Cooling System Advanced Liquid Cooling Oil Cooled
Bore 89 —
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 56.1 —
Valve Per Cylinder — 2
Battery 3
Battery Pulsar NS400Z Apache Rtr 180
Battery Capacity 12 V,8 AH 12V, 6Ah
Battery Type — MF Battery
Low Battery Indicator — Yes
Fuel 6
Fuel Pulsar NS400Z Apache Rtr 180
Fuel Capacity 12 12
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Fuel Supply — Fuel Injection
Fuel Type — Petrol
Fuel Reserve — 2
Dimensions 8
Dimensions Pulsar NS400Z Apache Rtr 180
Ground Clearance 165 180
Height 1057 1105
Kerb Weight 176 140
Length 1990 2085
Passenger Footrest Yes Yes
Seat Height 805 790
Width 846 730
Saddle Height — 790
Transmission 3
Transmission Pulsar NS400Z Apache Rtr 180
Clutch Assist & Slipper clutch Wet multi plate clutch
Gear Box 6 Speed 5 Speed
Transmission Manual Manual
Brakes 6
Brakes Pulsar NS400Z Apache Rtr 180
Rear Brake Disc Petal Disc
Abs Dual Channel ABS Single Channel Super-Moto ABS
Front Brake Disc Petal Disc
Switchable Abs Yes —
Front Brake Diameter 320 270
Rear Brake Diameter 230 200
Suspension 2
Suspension Pulsar NS400Z Apache Rtr 180
Suspension Front 43 mm USD Telescopic forks
Suspension Rear Monoshock with Nitrox, 6 step adjustable Monotube Inverted Gas filled shox (MIG) with spring aid
Wheels & Tyres 10
Wheels & Tyres Pulsar NS400Z Apache Rtr 180
Tyre Size Front: 110/70 - 17 / Rear: 150/60 - 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 1344 1326
Radial Tyre — Yes
Front Tyre Pressure Rider — 25
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion — 25
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider — 28
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion — 32
Electricals 3
Electricals Pulsar NS400Z Apache Rtr 180
Mobile Connectivity Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
Usb Charging Port Yes —
Lights 6
Lights Pulsar NS400Z Apache Rtr 180
Tail Light LED LED
Projector Headlights Yes —
Led Tail Light Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Drls — Yes
Service Due Indicator — Yes
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Pulsar NS400Z Apache Rtr 180
Display LCD LCD
Instrument Console Digital Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Techometer Digital Digital
Clock Yes Yes
Seat 1
Seat Pulsar NS400Z Apache Rtr 180
Seat Type Split Single
Features 4
Features Pulsar NS400Z Apache Rtr 180
Music Control Yes —
Navigation Yes Yes
Call Sms Alerts Yes Yes
Additional Features — Urban, Rain and Sport
Other 10
Other Pulsar NS400Z Apache Rtr 180
Max Power 42.42 bhp @ 9000 rpm Sport : 12.6 kW @ 9000 rpm, Urban/ Rain : 10.7 kW @ 8250 rpm
Emission Type BS6 Phase 2 BS-VI
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers SI, 4 stroke, Oil cooled, Fuel injected
Body Type Street Bike street Bike
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Frame Perimeter Frame Double cradle Synchro Stiff
Head Light LED AHO LED Headlamp with all time ON LED position lamp
Turn Signal Lamp LED LED
Stepup Seat Yes —
Tubless — Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z starts at ₹190,000 and TVS Apache Rtr 180 starts at ₹126,000. TVS Apache Rtr 180 is cheaper by ₹64,000 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is listed at 32 kmpl; TVS Apache Rtr 180 is listed at 45 kmpl. TVS Apache Rtr 180 claims 13 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z 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 NS400Z or TVS Apache Rtr 180?
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z starts at ₹190,000 and TVS Apache Rtr 180 starts at ₹126,000. TVS Apache Rtr 180 is cheaper by ₹64,000 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is listed at 32 kmpl; TVS Apache Rtr 180 is listed at 45 kmpl. TVS Apache Rtr 180 claims 13 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Pulsar NS400Z 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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