TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Apache Rtr 160 4V Pulsar NS160
Expected ex-showroom ₹119,140 ₹123,694
Engine 160 cc 160 cc
Mileage 41.4 kmpl 52.2 kmpl
Power Sport: 12.91 kW @ 9250 rpm,Urban:11.50 kW @ 8650 rpm 17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Top speed 114 kmph 120 kmph
TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V
TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V

₹119,140 Onwards

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Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Bajaj Pulsar NS160

₹123,694 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 4
Performance Apache Rtr 160 4V Pulsar NS160
Mileage 41.4 Kmpl 52.2 Kmpl
Top Speed 114 120
Max Torque Sport : 14.73 Nm @ 7250 rpm Urban/ Rain : 14.14 Nm @ 7250 rpm 14.6 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Mileage City — 40
Engine 7
Engine Apache Rtr 160 4V Pulsar NS160
Displacement 159.7 160.3
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.8+/-0.5:1
Cooling System Oil cooled with Ram Air Assist Oil Cooled
Bore 62 58
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 52 60
Valve Per Cylinder 4 4
Battery 3
Battery Apache Rtr 160 4V Pulsar NS160
Battery Type MF VRLA
Battery Capacity 12V, 6Ah DC, 12V, 8Ah
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel 6
Fuel Apache Rtr 160 4V Pulsar NS160
Fuel Supply Fuel Injection: Bosch- Closed loop Fuel Injection
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Capacity 12 12
Fuel Reserve 2 2.4
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Dimensions 8
Dimensions Apache Rtr 160 4V Pulsar NS160
Ground Clearance 180 170
Height 1050 1060
Kerb Weight 146 152
Length 2035 2017
Passenger Footrest Yes Yes
Saddle Height 800 —
Seat Height 800 —
Width 819 804
Transmission 3
Transmission Apache Rtr 160 4V Pulsar NS160
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Wet, Multi-Plate
Gear Box 5 speed 5 Speed
Transmission Manual Chain Drive
Brakes 5
Brakes Apache Rtr 160 4V Pulsar NS160
Rear Brake Disc Disc
Abs Dual Channel Dual Channel
Front Brake Disc Disc
Front Brake Diameter 270 300
Rear Brake Diameter 240 230
Suspension 2
Suspension Apache Rtr 160 4V Pulsar NS160
Suspension Front Upside Down Forks with 37mm dia 37 mm USD
Suspension Rear Mono Shock Nitrox mono shock
Wheels & Tyres 10
Wheels & Tyres Apache Rtr 160 4V Pulsar NS160
Tyre Size Front : 90/90-17 49, Rear : 130/70 R17 M/C 62P Front : 100/80-17 52 P , Rear : 130/70-17 62 P
Wheel Size Front: 17 inch Rear: 17 inch Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type Alloy Alloy
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless Tubeless
Wheelbase 1357 1372
Radial Tyre Yes 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 Apache Rtr 160 4V Pulsar NS160
Mobile Connectivity Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
Usb Charging Port — Yes
Lights 6
Lights Apache Rtr 160 4V Pulsar NS160
Tail Light LED LED
Drls Yes —
Led Tail Light Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Service Due Indicator Yes —
Distance To Empty Indicator — Yes
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Apache Rtr 160 4V Pulsar NS160
Display TFT LCD Display
Instrument Console Digital Analogue and Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Techometer Digital —
Clock Yes Yes
Seat 1
Seat Apache Rtr 160 4V Pulsar NS160
Seat Type — Split
Features 3
Features Apache Rtr 160 4V Pulsar NS160
Additional Features RT-Fi ,GTT (Glide Through Technology), Race Derived O3C engine, Wave Bite key —
Navigation Yes Yes
Call Sms Alerts — Yes
Other 12
Other Apache Rtr 160 4V Pulsar NS160
Max Power Sport: 12.91 kW @ 9250 rpm,Urban:11.50 kW @ 8650 rpm 17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Emission Type BS-VI BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type SI, 4 Stroke, Oil-Cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection Oil Cooled, Twin Spark, 4-Value FI Engine
Body Type Street Bike Street Bike
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Frame Double cradle Split Synchro STIFF Perimeter Frame
Braking Type Dual Channel ABS Dual Channel ABS
Ignition Electric Start —
Head Light LED Headlamp with DRL LED
Turn Signal Lamp LED Bulb
Pilot Lamps — Yes
Stepup Seat — Yes

Price difference

TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V starts at ₹119,140 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 starts at ₹123,694. TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V is cheaper by ₹4,554 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V is listed at 41.4 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is listed at 52.2 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 claims 10.8 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

FAQs

Which is cheaper, TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?
TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V starts at ₹119,140 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 starts at ₹123,694. TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V is cheaper by ₹4,554 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
TVS Apache Rtr 160 4V is listed at 41.4 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is listed at 52.2 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 claims 10.8 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Apache Rtr 160 4V or the Pulsar NS160?
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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