Bajaj Pulsar 220 F vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Bajaj Pulsar 220 F and the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is cheaper, retailing at Rs 116,491 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar 220 F sells at Rs 127,481. The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has the smaller engine here, at 159.7cc, producing 17.31bhp and , while the Bajaj Pulsar 220 F is powered by a 220cc engine which produces 17.31bhp and . The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has a claimed mileage of 41.4 kmpl and the Bajaj Pulsar 220 F has a claimed mileage of 40kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview
Price
127,481
Ex-Showroom Price
116,491
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 220 cc 159.7 cc
Weight 160 kg 143 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 litres 12 litres
BHP 20.11 bhp @ 8,500 rpm 16.1 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
Specifications
Brakes & Wheels
Braking System Single Channel ABS
Front Brake --
Front Brake Type Disc
Front Wheel Size 17 inch
Rear Brake --
Rear Brake Type Disc
Rear Wheel Size 17 inch
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) --
Tyre Size --
Tyre Type Tubeless
Wheel Size --
Wheel Type Alloy
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 litres
Ground Clearance 165 mm
Kerb Weight 160 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 3.2 litres
Seat Height 795 mm
Seat Length --
Wheelbase 1,350 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (km) 75,000 km
Standard Warranty (Years) 5 year
Vehicle Warranty --
Power & Performance
Battery 12V Full DC
Bore x Stroke --
Clutch Wet Multiplate
Compression Ratio 9.8 +/- 0.3 : 1
Cooling System Oil Cooled
Cylinders 1
Displacement 220 cc
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type --
Fuel Type Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 4 Up
Max Power 20.11 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque 18.55 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Mileage - ARAI --
Mileage - Owner Reported 40 kmpl
Riding Modes No
Riding Range --
Spark Plugs 2 Per Cylinder
Top Speed 136 kmph
Transmission 5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Chain Drive
Service & Maintenance Schedule
1st Service (Days) 30-45
1st Service (km) 500-750 km
2nd Service (Days) 240
2nd Service (Kms) 4500-5000
3rd Service (Days) 360
3rd Service (Kms) 9500-10000
4th Service (Days) --
4th Service (Kms) --
5th Service (Days) --
5th Service (Kms) --
No. of Free Services 3
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Double Cradle Down Tube
Front Suspension Telescopic, with anti-friction bush
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster No
Rear Suspension 5 way adjustable, Nitrox shock absorber
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Calliper Type --
Front Brake Size 270 mm
Front Brake Type Disc
Front Suspension Telescopic Fork
Front Tyre Size 90/90-17 49P Tubeless
Front Wheel Size 17 inch
Radial Tyres Yes
Rear Brake Size 130 mm
Rear Brake Type Drum
Rear Suspension Monoshox
Rear Tyre Size 110/80-17 57P Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size 17 inch
Tyre Type Tubeless
Wheel Type Alloy
Dimensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Double cradle Split Synchro STIFF
Ground Clearance 180 mm
Kerb Weight 143 kg
Overall Height 1,050 mm
Overall Length 2,050 mm
Overall Width 790 mm
Seat Height 800 mm
Wheelbase 1,357 mm
Engine & Transmission
Bore 62 mm
Clutch Wet Multiplate
Compression Ratio --
Cooling System Oil Cooled
Cylinders 1
Displacement 159.7 cc
Fuel Delivery System Carburetor
Fuel Type Petrol
Gearbox Type Manual
Ignition TCI (Transistor controlled ignition)
Max Power 16.1 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
Maximum Torque 14.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
No. of Gears 5
Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder
Stroke 53 mm
Transmission Type Chain Drive
Valves Per Cylinder 4
Fuel Efficiency & Performance
0 to 60 kmph 4.73 seconds
60 to 0 kmph --
Fuel Efficiency Range --
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres
Mileage - ARAI --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 2.5 litres
Top Speed 113 Kmph
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features Split Grab Rails
Automatic Start Stop No
Average Fuel Consumption Yes
Average Speed No
Boot Light --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED - 1W/ 2.5 W
Call/SMS Alerts Yes
Clock No Yes
Cruise Control No
Distance to Empty Yes
Document Storage --
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Yes
Engine Temperature Indicator Yes
Front Storage Box No
Fuel Gauge Digital
Fuel Lid --
Gear Indicator No
Gear Shift Light Yes
Geo Fencing No
GPS & Navigation Turn by Turn Navigation
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes
Hazard Warning Lights No
Headlight --
Headlight Type Halogen Bulb Bulb with AHO LED position lamp
Helmet Hooks --
High Beam Indicator Yes
Instrument Console --
Instrument Console Type Digital
Keyless Lock/Unlock No
Kill Switch Yes
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Luggage Hooks --
Malfunction Indicator Yes
Mobile Phone Connectivity Bluetooth
Odometer Digital Digital
OTA Updates Not Available
Parking Brake --
Pass Light Yes Yes
Pillion Comfort --
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat Yes
Quickshifter No
Real Time Mileage Indicator Yes
Saree Guard Yes
Seat Opening Switch --
Service Reminder Indicator Yes
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off Yes
Silencer Cover Yes
Silent Start No
Speedometer Digital Digital
Stand Alarm Yes No
Start Type Self Start Electric Start
Tachometer Digital --
Touch Screen Display No
Traction Control No
Tripmeter --
Turn Signal Halogen Bulb 12V, 10W X 4
Under Seat Storage No
USB Charging Port Yes
Vehicle Location Tracking Last Park Location
Voice Assist No
Antilock Braking System No
Battery 12V, 9Ah
Digital Fuel Guage Yes
Electric System 12V DC
Fuel Guage Yes
Headlight Bulb Type AHO 12V, 35/35W HS1 bulb
Killswitch Yes
No. of Tripmeters --
Pillion Backrest No
Pillion Footrest Yes
Pillion Grabrail Yes
Shift Light No
Stepped Seat No
Tripmeter Type --
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