Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs TVS Apache RTR 180

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and the TVS Apache RTR 180. The Bajaj Pulsar N160 is cheaper, retailing at Rs 116,501 whereas the TVS Apache RTR 180 sells at Rs 126,245. The Bajaj Pulsar N160 has the smaller engine here, at 164.82cc, producing 15.68bhp and , while the TVS Apache RTR 180 is powered by a 177.4cc engine which produces 15.68bhp and . The Bajaj Pulsar N160 has a claimed mileage of 51.6 kmpl and the TVS Apache RTR 180 has a claimed mileage of 42kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview
Price
116,501
Ex-Showroom Price
126,245
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 164.82 cc 177.4 cc
Weight 148 kg 140 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 litres 12 litres
BHP 15.68 bhp @ 8,750 rpm 16.78 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Specifications
Brakes & Wheels
Braking System Single Channel ABS Single Channel ABS
Front Brake -- --
Front Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Wheel Size 17 inch 17 inch
Rear Brake -- --
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
Rear Wheel Size 17 inch 17 inch
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) -- --
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) -- --
Tyre Size -- --
Tyre Type Tubeless Tubeless
Wheel Size -- --
Wheel Type Alloy Alloy
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 litres 12 litres
Ground Clearance 165 mm 180 mm
Kerb Weight 148 kg 140 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 2.8 litres 2 litres
Seat Height 795 mm 790 mm
Seat Length -- --
Wheelbase 1,358 mm 1,326 mm
Power & Performance
Battery 12 V 4 Ah VRLA 12V, 6Ah MF
Bore x Stroke -- --
Clutch Wet Multiplate Wet Multiplate
Compression Ratio 10.3 ± 0.3 :1 10.0:1
Cooling System Air Cooled Oil Cooled
Cylinders 1 1
Displacement 164.82 cc 177.4 cc
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2 BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type -- --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 4 Up 1 Down 4 Up
Max Power 15.68 bhp @ 8,750 rpm 16.78 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque 14.65 Nm @ 6,750 rpm 15.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Mileage - ARAI 51.6 kmpl --
Mileage - Owner Reported 46 kmpl 42 kmpl
Riding Modes No Sport, Urban and Rain
Riding Range 722 km --
Spark Plugs 2 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Top Speed 120 kmph 113 kmph
Transmission 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Tubular Frame Double Cradle Synchro STIFF
Front Suspension Telescopic, 37 mm Telescopic Forks
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster No No
Rear Suspension Monoshock with Nitrox Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Warranty and Services
1st Service -- --
2nd Service -- --
3rd Service -- --
4th Service -- --
5th Service -- --
No. of Free Services 3 5
Standard Warranty (km) 75,000 km 60,000 km
Standard Warranty (Years) 5 year 5 year
Vehicle Warranty -- --
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features -- Muffler - Conventional Design, Crash Alert, FI Technology, Glide Through Technology, Max. Power - Sport: 17.13PS @9000rpm, Urban/Rain: 13.87PS@8250rpm, Max. Torque - Urban/Rain: 14.2Nm @6000rpm, Brake
Adjustable levers No No
Automatic Start Stop No No
Average Fuel Consumption Yes Yes
Average Speed No Yes
Boot Light -- --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Call/SMS Alerts No Yes
Center stand availability No Yes
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control No No
Distance to Empty Yes No
Document Storage -- No
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Yes Yes
Engine Temperature Indicator No No
Front Storage Box No No
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Fuel Lid -- --
Gear Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Light Yes No
Geo Fencing No No
GPS & Navigation No Turn by Turn Navigation
Hazard Warning Indicator No Yes
Hazard Warning Lights No No
Headlight -- --
Headlight Type LED LED
Heated Grip No No
Helmet Hooks -- --
High Beam Indicator Yes Yes
Instrument Console -- --
Instrument Console Type Digital Digital
Keyless Lock/Unlock No No
Kill Switch Yes Yes
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Luggage Hooks -- --
Malfunction Indicator Yes Yes
Mobile Phone Connectivity No Bluetooth
Odometer Digital Digital
OTA Updates Not Available Not Available
Parking Brake -- --
Pass Light Yes Yes
Pillion Comfort -- --
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat Yes
Quickshifter No No
Real Time Mileage Indicator Yes No
Ride by Wire No No
Saree Guard Yes Yes
Seat Opening Switch -- --
Service Reminder Indicator Yes Yes
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off Yes Yes
Silencer Cover Yes Yes
Silent Start No No
Speedometer Digital Digital
Stand Alarm Yes No
Start Type Self Start Self Start
Tachometer Digital Digital
Touch Screen Display No No
Traction Control No No
Tripmeter -- --
Turn Signal LED Halogen Bulb
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System No No
Under Seat Storage No No
USB Charging Port Yes No
Vehicle Location Tracking No Last Park Location
Voice Assist No Yes
Windscreen No No
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