Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the TVS Apache RTR 160. The TVS Apache RTR 160 is cheaper, retailing at Rs 109,036 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 sells at Rs 121,799. The TVS Apache RTR 160 has the smaller engine here, at 159.7cc, producing 15.82bhp and , while the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is powered by a 160.3cc engine which produces 15.82bhp and . The TVS Apache RTR 160 has a claimed mileage of 61 kmpl and the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has a claimed mileage of 52.2kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview
Price
121,799
Ex-Showroom Price
109,036
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 160.3 cc 159.7 cc
Weight 152 kg 137 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres 12 litres
BHP 17.03 bhp @ 9,000 rpm 15.82 bhp @ 8,750 rpm
Specifications
Brakes & Wheels
Braking System Dual Channel ABS Single Channel ABS
Caliper - Front 2 Piston 2 Piston
Caliper - Rear 1 Piston --
Front Brake Size 300 mm 270 mm
Front Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Wheel Size 17 inch 17 inch
Rear Brake Size 230 mm 130 mm
Rear Brake Type Disc Drum
Rear Wheel Size 17 inch 17 inch
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) -- --
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) -- --
Tyre Size -- --
Tyre Type Tubeless Tubeless
Wheel Type Alloy Alloy
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres 12 litres
Ground Clearance 170 mm 180 mm
Kerb Weight 152 kg 137 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 2.4 litres 2.5 litres
Seat Height 805 mm 790 mm
Seat Length -- --
Wheelbase 1,372 mm 1,300 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (km) 75,000 km 60,000 km
Standard Warranty (Years) 5 year 5 year
Power & Performance
Battery DC, 12V, 8Ah VRLA 12V, 6Ah MF
Bore x Stroke -- --
Clutch Wet Multiplate Wet Multiplate
Compression Ratio 9.8+/-0.5:1 10.0:1
Cooling System Oil Cooled Air Cooled
Cylinders 1 1
Displacement 160.3 cc 159.7 cc
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2 BS6 Phase 2
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 4 Up 1 Down 4 Up
Max Power 17.03 bhp @ 9,000 rpm 15.82 bhp @ 8,750 rpm
Max Torque 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm 13.85 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Mileage - ARAI 52.2 kmpl 61 kmpl
Mileage - Owner Reported 44 kmpl 45 kmpl
Riding Modes No Sport, Urban and Rain
Riding Range 626 km 732 km
Spark Plugs 2 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Top Speed 120 kmph 107 kmph
Transmission 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Valves Per Cylinder 4 2
Service & Maintenance Schedule
1st Service (Days) 30-45 30
1st Service (km) 500-750 km 500-750 km
2nd Service (Days) 240 90
2nd Service (Kms) 4500-5000 2500-3000
3rd Service (Days) 360 180
3rd Service (Kms) 9500-10000 5000-6000
4th Service (Days) -- 270
4th Service (Kms) -- 8500-9000
5th Service (Days) -- 365
5th Service (Kms) -- 11500-12000
No. of Free Services 3 5
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Perimeter Frame Double Cradle Synchro Stiff
Front Suspension Upside-down Forks Telescopic with Hydraulic Dampers. 105mm Stroke
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster No No
Rear Suspension Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features Split Grab Rails, LCD Instrument Cluster Glide Through Technology, Maximum Power - (Urban/Rain) - 13.32 PS @8000rpm, Max. Torque - (Urban/Rain) - 12.7Nm @6500rpm, Position Lamp, Roto Petal Disc Brake, Brake Fluid - DOT 4, Max. Speed Urban/Ra
Automatic Start Stop No No
Average Fuel Consumption Yes --
Average Speed No Yes
Boot Light -- --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Brightness Control Yes No
Call/SMS Alerts Yes No
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control No No
Digital Display Type LCD LCD
Display Size -- --
Distance to Empty Yes No
Document Storage -- --
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Yes Yes
Dual Lights No No
Engine Temperature Indicator No No
External Fuel Fill -- --
Front Storage Box No No
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Fuel Lid Opening Mechanism -- --
Gear Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Light Yes No
Geo Fencing No No
GPS & Navigation Turn by Turn Navigation No
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes Yes
Hazard Warning Lights No No
Headlight Type LED LED
Helmet Hooks -- --
High Beam Indicator Yes Yes
Instrument Console 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 Bluetooth No
Odometer Digital Digital
OTA Updates Not Available Not Available
Parking Brake -- --
Pass Light Yes Yes
Pillion Backrest No No
Pillion Footrest Yes Yes
Pillion Grab Rail Yes Yes
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat Yes
Projector Headlamp No No
Quickshifter No No
Real Time Mileage Indicator Yes --
Remote Fuel Lid Opening -- --
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 Kick and Self Start Self Start
Tachometer Digital Digital
Touch Screen Display No No
Traction Control No No
Tripmeter -- --
Turn Signal LED Halogen Bulb
Under Seat Storage No No
USB Charging Port Yes No
Vehicle Location Tracking Live Location No
Voice Assist No --
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