TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the TVS Apache RTR 160 and the Bajaj Pulsar NS160. 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
109,036
Ex-Showroom Price
121,799
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 159.7 cc 160.3 cc
Weight 137 kg 152 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres 12 litres
BHP 15.82 bhp @ 8,750 rpm 17.03 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Specifications
Brakes & Wheels
Braking System Single Channel ABS Dual Channel ABS
Caliper - Front 2 Piston 2 Piston
Caliper - Rear -- 1 Piston
Front Brake Size 270 mm 300 mm
Front Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Wheel Size 17 inch 17 inch
Rear Brake Size 130 mm 230 mm
Rear Brake Type Drum Disc
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 180 mm 170 mm
Kerb Weight 137 kg 152 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 2.5 litres 2.4 litres
Seat Height 790 mm 805 mm
Seat Length -- --
Wheelbase 1,300 mm 1,372 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (km) 60,000 km 75,000 km
Standard Warranty (Years) 5 year 5 year
Power & Performance
Battery 12V, 6Ah MF DC, 12V, 8Ah VRLA
Bore x Stroke -- --
Clutch Wet Multiplate Wet Multiplate
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.8+/-0.5:1
Cooling System Air Cooled Oil Cooled
Cylinders 1 1
Displacement 159.7 cc 160.3 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 15.82 bhp @ 8,750 rpm 17.03 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque 13.85 Nm @ 7,000 rpm 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Mileage - ARAI 61 kmpl 52.2 kmpl
Mileage - Owner Reported 45 kmpl 44 kmpl
Riding Modes Sport, Urban and Rain No
Riding Range 732 km 626 km
Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder 2 Per Cylinder
Top Speed 107 kmph 120 kmph
Transmission 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Valves Per Cylinder 2 4
Service & Maintenance Schedule
1st Service (Days) 30 30-45
1st Service (km) 500-750 km 500-750 km
2nd Service (Days) 90 240
2nd Service (Kms) 2500-3000 4500-5000
3rd Service (Days) 180 360
3rd Service (Kms) 5000-6000 9500-10000
4th Service (Days) 270 --
4th Service (Kms) 8500-9000 --
5th Service (Days) 365 --
5th Service (Kms) 11500-12000 --
No. of Free Services 5 3
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Double Cradle Synchro Stiff Perimeter Frame
Front Suspension Telescopic with Hydraulic Dampers. 105mm Stroke Upside-down Forks
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster No No
Rear Suspension Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features 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 Split Grab Rails, LCD Instrument Cluster
Automatic Start Stop No No
Average Fuel Consumption -- Yes
Average Speed Yes No
Boot Light -- --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Brightness Control No Yes
Call/SMS Alerts No Yes
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control No No
Digital Display Type LCD LCD
Display Size -- --
Distance to Empty No Yes
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 No Yes
Geo Fencing No No
GPS & Navigation No Turn by Turn Navigation
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 No Bluetooth
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 Yes Stepped Seat
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 No Yes
Start Type Self Start Kick and Self Start
Tachometer Digital Digital
Touch Screen Display No No
Traction Control No No
Tripmeter -- --
Turn Signal Halogen Bulb LED
Under Seat Storage No No
USB Charging Port No Yes
Vehicle Location Tracking No Live Location
Voice Assist -- No
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