Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

In 2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or TVS Apache RTR 160 choose which bike is best for you - compare these two bikes or scooters on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Price starts at Rs. 1.48 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) whereas the TVS Apache RTR 160 Price starts at Rs. 1.2 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). Pulsar NS160 engine makes power and torque 17.2 PS PS & 14.6 Nm. On the other hand, Apache RTR 160 engine makes power & torque 16.04 PS PS & 13.85 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar NS160 in 4 colours. TVS offers the Apache RTR 160 in 6 colours. The Pulsar NS160 mileage is around 40.36 kmpl. The Apache RTR 160 mileage is around 47 kmpl.
Pulsar NS160 vs Apache RTR 160 Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Pulsar ns160 Apache rtr 160
BrandBajajTVS
Price₹ 1.48 Lakhs₹ 1.2 Lakhs
Mileage40.36 kmpl47 kmpl
Engine Capacity160.3 cc159.7 cc
Power17.2 PS PS16.04 PS PS

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Pulsar NS160
₹1.48 Lakhs*
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Apache RTR 160
Dark Edition
₹1.20 Lakhs*
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Specification
Fuel Capacity
12 L12 L
Length
2017 mm2085 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm180 mm
Wheelbase
1372 mm1300 mm
Kerb Weight
152 kg137 kg
Height
1060 mm1105 mm
Saddle Height
807 mm-
Width
803.5 mm-
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mmFront :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm-
Tyre Size
Front :-100/80 -17 Rear :-130/70 -17Front :-90/90-17 Rear :-110/80-17
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm-
Front Brake
DiscDisc
Wheels Type
AlloyAlloy
Tyre Type
TubelessTubeless
Rear Brake
DiscDrum
Range
504 km-
Max Speed
120 kmph107 kmph
Max Power
17.2 PS @ 9000 rpm17.6 PS @ 9250 rpm
Stroke
60.7 mm-
Max Torque
14.6 Nm @ 7250 rpm13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Transmission
ManualManual
Displacement
160 cc160 cc
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
Clutch
Wet Multiplate-
Cooling System
Oil Cooled-
Starting
Kick and Self StartSelf Start Only
Gear Box
5 Speed-
Fuel Supply
Fuel InjectionFuel Injection
Emission Type
bs6-2.0bs6
Bore
58 mm-
Rear Suspension
Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister-
Front Suspension
Telescopic with Anti-friction Bush-
Features
Tripmeter
DigitalDigital
Seat Type
SplitSplit
Speedometer
DigitalDigital
Console
Digital-
Call/SMS Alerts
No-
Odometer
DigitalDigital
Fuel Gauge
Yes-
Clock
Yes-
Geo Fencing
No-
Instrument Console
Digital-
Passenger Footrest
Yes-
USB Charging Port
No-
Battery Capacity
12V,8Ah12V / 6 Ah
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
Halogen BulbLED
Low Fuel Indicator
YesYes
Headlight
Halogen BulbLED
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹1,70,759₹1,40,768
Ex-Showroom Price
₹1,47,763₹1,20,420
RTO
₹11,821₹9,633
Insurance
₹11,175₹10,715
Accessories Charges
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FastTag Charges
₹0₹0
Other Charges
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EMI
₹3,670₹3,025

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