Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V : If you are going to buy a stylish and powerful bike under 160cc, two top choices are the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. Both bikes are highly popular in India and ideal for daily driving, college commutes, and weekend outings. Both are fashionable, equipped with strong engines, and provide good mileage. But what is the best choice for you? Let’s compare them in very simple words.
1. Design and Look
The Pulsar N160 looks strong and muscular. It is equipped with a heavy fuel tank, aggressive headlamp, and sharp look. It is based on the bigger Pulsar N250, hence it has a premium feel.
The Apache RTR 160 4V looks aggressive and sharp. It has LED headlamps, racing decals, and aggressive look. Younger riders especially like its look.
2. Engine and Power
Pulsar N160 is equipped with a 164.82cc engine. It produces around 16 PS of power and 14.65 Nm of torque. So, it is smooth and adequate for highway and city driving.
Apache RTR 160 4V also has a smaller engine – 159.7cc – but produces more power, around 17.55 PS, and torque of 14.73 Nm. So, Apache is slightly quicker and is sportier in nature.
3. Ride Comfort and Handling
The Pulsar N160 is well-handling. It is comfortable for daily riding and stable at high speeds. It comes with wider tyres for better grip.
The Apache 160 4V is lighter and more responsive. It is very comfortable to ride in traffic and very quick to turn. Apache is fun to ride if you like sporty rides.
4. Features
Pulsar N160 has an LED headlamp, digital instrument cluster, and dual-channel ABS (in top variant).
Apache RTR 160 4V has Bluetooth features, riding modes (Urban, Rain, Sport), digital instrument cluster, and LED lighting. It has more intelligent features compared to Pulsar.
5. Mileage and Cost
Pulsar N160 offers around 45–50 km/l mileage and starts from around Rs 1.30 lakh.
Apache RTR 160 4V gives about 40–45 km/l and is priced around Rs 1.25 to Rs 1.35 lakh, based on the model.