Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar 125, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar 150?

According to our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar 150 has a score of 4.5/5, Bajaj Pulsar 125 is rated 4.3/5 while TVS Apache RTR 160 has a rating of 4.5/5.

Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar 125, TVS Apache RTR 160 and Bajaj Pulsar 150 is cheaper?

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between Bajaj Pulsar 125, TVS Apache RTR 160 and Bajaj Pulsar 150 has a better mileage?

Bajaj Pulsar 125 (50 kmpl) has a better mileage than Bajaj Pulsar 150 (48 kmpl) and TVS Apache RTR 160 (45 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier Bajaj Pulsar 125, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar 150?

Bajaj Pulsar 150 is heavier (150 kg) than Bajaj Pulsar 125 (140 kg) and TVS Apache RTR 160 (139 kg).

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar 125, TVS Apache RTR 160. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar 125 is ₹ 78,495 , TVS Apache RTR 160 is ₹ 1,11,900. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is available in 3 colours and 4 variants, TVS Apache RTR 160 is available in 6 colours and 2 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Bajaj Pulsar 125, TVS Apache RTR 160.

Pulsar 125 vs Apache RTR 160 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar 125	Apache RTR 160
Price	₹ 78,495	₹ 1,11,900
Capacity	124.4 cc	159.7 cc
Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	15.31 bhp @ 8400 rpm
Economy	50 kmpl	45 kmpl

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Pulsar 125

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₹ 78,495
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Apache RTR 160

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₹ 1,11,900
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Pulsar 150

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₹ 1,10,754

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Pulsar 125
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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	11.64 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	15.31 bhp @ 8,400 rpm	13.8 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	10.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm	13.25 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	124.4	159.7	149.5
Cylinders	1	1	1
Bore (mm)	56	62	56
Stroke (mm)	50.5	52.9	60.7
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2	2
Compression Ratio	10.22 +/- 0.3 :1	10.0:1	9.8 +/- 0.3 : 1
Ignition	Digital Twin Spark Ignition	IDI-Dual mode digital ignition	Digital Twin Spark Ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Clutch	Wet Multi Plate	Wet, Multi Plate	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11.5	12	15
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.5	2.5	3.2
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	575	540	720
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	50	45	48
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	100+	107	110

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	CBS	Single Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Drum	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	170	270	280
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	130	230
Calliper Type	No	Dual Piston	Dual Piston
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17	17
Front Tyre Size	80/100 - 17	90/90-17 49P Tubeless	80/100 - 17
Rear Tyre Size	100/90 - 17	110/80-17 57P Tubeless	120/80 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	28	28
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	32	32
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic with Hydraulic Dampers. 105mm Stroke	Telescopic, 37mm Conventional fork
Rear Suspension	Twin Gas Shock	Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid	Twin Shock absorber, Gas filled with Canister

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	140	139	150
Overall Length (mm)	2,055	2,085	2,035
Overall Width (mm)	755	730	750
Overall Height (mm)	1,060	1,105	1,115
Wheelbase (mm)	1,320	1,300	1,345
Ground Clearance (mm)	165	180	165
Seat Height (mm)	790	790	785
Chassis Type	Single down tube	Double Cradle Synchro Stiff	Double Cradle

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	5	5	5
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	75000 Kilometers	60000 Kilometers	75000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No	No
USB charging port	No	No	No
Front storage box	No	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Analogue
Stand Alarm	Yes	No	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	1	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	Yes	No
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	No	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes	No
Battery	12V Full DC MF	12V, 8Ah MF	12V Full DC
Headlight Type	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	LED Taillamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Split Grab Rails	RT-Fi, GTT(Glide through technology)	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- The 125cc motor has good low and mid-range
- Decent riding position
- Cheap to maintain
- Quite nible on the corners
- The engine is smooth and potent
- Rides quite well over bad roads
- Engine performance is good
- Great service reach
- Cheap to maintain
Could be better
- Lack of modern features
- Still has the crude engine sound
- Doesn't look attractive
- Lack of features compared to its competition
- Quite old instrument cluster design
- Gets a skinny rear tyre

Colors


Available Colours	Solar Red Neon Green Neon Silver	Matte Red Matte Blue Gloss Red Pearl White Gloss Black T Grey	Sparkle Black Blue Sparkle Black Silver Sparkle Black Red

Reviews


Overall rating	4.3(614 ratings) 157 reviews	4.5(2459 ratings) 721 reviews	4.5(3531 ratings) 1203 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.3	4.5	4.5
Reliability	4.1	4.4	4.4
Performance	4.0	4.7	4.3
Comfort	4.4	4.4	4.5
Service Experience	3.9	4.2	4.2
Maintenance cost	3.9	4.3	4.0
Value for Money	3.9	4.2	4.3
Extra Features	3.8	4.5	4.0

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Best tourer and commuter bike of the yea

The bike is awesome but the bs6 compliant is not so good due to the engine being off

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All round a nice motorcycle

Buying experience: bajaj showroom employees were very welcoming and helpful with the

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The new Bajaj Pulsar 125 is priced at Rs 66,618 ex showroom. So can this new entrant bite a sizeable portion off the 125cc segment that’s dominated by the Honda CB Shine? In this video, Vikrant Singh rode the Pulsar 125 to give you all the answers.


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FAQs About Pulsar 125 & Apache RTR 160

Q: Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar 125, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar 150?

A: According to our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar 150 has a score of 4.5/5, Bajaj Pulsar 125 is rated 4.3/5 while TVS Apache RTR 160 has a rating of 4.5/5.
Q: Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar 125, TVS Apache RTR 160 and Bajaj Pulsar 150 is cheaper?

A: Bajaj Pulsar 125 is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike between Bajaj Pulsar 125, TVS Apache RTR 160 and Bajaj Pulsar 150 has a better mileage?

A: Bajaj Pulsar 125 (50 kmpl) has a better mileage than Bajaj Pulsar 150 (48 kmpl) and TVS Apache RTR 160 (45 kmpl).
Q: Which bike is heavier Bajaj Pulsar 125, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar 150?

A: Bajaj Pulsar 150 is heavier (150 kg) than Bajaj Pulsar 125 (140 kg) and TVS Apache RTR 160 (139 kg).

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