Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or TVS Apache RTR 180?

According to our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has a score of 4.6/5 while TVS Apache RTR 180 is rated 4.6/5.

Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and TVS Apache RTR 180 is cheaper?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or TVS Apache RTR 180?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is heavier (151 kg) than TVS Apache RTR 180 (141 kg).

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs TVS Apache RTR 180

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and TVS Apache RTR 180. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is ₹ 1,17,796 and TVS Apache RTR 180 is ₹ 1,19,633. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is available in 3 colours and 1 variant and TVS Apache RTR 180 is available in 3 colours and 1 variant. 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 NS160 and TVS Apache RTR 180.

Pulsar NS160 vs Apache RTR 180 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS160	Apache RTR 180
Price	₹ 1,17,796	₹ 1,19,633
Capacity	160.3 cc	177.4 cc
Power	17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm	16.56 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Economy	41 kmpl	41 kmpl

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Pulsar NS160

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Twin Disc - ABS - BS VI

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₹ 1,17,796
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Apache RTR 180

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BS VI

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₹ 1,19,633
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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	17.03 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	16.56 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm	15.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	160.3	177.4
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	58	62
Stroke (mm)	60.7	58
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	9.8+/-0.5:1	10.0:1
Ignition	DTS-i	Dual mode digital ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Oil Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	12	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.4	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	492	492
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.	41	41
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	120	113

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	Single Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	260	270
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	200
Calliper Type	Dual Piston	Dual Piston
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90 -17	90/90-17 49P Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size	120/80 -17	110/80-17 57P Tubeless
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	28
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	32
Front Suspension	Telescopic with Anti-friction Bush	Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension	Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister	Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	151	141
Overall Length (mm)	2,017	2,085
Overall Width (mm)	803.5	730
Overall Height (mm)	1,060	1,105
Wheelbase (mm)	1,372	1,326
Ground Clearance (mm)	176	170
Seat Height (mm)	805	790
Chassis Type	Perimeter Frame	Double Cradle Synchro STIFF

Manufacturer Warranty


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

features


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

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets a tractable engine
- Good ride and handling
- Affordable spare parts
- Known for its torquey engine
- Easy to ride in the city
- Gets ABS with Rear lift wheel lift-off protection
Could be better
- Old-looking instrument cluster
- It gets skinnier rear tyre as compared to its rivals
- The parts tend to wear out soon
- Instrument cluster is boring to look at
- Front brake tends to fade after frequent use

Colors


Available Colours	Burnt Red Metallic Pearl White Pewter Grey	Matte Blue Pearl White Gloss Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.6(1230 ratings) 383 reviews	4.6(540 ratings) 161 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.6	4.6
Reliability	4.3	4.4
Performance	4.6	4.5
Comfort	4.4	4.5
Service Experience	4.1	4.2
Maintenance cost	4.5	3.7
Value for Money	4.2	4.3
Extra Features	4.5	4.0

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In Jan 2022 I bought this bike was really awesome. Very comfortable for riding on the

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FAQs About Pulsar NS160 & Apache RTR 180

Q: Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or TVS Apache RTR 180?

A: According to our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has a score of 4.6/5 while TVS Apache RTR 180 is rated 4.6/5.
Q: Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and TVS Apache RTR 180 is cheaper?

A: Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike is heavier Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or TVS Apache RTR 180?

A: Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is heavier (151 kg) than TVS Apache RTR 180 (141 kg).

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