Which bike is better Honda Unicorn or TVS Apache RTR 160 4V?

According to our average user rating, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has a score of 4.5/5 while Honda Unicorn is rated 4.3/5.

Which bike among Honda Unicorn and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is cheaper?

Honda Unicorn is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between Honda Unicorn and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has a better mileage?

Honda Unicorn (50 kmpl) has a better mileage than TVS Apache RTR 160 4V (45 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier Honda Unicorn or TVS Apache RTR 160 4V?

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is heavier (145 kg) than Honda Unicorn (140 kg).

Honda Unicorn vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V

BikeWale brings you comparison of Honda Unicorn and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. The ex-showroom price of Honda Unicorn is ₹ 1,02,108 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is ₹ 1,12,610. Honda Unicorn is available in 3 colours and 1 variant and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is available in 3 colours and 6 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 Honda Unicorn and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V.

Unicorn vs Apache RTR 160 4V Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Unicorn	Apache RTR 160 4V
Price	₹ 1,02,108	₹ 1,12,610
Capacity	162.7 cc	159.7 cc
Power	12.73 bhp @ 7500 rpm	17.39 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Economy	50 kmpl	45 kmpl

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Unicorn

Version
Standard - BS VI

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₹ 1,02,108
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Apache RTR 160 4V

Version

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 1,12,610
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Unicorn
Standard - BS VI
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Apache RTR 160 4V
Single Disc - ABS - [2021]
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	12.73 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	17.39 bhp @ 9,250 rpm
Max Torque	14 Nm @ 5,500 rpm	14.73 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	162.7	159.7
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	57.3	62
Stroke (mm)	63.1	52.9
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	10±0.2	10.0:1
Ignition	Digital	Mapped Ignition System
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Air 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)	13	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2	2.5
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	650	540
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
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	106	114

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)	240	270
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	130
Calliper Type	Dual Piston	Dual Piston
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Front Tyre Size	80/100 - 18	90/90 - 17
Rear Tyre Size	100/90 - 18	110/80 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	28
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	33	32
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Mono Shock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	140	145
Overall Length (mm)	2,081	2,035
Overall Width (mm)	756	790
Overall Height (mm)	1,103	1,050
Wheelbase (mm)	1,335	1,357
Ground Clearance (mm)	187	180
Seat Height (mm)	798	800
Chassis Type	Diamond	Double cradle Split Synchro STIFF

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	3	5
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	42000 Kilometers	60000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Analogue	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	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	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm	No	No
Stepped Seat	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	1	2
Tripmeter Type	Analogue	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	No	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	No	Yes
Battery	12V 4Ah	12V, 8Ah MF
Headlight Type	Halogen And Bulb Type	AHO LED Headlamp with LED position lamp
Brake/Tail Light	Bulb Type	LED - 1W/ 2.5 W
Turn Signal	Yes	12V, 10W X 4
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Premium Front Cowl	RT-Fi ,GTT (Glide Through Technology), Race Derived O3C engine, Wave Bite key

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- 150cc engine offers excellent refinement
- Has good low and mid-range torque
- Good fuel efficiency
- Easy to ride in the city
- Engine is smooth
- Good looking instrument cluster
Could be better
- Design is too old
- Not a feature rich motorcycle
- Quite pricey for its segment
- Quality could have been better
- Could have got sportier split seats

Colors


Available Colours	Pearl Igneous Black Imperial Red Metallic Mat Axis Gray Metallic	Metallic Blue Racing Red Knight Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.3(452 ratings) 152 reviews	4.5(1644 ratings) 544 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.0	4.5
Reliability	4.0	4.3
Performance	4.2	4.4
Comfort	4.2	4.5
Service Experience	3.8	4.0
Maintenance cost	3.7	3.9
Value for Money	3.8	4.2
Extra Features	3.7	4.4

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Hard gear shifting lack of smoothness po

Lack of smoothness. Rpm goes to 3000 at every start, its remain continues for 10-15 m

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Bad service overall

Very bad service experience facing 7of hurdles changed dealers but the problem remain

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