Yamaha YZF R15 V3 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V

BikeWale brings you comparison of Yamaha YZF R15 V3 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. The ex-showroom price of Yamaha YZF R15 V3 is ₹ 1,49,239 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is ₹ 1,04,220. Yamaha YZF R15 V3 is available in 1 colour and 3 variants and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is available in 3 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 Yamaha YZF R15 V3 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V.

YZF R15 V3 vs Apache RTR 160 4V Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	YZF R15 V3	Apache RTR 160 4V
Price	₹ 1,49,239	₹ 1,04,220
Capacity	155 cc	159.7 cc
Power	18.37 bhp @ 10000 rpm	15.6 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Economy	42 kmpl	45 kmpl

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Yamaha
YZF R15 V3

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,49,239
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Apache RTR 160 4V

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₹ 1,04,220
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YZF R15 V3
Dual Channel ABS - BS VI
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Apache RTR 160 4V
Drum - ABS - BS-VI
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	18.37 bhp @ 10,000 rpm	15.6 bhp @ 8,250 rpm
Max Torque	14.1 Nm @ 8,500 rpm	14.12 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	155	159.7
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	58	--
Stroke (mm)	59	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	11.6 : 1	10.0:1
Ignition	TCI (Transistor controlled ignition)	Mapped Ignition System
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Oil Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet Multiple-disc	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	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	462	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.	42	45
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	114

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	282	270
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	220	130
Calliper Type	Dual Piston	--
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	100/80-17M/C 52P (Tubeless)	90/90-17 49P Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size	140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless)	110/80-17 57P Tubeless
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension	Swingarm (link suspension)	Mono Shock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	142	147
Overall Length (mm)	1,990	2,035
Overall Width (mm)	725	790
Overall Height (mm)	1,135	1,050
Wheelbase (mm)	1,325	1,357
Ground Clearance (mm)	170	180
Seat Height (mm)	815	800
Chassis Type	Deltabox	Double cradle Split Synchro STIFF

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
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	Dual Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
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	Digital	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	No	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	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	12V DC
Battery	12 V, 4.0 Ah(10 HR)	12V, 8Ah MF
Headlight Type	LED Headlamp	AHO LED Headlamp with LED position lamp
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Light	LED - 1W/ 2.5 W
Turn Signal	12V, 10W×2 / 12V, 10W×2	12V, 10W X 4
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	RT-Fi ,GTT (Glide Through Technology), Race Derived O3C engine, Wave Bite key

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Excellent handling characteristics
- Potent and a high-revving 155cc engine
- Instrument cluster is great to look at
- Easy to ride in the city
- Engine is smooth
- Good looking instrument cluster
Could be better
- Riding position is a bit aggressive
- Uncomfortable for pillion
- Quite expensive
- Quality could have been better
- Could have got sportier split seats

Colors


Available Colours	Thunder Grey	Metallic Blue Racing Red Knight Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.7(1891 ratings) 538 reviews	4.5(1452 ratings) 478 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4
Reliability	4	4
Performance	4	3
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	4	4
Maintenance cost	4	5
Extra Features	5	5

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R15 V3 model is best model of Yamaha com

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Apache - the perfect sports bike

I really love the TVS Apache rtr 160 4v bs6 compliant. Back in 2006 my dad had owned

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