Sunday, July 13, 2025

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Vs Hero Xtreme 160R : Specifications, Features And Price Comparison

TVS Motor Company has recently updated its most popular Apache RTR 160V with more power & torquier engine, and that too without increasing the prices. This has made Apache a more strong contender in its segment. So, we have decided to pit the Apache RTR 160 4V against its rivals for a comprehensive on-paper comparison. 

pulsar ns 160 vs apache 160 4v comparison

Dimensions

 

TVS RTR 160 4V

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Hero Xtreme 160R

Seat height

800mm

805mm

790mm

Wheelbase

1357mm

1372mm

1327mm

Ground clearance

180mm

177mm

167mm

Fuel tank capacity

12-litres

12-litres

12-litres

Kerb weight

upto 149kg  

151kg

upto 139.5kg  

 

  • The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has the largest wheelbase in the segment which will offer good straight-line stability.  
  • With the least kerb weight and shortest wheelbase, the Hero Xtreme 160R will be the easiest to manoeuvre in city condition. It also has the lowest seat height among all, making it suitable for riders with short height. 
  • The Apache RTR offers a great balance between all parameters. And at 180mm, it offers the highest ground clearance, making it fit for high bumps. 
  • All three motorcycles pack a 12-litre fuel tank. 

Underpinnings

 

TVS RTR 160 4V

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Hero Xtreme 160R

Frame Type

Double cradle split synchro stiff frame

Perimeter frame

Diamond frame

Front suspension

Telescopic fork

Telescopic fork

Telescopic fork

Rear suspension

Monoshock

Monoshock

Monoshock

Front brake

270mm

260mm

276mm

Rear brake

130mm Drum/ 200mm disc

230mm

130mm Drum / 220mm Disc

ABS

Single Channel ABS

Single Channel ABS

Single Channel ABS

Front tyre

90/90-17

90/90 -17

100/80-17 

Rear tyre

  • Drum variant: – 110/80-17 
  • Disc variant: – 130/70-17

120/80 -17

130/70-17

 

  • The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 utilises a superior perimeter frame which offers more rigidity, stability and agile handling. 
  • Suspension duties are handled by a telescopic front fork and monoshock unit for all the three bikes that are being compared.
  • The Apache RTR's braking system is on par with the Xtreme. However, at 276mm, the Hero motorcycle has a slightly larger front brake. On the other hand, the NS160 gets the biggest rear disc brake.
  • The trio feature single-channel ABS as standard. 
  • As for tyres, the Xtreme has the widest tyres in the lot, helping it to achieve a slightly better road grip. 

Engine Specifications 

 

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Hero Xtreme 160R

Engine Displacement

159.7cc

160.3cc

163cc 

Cooling System

oil-cooled 

oil-cooled 

air-cooled 

Max Power

17.63PS @ 9250rpm

17.2PS @9000rpm

15.2PS @ 8500rpm

Peak Torque

14.73Nm @ 7250rpm

14.6Nm @ 7250rpm

14Nm @ 6500rpm

Transmission 

5-speed

5-speed

5-speed

With the recent update, the Apache's 159.7cc generating a segment-leading 17.63PS of maximum power and 14.73Nm of peak torque, whereas the Honda Xtreme 160R produces the lowest performance figures among the three bikes featured here. 

Features

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V features

 

TVS RTR 160 4V

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Hero Xtreme 160R

Headlamps

LED 

Halogen

LED

AHO No No

Indicators

Bulb type

Bulb type

LED

DRLs

No (Position lamps only)

No (Pilot Lamp Only)

Taillamps

LED

LED

LED

Instrument cluster Type

Fully-digital

Semi-digital

Fully-digital

Speedometer type

digital

digital

digital

Tachometer

digital

analogue

digital

Tripmeter

Navigation

No

No

No

Side stand indicator

No

No

Service reminder

Lap Timer, 0-60 timer No No
Top speed recorder No No

Kill Switch

Electric start

Hazard light switch

No

No

Mobile Charging Socket

No

No

No

Glide Through Technology

No

As you can see from the table, there is a neck-to-neck competition between the Apache RTR 160V and Xtreme 160R. But its the Xtreme 160R that offers more practical features like hazard lamp and side stand indicator, which the RTR and Pulsar miss out on. 

Price

Model

TVS RTR 160 4V

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Hero Xtreme 160R

Ex-showroom Price

  • Drum:- Rs 1,07,270
  • Disc: – Rs 1,10,320

Rs 1,10,086

 

Verdict

The Hero Xtreme 160R is giving a really tough competition to both the bikes. It's the most feature-packed naked streetgihter here. Also, the disc variant of Xtreme 160R undercuts both offerings by approximately Rs 3,000. However, if the performance is taken into consideration, the Apache RTR 160 4V offers superb value. Also, its features list is on par with the Xtreme except for some features. The NS160, on the other hand, feels outdated in terms of features.  

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