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TVS Apache RTR 160

Street Motorcycle · Petrol

17.31 bhp
Power
14.73 Nm
Torque

Variant

12 variants
Ex-showroom · Apache RTR 160 4V Single Channel ABS ₹1.27 Lakh
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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • Genuine choice between an affordable base tune and a more powerful externally-cooled 4V engine
  • Real racing heritage and brand recognition from TVS Apache racing program

Worth knowing

  • 4V variant is genuinely heavier (144 kg vs 137 kg) for its extra performance
  • Single-channel ABS only, no dual-channel option

Performance

Apache RTR 160 4V Single Channel ABS
17.31bhp
14.73Nm
GearboxManual

Engine

159.7cc
Fuel tank12 L
Air Cooled (2V) or Air/Oil…5-speed manualWet multiplate

Rider safety

Single-channel ABSRiding modes
Rear brakeDrum

Rider fit

Seat height790 mm
Kerb weight137 kg
Wheelbase1,300 mm
Fuel tank12 L

Price

Apache RTR 160 4V Single Channel ABS
₹1.27 Lakh
Ex-showroom
On-road, Mumbai₹1.5 Lakh
EMI, 20% down, 5 years₹2,132 / month

Loan at 9.5% a year. Insurance in the on-road figure is an estimate.

Cockpit & tech

TVS Apache RTR 160, interior
  • DisplayDigital, with gear indicator and gear shift light (4V)
  • HeadlightLED with DRL

Photos

3 photosExterior, Interior, Lifestyle, 14 colours

Practical figures

Safety
Single-channel ABS

Vehicle Details

Variant / Tune RM Drum Black Edition / RM Drum / RM Disc / RM Disc Bluetooth / Racing Edition / Dual Channel ABS / Anniversary Edition

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type Single cylinder, air-cooled 2-valve (2V) or air/oil-cooled 4-valve (4V) tune
Displacement (cc) 159.7 cc
Max Power 15.82 bhp @ 8,750 rpm (2V) or 17.31 bhp @ 9,250 rpm (4V)
Max Torque 13.85 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2V) or 14.73 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (4V)
Bore x Stroke 62 mm x 52.9 mm (4V)
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Cooling Air Cooled (2V) or Air/Oil Cooled (4V)
Gearbox 5-speed manual
Clutch Wet multiplate
Drive Type Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter Disc
Rear Brake Type & Diameter Drum
ABS/CBS Type Single-channel ABS
Wheel Type Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size 90/90-17
Rear Tyre Size 110/80-17 (2V), 130/70-17 (4V)
Tyre Type Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension Telescopic with hydraulic dampers
Rear Suspension Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG)
Frame Type Double cradle synchro stiff (2V), Split Synchro Stiff (4V)
Wheelbase (mm) 1,300 mm (2V), 1,357 mm (4V)
Ground Clearance (mm) 180 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height (mm) 790 mm (2V), 800 mm (4V)
Kerb Weight (kg) 137 kg (2V), 144 kg (4V)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 12 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type Digital, with gear indicator and gear shift light (4V)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes Sport, Urban and Rain

Lights

Headlight LED with DRL
Taillight LED
Turn Indicators LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type Single piece seat, scooped, with split grab rails
Under-Seat Storage Not applicable

Every variant

12 variants, pick one to see its figures
VariantGearbox and driveEx-showroom
Manual · RWD₹1.14 Lakh
Manual · RWD₹1.16 Lakh
Manual · RWD₹1.19 Lakh
Manual · Chain₹1.2 Lakh
Manual · RWD₹1.22 Lakh
Manual · RWD₹1.24 Lakh
Manual · RWD₹1.27 Lakh
Best valueManual · Chain₹1.27 Lakh
Manual · RWD₹1.28 Lakh
Manual · Chain₹1.33 Lakh
Manual · Chain₹1.39 Lakh
Manual · Chain₹1.41 Lakh

On-road price

Ex-showroom price plus RTO road tax and insurance for your city.

Estimate only. Actual RTO tax, insurance and accessory costs vary by dealer and change with government notifications, so always confirm the final on-road price with your dealer.

Or see the full breakdown for a specific city:

Mumbai, Maharashtra Pune, Maharashtra New Delhi Bengaluru, Karnataka Chennai, Tamil Nadu Hyderabad, Telangana Ahmedabad, Gujarat Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Bhubaneswar, Odisha Chandigarh
More cities (15)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand Gurugram, Haryana Guwahati, Assam Indore, Madhya Pradesh Jaipur, Rajasthan Kochi, Kerala Kolkata, West Bengal Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Ludhiana, Punjab Panaji, Goa Patna, Bihar Puducherry Ranchi, Jharkhand Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Daily running cost

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

TVS Apache RTR 160: quick answers

TVS Apache RTR 160 price in India starts at ₹1.14 Lakh ex-showroom, about ₹1.25 Lakh on-road in Puducherry. Our pick for value is the Apache RTR 160 4V Single Channel ABS.

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What is the on-road price of the TVS Apache RTR 160?

For the Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition), the cheapest version, it starts at about ₹1.25 Lakh in Puducherry, with road tax and insurance included. Elsewhere: Ahmedabad ₹1.3 Lakh, New Delhi ₹1.32 Lakh, Kolkata ₹1.33 Lakh, Mumbai ₹1.36 Lakh, Pune ₹1.36 Lakh, Chennai ₹1.37 Lakh, Hyderabad ₹1.4 Lakh, Bengaluru ₹1.44 Lakh. Plus 30 more cities, each with its own price page.

Which TVS Apache RTR 160 version is the best value?

Our pick is the Apache RTR 160 4V Single Channel ABS, at ₹1.27 Lakh ex-showroom. Over the version below it, it adds Single-channel ABS.

What brakes does the TVS Apache RTR 160 use?

Single-channel ABS or dual-channel ABS, depending on the version.

What are the TVS Apache RTR 160's main rivals?

The Yamaha FZ Rave, Keeway SR125 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160. See it side by side with the Yamaha FZ Rave.

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