Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar 150

From ₹1.15 Lakh

Pulsar 150 version

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TVS Motor

Apache RTR 160

From ₹1.14 Lakh

Apache RTR 160 version

Full Apache RTR 160 page Change

Bajaj Pulsar 150Pulsar 150 SD Standard Single Seat LCD · ₹1.15 Lakh

Only differences

TVS Apache RTR 160Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition) · ₹1.14 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar 150: ₹1.15 Lakh Apache RTR 160: ₹1.14 Lakh (ahead) Apache RTR 160 ₹1,343 cheaper

Braking Pulsar 150: Single-channel ABS Apache RTR 160: Single-channel ABS

Mileage Pulsar 150: 47.5 kmpl Apache RTR 160: Not published Claimed

Power Pulsar 150: 13.8 bhp Apache RTR 160: 15.82 bhp (ahead) Torque 14.1 vs 14.73 Nm

Weight Pulsar 150: 148 kg Apache RTR 160: 137 kg Seat height 785 vs 790 mm

Versions Pulsar 150: 4 Apache RTR 160: 12 (ahead)

Pick the Apache RTR 160 for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.15 Lakh

₹1.14 Lakh

On-road in

₹1.3 Lakh

₹1.32 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹2,189 a month

₹2,223 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

13.8 bhp

15.82 bhp

Torque

14.1 Nm

14.73 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

47.5 kmpl

Not published

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark

Single cylinder, air-cooled 2-valve (2V) or air/oil-cooled 4-valve (4V) tune

Displacement (cc)

149.5 cc

159.7 cc

Compression Ratio

9.8:1

10.0:1

Cooling

Air Cooled

Air Cooled (2V) or Air/Oil Cooled (4V)

Gearbox

5-speed manual

Clutch

Wet multiplate

Drive Type

Chain drive

Bore x Stroke

Not listed

62 mm x 52.9 mm (4V)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 260 mm on all versions

Disc

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Drum, 130mm (Single Disc) or Disc, 230mm (Twin Disc)

Drum

Braking System

Single Channel ABS

Not listed

Wheel Type

Alloy, 17-inch front & rear

Tyre Type

Tubeless

ABS/CBS Type

Not listed

Single-channel ABS

Front Tyre Size

Not listed

90/90-17

Rear Tyre Size

Not listed

110/80-17 (2V), 130/70-17 (4V)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

Telescopic, 33 mm fork

Telescopic with hydraulic dampers

Rear Suspension

Monoshock, 110 mm stroke

Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG)

Frame Type

Diamond type frame, with the engine as a stressed member

Double cradle synchro stiff (2V), Split Synchro Stiff (4V)

Wheelbase (mm)

1,320 mm (Single Disc) / 1,345 mm (Twin Disc)

1,300 mm (2V), 1,357 mm (4V)

Ground Clearance (mm)

165 mm

180 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2,055 mm (Single Disc) / 2,035 mm (Twin Disc)

Not listed

Width (mm)

765 mm (Single Disc) / 750 mm (Twin Disc)

Not listed

Height (mm)

1,060 mm (Single Disc) / 1,115 mm (Twin Disc)

Not listed

Seat Height (mm)

785 mm

790 mm (2V), 800 mm (4V)

Kerb Weight (kg)

148 kg (Single Disc) / 150 kg (Twin Disc)

137 kg (2V), 144 kg (4V)

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

15 litres

12 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

5-inch colour LCD with Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation (SD); 5-inch TFT with Bluetooth (TD versions)

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

Gear Shift Light

Yes

Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Side-stand Engine Cut-off

Yes

Not listed

Kill Switch

Yes

Not listed

Center Stand

Yes

Not listed

Riding Modes

Not listed

Sport, Urban and Rain

Lights

Headlight

LED, with 2 pilot lamps and Auto Headlamp On

LED with DRL

Taillight

LED

Turn Indicators

Bulb on the SD; LED on the TD versions

LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Single seat on the SD and TD Single Seat; split seat on the TD Split Seat versions

Single piece seat, scooped, with split grab rails

Under-Seat Storage

Not listed

Not applicable

Choice

Versions

4 versions

12 versions

Price range

₹1.15 Lakh – ₹1.29 Lakh

₹1.14 Lakh – ₹1.41 Lakh

Colours

5 colours

14 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Pulsar 150 SD Standard Single Seat LCD₹1.15 Lakh Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum₹1.16 Lakh Apache RTR 160 ₹907 more

On-road price in six cities

Pulsar 150 Pulsar 150 SD Standard Single Seat LCD against Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition)

City	Pulsar 150	Apache RTR 160	Gap
Mumbai	₹1.34 Lakh	₹1.36 Lakh	Pulsar 150 ₹2,000 less
Pune	₹1.34 Lakh	₹1.36 Lakh	Pulsar 150 ₹2,000 less
New Delhi	₹1.3 Lakh	₹1.32 Lakh	Pulsar 150 ₹2,040 less
Bengaluru	₹1.42 Lakh	₹1.44 Lakh	Pulsar 150 ₹1,906 less
Chennai	₹1.35 Lakh	₹1.37 Lakh	Pulsar 150 ₹1,987 less
Hyderabad	₹1.38 Lakh	₹1.4 Lakh	Pulsar 150 ₹1,947 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Pulsar 150 or the Apache RTR 160?

The Apache RTR 160, by ₹1,343 on the versions compared here: Pulsar 150 Pulsar 150 SD Standard Single Seat LCD at ₹1.15 Lakh against Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition) at ₹1.14 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.3 Lakh against ₹1.32 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar 150 Pulsar 150 SD Standard Single Seat LCD makes 13.8 bhp and 14.1 Nm and the Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition) makes 15.82 bhp and 14.73 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,189 a month for the Pulsar 150 and ₹2,223 for the Apache RTR 160, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.