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Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar 180
TVS Apache RTR 160

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar 180

From ₹1.22 Lakh

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TVS Motor

Apache RTR 160

From ₹1.14 Lakh

Full Apache RTR 160 page Change
Bajaj Pulsar 180Pulsar 180 · ₹1.22 Lakh
TVS Apache RTR 160Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition) · ₹1.14 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar 180: ₹1.22 Lakh Apache RTR 160: ₹1.14 Lakh (ahead) Apache RTR 160 ₹8,600 cheaper
Braking Pulsar 180: Single-channel ABS Apache RTR 160: Single-channel ABS
Power Pulsar 180: 16.77 bhp (ahead) Apache RTR 160: 15.82 bhp Torque 15 vs 14.73 Nm
Weight Pulsar 180: 156 kg Apache RTR 160: 137 kg
Versions Pulsar 180: 1 Apache RTR 160: 12 (ahead)

Pick the Pulsar 180 for more power.

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

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.22 Lakh
₹1.14 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.42 Lakh
₹1.32 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹3,766 a month
₹3,515 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
16.77 bhp
15.82 bhp
Torque
15 Nm
14.73 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Single Cylinder DTS-i
Single cylinder, air-cooled 2-valve (2V) or air/oil-cooled 4-valve (4V) tune
Displacement
178.61 cc
159.7 cc
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air Cooled (2V) or Air/Oil Cooled (4V)
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5-speed manual
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Wet multiplate
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain drive
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
62 mm x 52.9 mm (4V)
Compression Ratio
Not listed
10.0:1

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 280 mm
Disc
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 230 mm
Drum
Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Tyre Type
Tubeless
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, 37mm
Telescopic with hydraulic dampers
Rear Suspension
Twin gas-filled shock absorbers with canister
Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG)
Wheelbase
1,340 mm
1,300 mm (2V), 1,357 mm (4V)
Ground Clearance
165 mm
180 mm
Frame Type
Not listed
Double cradle synchro stiff (2V), Split Synchro Stiff (4V)

Dimensions

Length
2,035 mm
Not listed
Width
765 mm
Not listed
Height
1,115 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
156 kg
137 kg (2V), 144 kg (4V)
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 litres
12 litres
Seat Height
Not listed
790 mm (2V), 800 mm (4V)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully digital, reverse monochrome LCD, with Bluetooth
Digital, with gear indicator and gear shift light (4V)
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Not listed
Stand Alarm
Yes
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
Sport, Urban and Rain

Lights

Headlight
LED, with pilot lamp
LED with DRL
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED
LED

Seat & Storage

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

Choice

Versions
1 version
12 versions
Price range
₹1.22 Lakh
₹1.14 Lakh – ₹1.41 Lakh
Colours
4 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 180₹1.22 Lakh Apache RTR 160 2V RM Disc BT₹1.22 Lakh Apache RTR 160 ₹50 less

On-road price by city

Pulsar 180 Pulsar 180 against Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition)

CityPulsar 180Apache RTR 160Gap
Mumbai₹1.45 Lakh₹1.36 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹9,692 less
Pune₹1.45 Lakh₹1.36 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹9,692 less
New Delhi₹1.42 Lakh₹1.32 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹9,434 less
Bengaluru₹1.54 Lakh₹1.44 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹10,294 less
Chennai₹1.47 Lakh₹1.37 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹9,778 less
Hyderabad₹1.5 Lakh₹1.4 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹10,036 less
Ahmedabad₹1.39 Lakh₹1.3 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹9,262 less
Kolkata₹1.44 Lakh₹1.33 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹10,745 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 180 or the Apache RTR 160?

The Apache RTR 160, by ₹8,600 on the versions compared here: Pulsar 180 Pulsar 180 at ₹1.22 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 ₹1.42 Lakh against ₹1.32 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar 180 Pulsar 180 makes 16.77 bhp and 15 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 ₹3,766 a month for the Pulsar 180 and ₹3,515 for the Apache RTR 160, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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