Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs TVS Apache RTR 180

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

Bajaj Pulsar N160
TVS Apache RTR 180

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar N160

From ₹1.22 Lakh

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TVS Motor

Apache RTR 180

From ₹1.27 Lakh

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Bajaj Pulsar N160N160 TD USD Single Seat · ₹1.25 Lakh
TVS Apache RTR 180Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth · ₹1.27 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar N160: ₹1.25 Lakh (ahead) Apache RTR 180: ₹1.27 Lakh Pulsar N160 ₹1,986 cheaper
Braking Pulsar N160: Single-channel ABS Apache RTR 180: Single-channel ABS
Mileage Pulsar N160: 59.11 kmpl (ahead) Apache RTR 180: 45 kmpl ARAI claim
Power Pulsar N160: 16 PS Apache RTR 180: 17.13 PS (ahead) Torque 14.65 vs 15.5 Nm
Weight Pulsar N160: 148 kg Apache RTR 180: 140 kg Seat height 795 vs 790 mm
Versions Pulsar N160: 5 (ahead) Apache RTR 180: 1

Pick the Pulsar N160 for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the Apache RTR 180 for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.25 Lakh
₹1.27 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.45 Lakh
₹1.47 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,430 a month
₹2,466 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
16 PS
17.13 PS
Torque
14.65 Nm
15.5 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
59.11 kmpl
45 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Single cylinder, air-cooled (2V) or air/oil-cooled (4V)
Single cylinder, air/oil-cooled
Displacement (cc)
164.82 cc (2V) / 164.5 cc (4V)
177.4 cc
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10.0:1
Cooling
Air Cooled (2V) / Air-Oil Cooled (4V)
Air/Oil Cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5-speed manual
Clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
Wet multiplate
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain drive
Ride by Wire
Yes, on 4V
Not listed
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
62 mm x 58 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc
Petal disc, 270 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc
Petal disc, 200 mm
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

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic, 37mm (2V) / USD forks (4V)
Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension
Monoshock with Nitrox
Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid
Frame Type
Tubular frame
Double cradle synchro stiff
Wheelbase (mm)
1,358 mm (2V) / 1,348 mm (4V)
1,326 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
165 mm
180 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height (mm)
795 mm
790 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
148 kg (2V) / 151 kg (4V)
140 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
14 litres
12 litres
Length (mm)
Not listed
2,085 mm
Width (mm)
Not listed
730 mm
Height (mm)
Not listed
1,105 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully digital
Digital
Bluetooth/Navigation
Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation on 4V; 2V has no phone connectivity
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
USB Charging
Yes
Not listed
Gear Indicator
Not listed
Yes

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
4V only
Sport, Urban, Rain

Lights

Headlight
LED
LED with DRL
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
Halogen bulb
Halogen bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped pillion seat
Racing-style seat design, with pillion seat

Choice

Versions
5 versions
1 version
Price range
₹1.22 Lakh – ₹1.43 Lakh
₹1.27 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
2 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

N160 SD USD Single Seat₹1.22 Lakh Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth₹1.27 Lakh Apache RTR 180 ₹4,984 more N160 TD USD Single Seat₹1.25 Lakh Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth₹1.27 Lakh Apache RTR 180 ₹1,986 more

On-road price in six cities

Pulsar N160 N160 TD USD Single Seat against Apache RTR 180 Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth

CityPulsar N160Apache RTR 180Gap
Mumbai₹1.48 Lakh₹1.51 LakhPulsar N160 ₹2,239 less
Pune₹1.48 Lakh₹1.51 LakhPulsar N160 ₹2,239 less
New Delhi₹1.45 Lakh₹1.47 LakhPulsar N160 ₹2,179 less
Bengaluru₹1.57 Lakh₹1.59 LakhPulsar N160 ₹2,377 less
Chennai₹1.49 Lakh₹1.52 LakhPulsar N160 ₹2,259 less
Hyderabad₹1.53 Lakh₹1.56 LakhPulsar N160 ₹2,318 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 N160 or the Apache RTR 180?

The Pulsar N160, by ₹1,986 on the versions compared here: Pulsar N160 N160 TD USD Single Seat at ₹1.25 Lakh against Apache RTR 180 Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth at ₹1.27 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.45 Lakh against ₹1.47 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Pulsar N160 claims 59.11 kmpl against 45 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar N160 N160 TD USD Single Seat makes 16 PS and 14.65 Nm and the Apache RTR 180 Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth makes 17.13 PS and 15.5 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,430 a month for the Pulsar N160 and ₹2,466 for the Apache RTR 180, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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