Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

Bajaj Pulsar NS160
TVS Apache RTR 160

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar NS160

From ₹1.26 Lakh

Full Pulsar NS160 page Change

TVS Motor

Apache RTR 160

From ₹1.14 Lakh

Full Apache RTR 160 page Change
Bajaj Pulsar NS160Pulsar NS160 · ₹1.26 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 NS160: ₹1.26 Lakh Apache RTR 160: ₹1.14 Lakh (ahead) Apache RTR 160 ₹12,411 cheaper
Braking Pulsar NS160: Dual-channel ABS (ahead) Apache RTR 160: Single-channel ABS
Mileage Pulsar NS160: 44 kmpl Apache RTR 160: Not published Claimed
Power Pulsar NS160: 17 PS (ahead) Apache RTR 160: 15.82 bhp Torque 14.6 vs 14.73 Nm
Weight Pulsar NS160: 152 kg Apache RTR 160: 137 kg Seat height 805 vs 790 mm
Versions Pulsar NS160: 2 Apache RTR 160: 12 (ahead)

Pick the Pulsar NS160 for dual-channel abs and more power.

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

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.26 Lakh
₹1.14 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.46 Lakh
₹1.32 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,452 a month
₹2,223 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
17 PS
15.82 bhp
Torque
14.6 Nm
14.73 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
44 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Single cylinder, air/oil cooled, twin spark, 4-valve
Single cylinder, air-cooled 2-valve (2V) or air/oil-cooled 4-valve (4V) tune
Displacement (cc)
160.3 cc
159.7 cc
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
10.0:1
Cooling
Air/Oil 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)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 300 mm
Disc
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 230 mm
Drum
Braking System
Sources disagree: single-channel ABS per one source, dual-channel ABS with 300mm disc per Bajaj own current site. Confirm current spec with a dealer.
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
Sources disagree: telescopic fork per one source, 37mm USD forks per Bajaj own current site
Telescopic with hydraulic dampers
Rear Suspension
Monoshock with Nitrox and canister
Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG)
Frame Type
Perimeter frame
Double cradle synchro stiff (2V), Split Synchro Stiff (4V)
Wheelbase (mm)
1,372 mm
1,300 mm (2V), 1,357 mm (4V)
Ground Clearance (mm)
170 mm
180 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2,017 mm
Not listed
Width (mm)
804 mm
Not listed
Height (mm)
1,060 mm
Not listed
Seat Height (mm)
805 mm
790 mm (2V), 800 mm (4V)
Kerb Weight (kg)
152 kg
137 kg (2V), 144 kg (4V)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
12 litres
12 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully digital
Digital, with gear indicator and gear shift light (4V)
Bluetooth/Navigation
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
Not listed
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Not listed
Kill Switch
Yes
Not listed
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes, live location
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
Sport, Urban and Rain

Lights

Headlight
LED
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
2 versions
12 versions
Price range
₹1.26 Lakh – ₹1.35 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 NS160₹1.26 Lakh Apache RTR 160 2V Dual Channel ABS₹1.27 Lakh Apache RTR 160 ₹489 more

On-road price in six cities

Pulsar NS160 Pulsar NS160 against Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition)

CityPulsar NS160Apache RTR 160Gap
Mumbai₹1.49 Lakh₹1.36 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹13,987 less
Pune₹1.49 Lakh₹1.36 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹13,987 less
New Delhi₹1.46 Lakh₹1.32 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹13,615 less
Bengaluru₹1.59 Lakh₹1.44 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹14,856 less
Chennai₹1.51 Lakh₹1.37 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹14,111 less
Hyderabad₹1.55 Lakh₹1.4 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹14,483 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 NS160 or the Apache RTR 160?

The Apache RTR 160, by ₹12,411 on the versions compared here: Pulsar NS160 Pulsar NS160 at ₹1.26 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 ₹1.46 Lakh against ₹1.32 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar NS160 Pulsar NS160 makes 17 PS and 14.6 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 ₹2,452 a month for the Pulsar NS160 and ₹2,223 for the Apache RTR 160, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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