Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar NS160

From ₹1.26 Lakh

Pulsar NS160 version

Full Pulsar NS160 page Change

TVS Motor

Apache RTR 160

From ₹1.14 Lakh

Apache RTR 160 version

Full Apache RTR 160 page Change

Bajaj Pulsar NS160Pulsar NS160 · ₹1.26 Lakh

Only differences

TVS Apache RTR 160Apache RTR 160 2V Dual Channel ABS · ₹1.27 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar NS160: ₹1.26 Lakh (ahead) Apache RTR 160: ₹1.27 Lakh Pulsar NS160 ₹489 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 the lower price, dual-channel abs and more power.

Pick the Apache RTR 160 for more versions.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 11)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.26 Lakh

₹1.27 Lakh

On-road in

₹1.46 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹2,452 a month

₹2,461 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

17 PS

15.82 bhp

Torque

14.6 Nm

14.73 Nm

Gearbox

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

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, 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

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

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

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

Turn Indicators

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 Dual Channel ABS

City	Pulsar NS160	Apache RTR 160	Gap
Mumbai	₹1.49 Lakh	₹1.5 Lakh	Pulsar NS160 ₹551 less
Pune	₹1.49 Lakh	₹1.5 Lakh	Pulsar NS160 ₹551 less
New Delhi	₹1.46 Lakh	₹1.46 Lakh	Pulsar NS160 ₹536 less
Bengaluru	₹1.59 Lakh	₹1.59 Lakh	Pulsar NS160 ₹585 less
Chennai	₹1.51 Lakh	₹1.52 Lakh	Pulsar NS160 ₹556 less
Hyderabad	₹1.55 Lakh	₹1.55 Lakh	Pulsar NS160 ₹571 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 Pulsar NS160, by ₹489 on the versions compared here: Pulsar NS160 Pulsar NS160 at ₹1.26 Lakh against Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V Dual Channel ABS at ₹1.27 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.46 Lakh against ₹1.46 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 Dual Channel ABS makes 15.82 bhp and 14.73 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,452 a month for the Pulsar NS160 and ₹2,461 for the Apache RTR 160, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.