Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs TVS Apache RTR 180

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar NS160

From ₹1.26 Lakh

Pulsar NS160 version

Full Pulsar NS160 page Change

TVS Motor

Apache RTR 180

From ₹1.27 Lakh

Apache RTR 180 version

Full Apache RTR 180 page Change

Bajaj Pulsar NS160Pulsar NS160 · ₹1.26 Lakh

Only differences

TVS Apache RTR 180Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth · ₹1.27 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar NS160: ₹1.26 Lakh (ahead) Apache RTR 180: ₹1.27 Lakh Pulsar NS160 ₹789 cheaper

Braking Pulsar NS160: Dual-channel ABS (ahead) Apache RTR 180: Single-channel ABS

Mileage Pulsar NS160: 44 kmpl Apache RTR 180: 45 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

Power Pulsar NS160: 17 PS Apache RTR 180: 17.13 PS Torque 14.6 vs 15.5 Nm

Weight Pulsar NS160: 152 kg Apache RTR 180: 140 kg Seat height 805 vs 790 mm

Versions Pulsar NS160: 2 (ahead) Apache RTR 180: 1

Pick the Pulsar NS160 for the lower price, dual-channel abs and more versions.

Pick the Apache RTR 180 for better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.26 Lakh

₹1.27 Lakh

On-road in

₹1.46 Lakh

₹1.47 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹2,452 a month

₹2,466 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

17 PS

17.13 PS

Torque

14.6 Nm

15.5 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

44 kmpl

45 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Single cylinder, air/oil cooled, twin spark, 4-valve

Single cylinder, air/oil-cooled

Displacement

160.3 cc

177.4 cc

Compression Ratio

9.8:1

10.0:1

Cooling

Air/Oil Cooled

Gearbox

5-speed manual

Clutch

Wet multiplate

Drive Type

Chain drive

Bore x Stroke

Not listed

62 mm x 58 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 300 mm

Petal disc, 270 mm

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 230 mm

Petal disc, 200 mm

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

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

Sources disagree: telescopic fork per one source, 37mm USD forks per Bajaj own current site

Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension

Monoshock with Nitrox and canister

Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid

Frame Type

Perimeter frame

Double cradle synchro stiff

Wheelbase

1,372 mm

1,326 mm

Ground Clearance

170 mm

180 mm

Dimensions

Length

2,017 mm

2,085 mm

Width

804 mm

730 mm

Height

1,060 mm

1,105 mm

Seat Height

805 mm

790 mm

Kerb Weight

152 kg

140 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

12 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Fully digital

Digital

Bluetooth/Navigation

Yes, turn-by-turn navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Yes

Not listed

Gear Indicator

Not listed

Yes

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, Rain

Lights

Headlight

LED

LED with DRL

Taillight

LED

Turn Indicators

LED

Halogen bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Stepped pillion seat

Racing-style seat design, with pillion seat

Choice

Versions

2 versions

1 version

Price range

₹1.26 Lakh – ₹1.35 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

Pulsar NS160₹1.26 Lakh Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth₹1.27 Lakh Apache RTR 180 ₹789 more

On-road price in six cities

Pulsar NS160 Pulsar NS160 against Apache RTR 180 Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth

City	Pulsar NS160	Apache RTR 180	Gap
Mumbai	₹1.49 Lakh	₹1.51 Lakh	Pulsar NS160 ₹890 less
Pune	₹1.49 Lakh	₹1.51 Lakh	Pulsar NS160 ₹890 less
New Delhi	₹1.46 Lakh	₹1.47 Lakh	Pulsar NS160 ₹866 less
Bengaluru	₹1.59 Lakh	₹1.59 Lakh	Pulsar NS160 ₹945 less
Chennai	₹1.51 Lakh	₹1.52 Lakh	Pulsar NS160 ₹898 less
Hyderabad	₹1.55 Lakh	₹1.56 Lakh	Pulsar NS160 ₹922 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 180?

The Pulsar NS160, by ₹789 on the versions compared here: Pulsar NS160 Pulsar NS160 at ₹1.26 Lakh against Apache RTR 180 Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth at ₹1.27 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.46 Lakh against ₹1.47 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Apache RTR 180 claims 45 kmpl against 44 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar NS160 Pulsar NS160 makes 17 PS and 14.6 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 ₹2,452 a month for the Pulsar NS160 and ₹2,466 for the Apache RTR 180, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.