Hero Xpulse 200 4V vs TVS Apache RTX

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

Hero MotoCorp

Xpulse 200 4V

From ₹1.48 Lakh

Xpulse 200 4V version

Full Xpulse 200 4V page Change

TVS Motor

Apache RTX

From ₹1.99 Lakh

Apache RTX version

Full Apache RTX page Change

Hero Xpulse 200 4VXpulse 200 4V (Standard) · ₹1.48 Lakh

Only differences

TVS Apache RTXApache RTX Base · ₹1.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Xpulse 200 4V: ₹1.48 Lakh (ahead) Apache RTX: ₹1.99 Lakh Xpulse 200 4V ₹51,273 cheaper

Braking Xpulse 200 4V: Single-channel ABS Apache RTX: Dual-channel ABS (ahead)

Mileage Xpulse 200 4V: 32.9 kmpl (ahead) Apache RTX: 32 kmpl ARAI claim

Power Xpulse 200 4V: 18.9 PS Apache RTX: 36 PS (ahead) Torque 17.35 vs 28.5 Nm

Weight Xpulse 200 4V: 158 kg Apache RTX: 180 kg Seat height 825 vs 835 mm

Versions Xpulse 200 4V: 2 Apache RTX: 3 (ahead)

Pick the Xpulse 200 4V for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Pick the Apache RTX for dual-channel abs, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.48 Lakh

₹1.99 Lakh

On-road in

₹1.7 Lakh

₹2.26 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹2,856 a month

₹3,801 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

18.9 PS

36 PS

Torque

17.35 Nm

28.5 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

32.9 kmpl

32 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

199.6 cc

299 cc

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Oil-Cooled, FI

Single cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve

Bore x Stroke

66.5 mm x 57.5 mm

78 mm x 62.6 mm

Compression Ratio

10.0:1

11.6:1

Cooling

Oil Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

5 Speed Manual (1D 4U)

6-speed manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate Clutch

Assist and slipper clutch

Drive Type

Chain Drive

Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Single Petal Disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper

Disc, 320 mm, radial caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Petal Disc, 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper

Disc, 240 mm, floating caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Single Channel ABS (3 ABS Modes: Road, Off-road, Rally)

Dual-channel ABS

Wheel Type

Wire Spoke Wheels (21-inch Front / 18-inch Rear)

Alloy, 19-inch front / 17-inch rear

Front Tyre Size

90/90-21 Tube-Type (Dual Purpose)

110/80-19

Rear Tyre Size

120/80-18 Tube-Type (Dual Purpose)

150/70-17

Tyre Type

Not listed

Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

37 mm Telescopic Fork with anti-friction bush (190 mm travel / 250 mm on Pro)

41mm USD forks

Rear Suspension

Rectangular swingarm with monoshock (170 mm travel / 220 mm on Pro)

Monoshock absorber

Frame Type

Tubular Diamond Frame

Steel trellis frame

Wheelbase (mm)

1410 mm (1426 mm on Pro)

1,430 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

220 mm (270 mm on Pro)

200 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2222 mm

Not listed

Width (mm)

850 mm

Not listed

Height (mm)

1258 mm (1320 mm on Pro)

Not listed

Seat Height (mm)

825 mm (891 mm on Pro)

835 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

158 kg (Std) / 159 kg (Pro)

180 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

13.0 L (Reserve 2.0 L)

12.5 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Fully Digital LCD Cluster with Gear Indicator & Eco Mode

5-inch TFT digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (Bluetooth connectivity for Call alerts)

Not listed

Navigation

Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Hero App)

Not listed

USB Charging

Yes (Under-seat USB port)

Not listed

Bluetooth/Navigation

Not listed

Yes on top trim: turn-by-turn navigation, map mirroring, GoPro control

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

3 ABS Modes (Road, Off-Road, Rally)

4 modes: Urban, Tour, Rally, and a fourth mode sources call either Road or Rain

Traction Control

Yes

Quickshifter

Standard on Top/BTO trims, not on the base trim

Cruise Control

Available

Tyre Pressure Monitoring

Not listed

Optional

Windscreen

Not listed

Yes, manually adjustable

Lights

Headlight

Full LED Projector Headlamp with circular DRL (65W/35W enhanced throw)

LED with DRL

Taillight

LED

Turn Indicators

Bulb / Halogen

LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

One-piece flat enduro/rally bench seat

Stepped pillion seat

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only (Luggage plate on tail)

Not listed

Choice

Versions

2 versions

3 versions

Price range

₹1.48 Lakh – ₹1.6 Lakh

₹1.99 Lakh – ₹2.34 Lakh

Colours

5 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

Xpulse 200 4V (Standard)₹1.48 Lakh Apache RTX Base₹1.99 Lakh Apache RTX ₹51,273 more

On-road price in six cities

Xpulse 200 4V Xpulse 200 4V (Standard) against Apache RTX Apache RTX Base

City	Xpulse 200 4V	Apache RTX	Gap
Mumbai	₹1.74 Lakh	₹2.32 Lakh	Xpulse 200 4V ₹57,785 less
Pune	₹1.74 Lakh	₹2.32 Lakh	Xpulse 200 4V ₹57,785 less
New Delhi	₹1.7 Lakh	₹2.26 Lakh	Xpulse 200 4V ₹56,247 less
Bengaluru	₹1.85 Lakh	₹2.46 Lakh	Xpulse 200 4V ₹61,374 less
Chennai	₹1.76 Lakh	₹2.34 Lakh	Xpulse 200 4V ₹58,298 less
Hyderabad	₹1.8 Lakh	₹2.4 Lakh	Xpulse 200 4V ₹59,836 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 Xpulse 200 4V or the Apache RTX?

The Xpulse 200 4V, by ₹51,273 on the versions compared here: Xpulse 200 4V Xpulse 200 4V (Standard) at ₹1.48 Lakh against Apache RTX Apache RTX Base at ₹1.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.7 Lakh against ₹2.26 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Xpulse 200 4V claims 32.9 kmpl against 32 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Xpulse 200 4V Xpulse 200 4V (Standard) makes 18.9 PS and 17.35 Nm and the Apache RTX Apache RTX Base makes 36 PS and 28.5 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,856 a month for the Xpulse 200 4V and ₹3,801 for the Apache RTX, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.