Hero Xpulse 210 vs TVS Apache RTX

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

Hero MotoCorp

Xpulse 210

From ₹1.67 Lakh

Xpulse 210 version

Full Xpulse 210 page Change

TVS Motor

Apache RTX

From ₹1.99 Lakh

Apache RTX version

Full Apache RTX page Change

Hero Xpulse 210Xpulse 210 Base · ₹1.67 Lakh

Only differences

TVS Apache RTXApache RTX Base · ₹1.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Xpulse 210: ₹1.67 Lakh (ahead) Apache RTX: ₹1.99 Lakh Xpulse 210 ₹32,755 cheaper

Braking Xpulse 210: Dual-channel ABS Apache RTX: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage Xpulse 210: 40 kmpl (ahead) Apache RTX: 32 kmpl ARAI claim

Power Xpulse 210: 24.6 PS Apache RTX: 36 PS (ahead) Torque 20.7 vs 28.5 Nm

Weight Xpulse 210: 165 kg Apache RTX: 180 kg Seat height 835 vs 835 mm

Versions Xpulse 210: 2 Apache RTX: 3 (ahead)

Pick the Xpulse 210 for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Pick the Apache RTX for more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.67 Lakh

₹1.99 Lakh

On-road in

₹1.9 Lakh

₹2.26 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹3,197 a month

₹3,801 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

24.6 PS

36 PS

Torque

20.7 Nm

28.5 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

40 kmpl

32 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

210 cc

299 cc

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI

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

Bore x Stroke

73.0 mm x 50.0 mm

78 mm x 62.6 mm

Compression Ratio

12.0:1

11.6:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)

6-speed manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch

Assist and slipper clutch

Drive Type

Chain Drive

Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper

Disc, 320 mm, radial caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston caliper

Disc, 240 mm, floating caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Single Channel ABS (Base) / Dual Channel ABS with switchable Off-Road & Rally modes (Top)

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 / Tubeless

110/80-19

Rear Tyre Size

120/80-18 Tube-Type / Tubeless

150/70-17

Tyre Type

Not listed

Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

41 mm Long-travel Telescopic Fork (210 mm travel; adjustable on Pro)

41mm USD forks

Rear Suspension

Monoshock with progressive linkage (205 mm travel)

Monoshock absorber

Frame Type

Tubular Steel Trellis/Cradle Chassis

Steel trellis frame

Wheelbase (mm)

1435 mm

1,430 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

220 mm

200 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2240 mm

Not listed

Width (mm)

860 mm

Not listed

Height (mm)

1320 mm

Not listed

Seat Height (mm)

835 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

165 kg

180 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

13.5 L (Reserve 2.5 L)

12.5 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

4.2-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with Connectivity (Top) / LCD Display (Base)

5-inch TFT digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (Bluetooth phone, music, and notification support)

Not listed

Navigation

Yes (Turn-by-Turn & Map Navigation via Hero Connected App)

Not listed

USB Charging

Yes (Fast-charging USB-C port near cockpit)

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 Twin Projector Headlamp with LED DRL

LED with DRL

Taillight

LED

Turn Indicators

LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

One-piece enduro/touring bench seat

Stepped pillion seat

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only (Rear luggage rack standard)

Not listed

Choice

Versions

2 versions

3 versions

Price range

₹1.67 Lakh – ₹1.76 Lakh

₹1.99 Lakh – ₹2.34 Lakh

Colours

3 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 210 Base₹1.67 Lakh Apache RTX Base₹1.99 Lakh Apache RTX ₹32,755 more

On-road price in six cities

Xpulse 210 Xpulse 210 Base against Apache RTX Apache RTX Base

City	Xpulse 210	Apache RTX	Gap
Mumbai	₹1.95 Lakh	₹2.32 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹36,915 less
Pune	₹1.95 Lakh	₹2.32 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹36,915 less
New Delhi	₹1.9 Lakh	₹2.26 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹35,932 less
Bengaluru	₹2.07 Lakh	₹2.46 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹39,208 less
Chennai	₹1.97 Lakh	₹2.34 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹37,243 less
Hyderabad	₹2.02 Lakh	₹2.4 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹38,225 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 210 or the Apache RTX?

The Xpulse 210, by ₹32,755 on the versions compared here: Xpulse 210 Xpulse 210 Base at ₹1.67 Lakh against Apache RTX Apache RTX Base at ₹1.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.9 Lakh against ₹2.26 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Xpulse 210 claims 40 kmpl against 32 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Xpulse 210 Xpulse 210 Base makes 24.6 PS and 20.7 Nm and the Apache RTX Apache RTX Base makes 36 PS and 28.5 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,197 a month for the Xpulse 210 and ₹3,801 for the Apache RTX, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.