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Honda Hornet 2.0 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

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

Honda Hornet 2.0
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Honda

Hornet 2.0

From ₹1.5 Lakh

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TVS Motor

Apache RTR 200 4V

From ₹1.48 Lakh

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Honda Hornet 2.0Hornet 2.0 · ₹1.5 Lakh
TVS Apache RTR 200 4VApache RTR 200 4V TFT · ₹1.48 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Hornet 2.0: ₹1.5 Lakh Apache RTR 200 4V: ₹1.48 Lakh (ahead) Apache RTR 200 4V ₹2,061 cheaper
Braking Hornet 2.0: Single-channel ABS Apache RTR 200 4V: Dual-channel ABS (ahead)
Mileage Hornet 2.0: 42.3 kmpl (ahead) Apache RTR 200 4V: 41 kmpl Claimed
Power Hornet 2.0: 17.2 PS Apache RTR 200 4V: 20.82 PS (ahead) Torque 16.1 vs 17.25 Nm
Weight Hornet 2.0: 142 kg Apache RTR 200 4V: 152 kg Seat height 790 vs 800 mm
Versions Hornet 2.0: 1 Apache RTR 200 4V: 2 (ahead)

Pick the Hornet 2.0 for better claimed mileage.

Pick the Apache RTR 200 4V for the lower price, dual-channel abs, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.5 Lakh
₹1.48 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.72 Lakh
₹1.7 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,894 a month
₹2,856 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
17.2 PS
20.82 PS
Torque
16.1 Nm
17.25 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
42.3 kmpl
41 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
184.40 cc
197.75 cc
Engine Type
4-Stroke, SI Engine, PGM-FI
Single cylinder, oil-cooled, SOHC, 4-valve
Bore x Stroke
61.0 x 63.09 mm
66 mm x 57.8 mm
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
10.0:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air/Oil Cooled
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
5-speed manual
Clutch
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
276 mm Petal Disc
Petal disc, 270 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
220 mm Petal Disc
Petal disc, 240 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Single Channel ABS
Dual-channel Supermoto ABS
Wheel Type
Alloy Wheels
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
110/70-17 M/C 54S (Tubeless Radial)
90/90-17
Rear Tyre Size
140/70-17 M/C 66S (Tubeless Wide Radial)
130/70-17
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Golden Upside Down (USD) Front Forks
Telescopic forks with preload adjuster, 37mm
Rear Suspension
Monoshock Suspension
Monotube monoshock
Frame Type
Diamond Frame
Double cradle split synchro stiff frame
Wheelbase
1,355 mm
1,353 mm
Ground Clearance
167 mm
180 mm

Dimensions

Length
2,047 mm
2,050 mm
Width
783 mm
790 mm
Height
1,064 mm
1,105 mm
Seat Height
790 mm
800 mm
Kerb Weight
142 kg
152 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.0 Litres
12 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully Digital Negative Liquid Crystal LCD Cluster with 5-Level Brightness
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Not listed
Navigation
No
Not listed
USB Charging
No
Not listed
Bluetooth/Navigation
Not listed
Yes, TVS SmartXonnect, voice assist, call/SMS alerts

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
No
Sport, Urban and Rain
Traction Control
No
Not listed
Quickshifter
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
Not listed
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with Position Lamp
LED with DRL
Taillight
X-Shaped Signature LED Tail Lamp
LED
Turn Indicators
LED Indicators
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split Stepped Sports Seat
Stepped pillion seat
Under-Seat Storage
None
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹1.5 Lakh
₹1.48 Lakh – ₹1.49 Lakh
Colours
4 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

Hornet 2.0₹1.5 Lakh Apache RTR 200 4V TFT with Map Mirroring₹1.49 Lakh Apache RTR 200 4V ₹311 less

On-road price in six cities

Hornet 2.0 Hornet 2.0 against Apache RTR 200 4V Apache RTR 200 4V TFT

CityHornet 2.0Apache RTR 200 4VGap
Mumbai₹1.77 Lakh₹1.74 LakhApache RTR 200 4V ₹2,323 less
Pune₹1.77 Lakh₹1.74 LakhApache RTR 200 4V ₹2,323 less
New Delhi₹1.72 Lakh₹1.7 LakhApache RTR 200 4V ₹2,261 less
Bengaluru₹1.87 Lakh₹1.85 LakhApache RTR 200 4V ₹2,467 less
Chennai₹1.78 Lakh₹1.76 LakhApache RTR 200 4V ₹2,343 less
Hyderabad₹1.83 Lakh₹1.8 LakhApache RTR 200 4V ₹2,405 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 Hornet 2.0 or the Apache RTR 200 4V?

The Apache RTR 200 4V, by ₹2,061 on the versions compared here: Hornet 2.0 Hornet 2.0 at ₹1.5 Lakh against Apache RTR 200 4V Apache RTR 200 4V TFT at ₹1.48 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.72 Lakh against ₹1.7 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Hornet 2.0 claims 42.3 kmpl against 41 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Hornet 2.0 Hornet 2.0 makes 17.2 PS and 16.1 Nm and the Apache RTR 200 4V Apache RTR 200 4V TFT makes 20.82 PS and 17.25 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,894 a month for the Hornet 2.0 and ₹2,856 for the Apache RTR 200 4V, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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