Honda SP160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

Honda

SP160

From ₹1.18 Lakh

SP160 version

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TVS Motor

Apache RTR 160

From ₹1.14 Lakh

Apache RTR 160 version

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Honda SP160SP160 Double Disc · ₹1.24 Lakh

Only differences

TVS Apache RTR 160Apache RTR 160 2V Racing Edition · ₹1.24 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price SP160: ₹1.24 Lakh (ahead) Apache RTR 160: ₹1.24 Lakh SP160 ₹170 cheaper

Braking SP160: Single-channel ABS Apache RTR 160: Single-channel ABS

Mileage SP160: 50 kmpl Apache RTR 160: Not published Claimed

Power SP160: 13.18 PS Apache RTR 160: 15.82 bhp (ahead)

Weight SP160: 139 kg Apache RTR 160: 137 kg Seat height 796 vs 790 mm

Versions SP160: 2 Apache RTR 160: 12 (ahead)

Pick the SP160 for the lower price.

Pick the Apache RTR 160 for more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.24 Lakh

On-road in

₹1.43 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹2,401 a month

₹2,404 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

13.18 PS

15.82 bhp

Torque

Not listed

14.73 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

50 kmpl

Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

162.71 cc

159.7 cc

Engine Type

4-Stroke, SI Engine, PGM-FI, eSP

Single cylinder, air-cooled 2-valve (2V) or air/oil-cooled 4-valve (4V) tune

Bore x Stroke

57.3 x 63.09 mm

62 mm x 52.9 mm (4V)

Compression Ratio

10.0:1

Cooling

Air Cooled

Air Cooled (2V) or Air/Oil Cooled (4V)

Gearbox

5-Speed Manual

5-speed manual

Clutch

Multiplate Wet Clutch

Wet multiplate

Drive Type

Chain Drive

Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

276 mm Petal Disc

Disc

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

220 mm Petal Disc (Dual Disc) / 130 mm Drum

Drum

ABS/CBS Type

Single Channel ABS

Single-channel ABS

Wheel Type

Alloy Wheels

Alloy, 17-inch front & rear

Front Tyre Size

80/100-17 M/C 46P (Tubeless)

90/90-17

Rear Tyre Size

130/70-17 M/C 62P (Tubeless Wide Radial)

110/80-17 (2V), 130/70-17 (4V)

Tyre Type

Not listed

Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

Telescopic Fork

Telescopic with hydraulic dampers

Rear Suspension

Monoshock Suspension

Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG)

Frame Type

Diamond Frame

Double cradle synchro stiff (2V), Split Synchro Stiff (4V)

Wheelbase (mm)

1,347 mm

1,300 mm (2V), 1,357 mm (4V)

Ground Clearance (mm)

177 mm

180 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2,065 mm

Not listed

Width (mm)

786 mm

Not listed

Height (mm)

1,113 mm

Not listed

Seat Height (mm)

796 mm

790 mm (2V), 800 mm (4V)

Kerb Weight (kg)

139 kg (Single Disc) / 141 kg (Dual Disc)

137 kg (2V), 144 kg (4V)

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

12.0 Litres

12 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Advanced Fully Digital LCD Cluster (Gear indicator, Service due, Average speed, Clock)

Digital, with gear indicator and gear shift light (4V)

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not listed

Navigation

Not listed

USB Charging

Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

Sport, Urban and Rain

Traction Control

Not listed

Quickshifter

Not listed

Cruise Control

Not listed

Lights

Headlight

Full LED Sharp Headlamp

LED with DRL

Taillight

Bold H-Shaped Signature LED Tail Lamp

LED

Turn Indicators

Bulb

LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Single Piece Contoured Seat

Single piece seat, scooped, with split grab rails

Under-Seat Storage

None

Not applicable

Choice

Versions

2 versions

12 versions

Price range

₹1.18 Lakh – ₹1.24 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

SP160 Single Disc₹1.18 Lakh Apache RTR 160 2V RM Disc₹1.19 Lakh Apache RTR 160 ₹1,280 more SP160 Double Disc₹1.24 Lakh Apache RTR 160 2V Racing Edition₹1.24 Lakh Apache RTR 160 ₹170 more

On-road price in six cities

SP160 SP160 Double Disc against Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V Racing Edition

City	SP160	Apache RTR 160	Gap
Mumbai	₹1.47 Lakh	₹1.47 Lakh	SP160 ₹191 less
Pune	₹1.47 Lakh	₹1.47 Lakh	SP160 ₹191 less
New Delhi	₹1.43 Lakh	₹1.43 Lakh	SP160 ₹186 less
Bengaluru	₹1.55 Lakh	₹1.55 Lakh	SP160 ₹203 less
Chennai	₹1.48 Lakh	₹1.48 Lakh	SP160 ₹194 less
Hyderabad	₹1.52 Lakh	₹1.52 Lakh	SP160 ₹198 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 SP160 or the Apache RTR 160?

The SP160, by ₹170 on the versions compared here: SP160 SP160 Double Disc at ₹1.24 Lakh against Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V Racing Edition at ₹1.24 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.43 Lakh against ₹1.43 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The SP160 SP160 Double Disc makes 13.18 PS and the Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V Racing Edition makes 15.82 bhp and 14.73 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,401 a month for the SP160 and ₹2,404 for the Apache RTR 160, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.