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Honda SP160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

Honda SP160
TVS Apache RTR 160

Honda

SP160

From ₹1.18 Lakh

Full SP160 page Change

TVS Motor

Apache RTR 160

From ₹1.14 Lakh

Full Apache RTR 160 page Change
Honda SP160SP160 Single Disc · ₹1.18 Lakh
TVS Apache RTR 160Apache RTR 160 2V RM Disc · ₹1.19 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price SP160: ₹1.18 Lakh (ahead) Apache RTR 160: ₹1.19 Lakh SP160 ₹1,280 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

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.18 Lakh
₹1.19 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.37 Lakh
₹1.38 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,300 a month
₹2,323 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
13.18 PS
15.82 bhp
Torque
Not listed
14.73 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
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
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
No
Not listed
Navigation
No
Not listed
USB Charging
No
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
No
Sport, Urban and Rain
Traction Control
No
Not listed
Quickshifter
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
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

On-road price in six cities

SP160 SP160 Single Disc against Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V RM Disc

CitySP160Apache RTR 160Gap
Mumbai₹1.4 Lakh₹1.42 LakhSP160 ₹1,442 less
Pune₹1.4 Lakh₹1.42 LakhSP160 ₹1,442 less
New Delhi₹1.37 Lakh₹1.38 LakhSP160 ₹1,404 less
Bengaluru₹1.49 Lakh₹1.5 LakhSP160 ₹1,532 less
Chennai₹1.42 Lakh₹1.43 LakhSP160 ₹1,456 less
Hyderabad₹1.45 Lakh₹1.47 LakhSP160 ₹1,494 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 ₹1,280 on the versions compared here: SP160 SP160 Single Disc at ₹1.18 Lakh against Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V RM Disc at ₹1.19 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.37 Lakh against ₹1.38 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The SP160 SP160 Single Disc makes 13.18 PS and the Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V RM Disc makes 15.82 bhp and 14.73 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,300 a month for the SP160 and ₹2,323 for the Apache RTR 160, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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