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Honda SP160 vs TVS Apache RTR 180

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

Honda SP160
TVS Apache RTR 180

Honda

SP160

From ₹1.18 Lakh

TVS Motor

Apache RTR 180

From ₹1.27 Lakh

Honda SP160SP160 Double Disc · ₹1.24 Lakh
TVS Apache RTR 180Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth · ₹1.27 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price SP160: ₹1.24 Lakh (ahead) Apache RTR 180: ₹1.27 Lakh SP160 ₹3,520 cheaper
Braking SP160: Single-channel ABS Apache RTR 180: Single-channel ABS
Mileage SP160: 50 kmpl (ahead) Apache RTR 180: 45 kmpl Claimed
Power SP160: 13.18 PS Apache RTR 180: 17.13 PS (ahead)
Weight SP160: 139 kg Apache RTR 180: 140 kg Seat height 796 vs 790 mm
Versions SP160: 2 (ahead) Apache RTR 180: 1

Pick the SP160 for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the Apache RTR 180 for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.24 Lakh
₹1.27 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.43 Lakh
₹1.47 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,401 a month
₹2,466 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
13.18 PS
17.13 PS
Torque
Not listed
15.5 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
50 kmpl
45 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
162.71 cc
177.4 cc
Engine Type
4-Stroke, SI Engine, PGM-FI, eSP
Single cylinder, air/oil-cooled
Bore x Stroke
57.3 x 63.09 mm
62 mm x 58 mm
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.0:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air/Oil Cooled
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
Petal disc, 270 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
220 mm Petal Disc (Dual Disc) / 130 mm Drum
Petal disc, 200 mm
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)
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
130/70-17 M/C 62P (Tubeless Wide Radial)
Not listed
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork
Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension
Monoshock Suspension
Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid
Frame Type
Diamond Frame
Double cradle synchro stiff
Wheelbase (mm)
1,347 mm
1,326 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
177 mm
180 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2,065 mm
2,085 mm
Width (mm)
786 mm
730 mm
Height (mm)
1,113 mm
1,105 mm
Seat Height (mm)
796 mm
790 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
139 kg (Single Disc) / 141 kg (Dual Disc)
140 kg
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
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Not listed
Navigation
No
Not listed
USB Charging
No
Not listed
Bluetooth/Navigation
Not listed
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
Gear Indicator
Not listed
Yes

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
No
Sport, Urban, 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
Halogen bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single Piece Contoured Seat
Racing-style seat design, with pillion seat
Under-Seat Storage
None
Not listed

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹1.18 Lakh – ₹1.24 Lakh
₹1.27 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
2 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 180 Disc Bluetooth₹1.27 Lakh Apache RTR 180 ₹9,030 more SP160 Double Disc₹1.24 Lakh Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth₹1.27 Lakh Apache RTR 180 ₹3,520 more

On-road price in six cities

SP160 SP160 Double Disc against Apache RTR 180 Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth

CitySP160Apache RTR 180Gap
Mumbai₹1.47 Lakh₹1.51 LakhSP160 ₹3,967 less
Pune₹1.47 Lakh₹1.51 LakhSP160 ₹3,967 less
New Delhi₹1.43 Lakh₹1.47 LakhSP160 ₹3,861 less
Bengaluru₹1.55 Lakh₹1.59 LakhSP160 ₹4,213 less
Chennai₹1.48 Lakh₹1.52 LakhSP160 ₹4,003 less
Hyderabad₹1.52 Lakh₹1.56 LakhSP160 ₹4,108 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 180?

The SP160, by ₹3,520 on the versions compared here: SP160 SP160 Double Disc at ₹1.24 Lakh against Apache RTR 180 Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth at ₹1.27 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.43 Lakh against ₹1.47 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The SP160 claims 50 kmpl against 45 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The SP160 SP160 Double Disc makes 13.18 PS and the Apache RTR 180 Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth makes 17.13 PS and 15.5 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,401 a month for the SP160 and ₹2,466 for the Apache RTR 180, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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