Keeway SR125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

Keeway SR125
TVS Apache RTR 160

Keeway

SR125

From ₹1.29 Lakh

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TVS Motor

Apache RTR 160

From ₹1.14 Lakh

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Keeway SR125Standard · ₹1.29 Lakh
TVS Apache RTR 160Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition) · ₹1.14 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price SR125: ₹1.29 Lakh Apache RTR 160: ₹1.14 Lakh (ahead) Apache RTR 160 ₹15,110 cheaper
Braking SR125: Combined braking (CBS) Apache RTR 160: Single-channel ABS (ahead)
Mileage SR125: 47–50 kmpl Apache RTR 160: Not published Claimed
Power SR125: 9.8 bhp Apache RTR 160: 15.82 bhp (ahead) Torque 8.2 vs 14.73 Nm
Weight SR125: 120 kg Apache RTR 160: 137 kg Seat height 780 vs 790 mm
Versions SR125: 1 Apache RTR 160: 12 (ahead)

Pick the Apache RTR 160 for the lower price, single-channel abs, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.29 Lakh
₹1.14 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.45 Lakh
₹1.32 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,442 a month
₹2,223 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
9.8 bhp
15.82 bhp
Torque
8.2 Nm
14.73 Nm
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Manual
Mileage
47–50 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
125 cc
159.7 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, SOHC, EFI
Single cylinder, air-cooled 2-valve (2V) or air/oil-cooled 4-valve (4V) tune
Bore x Stroke
57 mm x 48.8 mm
62 mm x 52.9 mm (4V)
Compression Ratio
10:1
10.0:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air Cooled (2V) or Air/Oil Cooled (4V)
Gearbox
5 Speed Manual (1D 4U)
5-speed manual
Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Wet multiplate
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 300 mm, 3-piston caliper
Disc
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 210 mm, 1-piston caliper
Drum
ABS/CBS Type
Combined Braking System (CBS)
Single-channel ABS
Wheel Type
Spoke (Wire Spoke)
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
110/70-17
90/90-17
Rear Tyre Size
130/70-17
110/80-17 (2V), 130/70-17 (4V)
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Forks (128 mm Travel)
Telescopic with hydraulic dampers
Rear Suspension
Dual Coil-Spring Hydraulic Shocks (29 mm Travel, 5-step adjustable)
Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG)
Frame Type
Single Downtube Frame
Double cradle synchro stiff (2V), Split Synchro Stiff (4V)
Wheelbase (mm)
1285 mm
1,300 mm (2V), 1,357 mm (4V)
Ground Clearance (mm)
160 mm
180 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
1890 mm
Not listed
Width (mm)
790 mm
Not listed
Height (mm)
1050 mm
Not listed
Seat Height (mm)
780 mm
790 mm (2V), 800 mm (4V)
Kerb Weight (kg)
120 kg
137 kg (2V), 144 kg (4V)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
14.5 L (Reserve 2.5 L)
12 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Single-pod Digital LCD
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
Halogen with LED DRL
LED with DRL
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
Bulb / Halogen
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece Ribbed Bench Seat
Single piece seat, scooped, with split grab rails
Under-Seat Storage
None
Not applicable

Choice

Versions
1 version
12 versions
Price range
₹1.29 Lakh
₹1.14 Lakh – ₹1.41 Lakh
Colours
3 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

Standard₹1.29 Lakh Apache RTR 160 2V Dual Channel ABS with TCS₹1.28 Lakh Apache RTR 160 ₹1,010 less

On-road price in six cities

SR125 Standard against Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition)

CitySR125Apache RTR 160Gap
Mumbai₹1.49 Lakh₹1.36 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹13,515 less
Pune₹1.49 Lakh₹1.36 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹13,515 less
New Delhi₹1.45 Lakh₹1.32 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹13,062 less
Bengaluru₹1.58 Lakh₹1.44 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹14,573 less
Chennai₹1.51 Lakh₹1.37 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹13,666 less
Hyderabad₹1.54 Lakh₹1.4 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹14,119 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 SR125 or the Apache RTR 160?

The Apache RTR 160, by ₹15,110 on the versions compared here: SR125 Standard at ₹1.29 Lakh against Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition) at ₹1.14 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.45 Lakh against ₹1.32 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The SR125 Standard makes 9.8 bhp and 8.2 Nm and the Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition) makes 15.82 bhp and 14.73 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,442 a month for the SR125 and ₹2,223 for the Apache RTR 160, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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