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Keeway SR125 vs TVS Apache RTR 180

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

Keeway SR125
TVS Apache RTR 180

Keeway

SR125

From ₹1.29 Lakh

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TVS Motor

Apache RTR 180

From ₹1.27 Lakh

Full Apache RTR 180 page Change
Keeway SR125Standard · ₹1.29 Lakh
TVS Apache RTR 180Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth · ₹1.27 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price SR125: ₹1.29 Lakh Apache RTR 180: ₹1.27 Lakh (ahead) Apache RTR 180 ₹1,910 cheaper
Braking SR125: Combined braking (CBS) Apache RTR 180: Single-channel ABS (ahead)
Mileage SR125: 47–50 kmpl (ahead) Apache RTR 180: 45 kmpl Claimed
Power SR125: 9.8 bhp Apache RTR 180: 17.13 PS (ahead) Torque 8.2 vs 15.5 Nm
Weight SR125: 120 kg Apache RTR 180: 140 kg Seat height 780 vs 790 mm

Pick the SR125 for better claimed mileage.

Pick the Apache RTR 180 for the lower price, single-channel abs and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.29 Lakh
₹1.27 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.45 Lakh
₹1.47 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,442 a month
₹2,466 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
9.8 bhp
17.13 PS
Torque
8.2 Nm
15.5 Nm
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Manual
Mileage
47–50 kmpl
45 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
125 cc
177.4 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, SOHC, EFI
Single cylinder, air/oil-cooled
Bore x Stroke
57 mm x 48.8 mm
62 mm x 58 mm
Compression Ratio
10:1
10.0:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air/Oil Cooled
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
Petal disc, 270 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 210 mm, 1-piston caliper
Petal disc, 200 mm
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
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
130/70-17
Not listed
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Forks (128 mm Travel)
Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension
Dual Coil-Spring Hydraulic Shocks (29 mm Travel, 5-step adjustable)
Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid
Frame Type
Single Downtube Frame
Double cradle synchro stiff
Wheelbase
1285 mm
1,326 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
180 mm

Dimensions

Length
1890 mm
2,085 mm
Width
790 mm
730 mm
Height
1050 mm
1,105 mm
Seat Height
780 mm
790 mm
Kerb Weight
120 kg
140 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 L (Reserve 2.5 L)
12 litres

Instrument Cluster

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

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece Ribbed Bench Seat
Racing-style seat design, with pillion seat
Under-Seat Storage
None
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹1.29 Lakh
₹1.27 Lakh
Colours
3 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

Standard₹1.29 Lakh Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth₹1.27 Lakh Apache RTR 180 ₹1,910 less

On-road price in six cities

SR125 Standard against Apache RTR 180 Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth

CitySR125Apache RTR 180Gap
Mumbai₹1.49 Lakh₹1.51 LakhSR125 ₹1,362 less
Pune₹1.49 Lakh₹1.51 LakhSR125 ₹1,362 less
New Delhi₹1.45 Lakh₹1.47 LakhSR125 ₹1,419 less
Bengaluru₹1.58 Lakh₹1.59 LakhSR125 ₹1,228 less
Chennai₹1.51 Lakh₹1.52 LakhSR125 ₹1,343 less
Hyderabad₹1.54 Lakh₹1.56 LakhSR125 ₹1,286 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 180?

The Apache RTR 180, by ₹1,910 on the versions compared here: SR125 Standard at ₹1.29 Lakh against Apache RTR 180 Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth at ₹1.27 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.45 Lakh against ₹1.47 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The SR125 claims 47–50 kmpl against 45 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The SR125 Standard makes 9.8 bhp and 8.2 Nm 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 ₹2,442 a month for the SR125 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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