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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ Blue Flex

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

TVS Apache RTR 160
Yamaha FZ Blue Flex

TVS Motor

Apache RTR 160

From ₹1.14 Lakh

Full Apache RTR 160 page Change

Yamaha

FZ Blue Flex

From ₹1.25 Lakh

Full FZ Blue Flex page Change
TVS Apache RTR 160Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition) · ₹1.14 Lakh
Yamaha FZ Blue FlexFZ Blue Flex · ₹1.25 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Apache RTR 160: ₹1.14 Lakh (ahead) FZ Blue Flex: ₹1.25 Lakh Apache RTR 160 ₹11,590 cheaper
Braking Apache RTR 160: Single-channel ABS FZ Blue Flex: Single-channel ABS
Power Apache RTR 160: 15.82 bhp (ahead) FZ Blue Flex: 11.7 PS Torque 14.73 vs 12.8 Nm
Weight Apache RTR 160: 137 kg FZ Blue Flex: 139 kg Seat height 790 vs 790 mm
Versions Apache RTR 160: 12 (ahead) FZ Blue Flex: 1

Pick the Apache RTR 160 for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.14 Lakh
₹1.25 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.32 Lakh
₹1.42 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹3,515 a month
₹3,760 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
15.82 bhp
11.7 PS
Torque
14.73 Nm
12.8 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Single cylinder, air-cooled 2-valve (2V) or air/oil-cooled 4-valve (4V) tune
Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve, fuel injected, flex fuel
Displacement
159.7 cc
149 cc
Bore x Stroke
62 mm x 52.9 mm (4V)
57.3 x 57.9 mm
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
9.6:1
Cooling
Air Cooled (2V) or Air/Oil Cooled (4V)
Air-cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5-speed, constant mesh
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Wet, multi-disc
Drive Type
Chain drive
Not listed
Ethanol Compatibility
Not listed
Up to 85% ethanol blended fuel (E85)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc
Disc, 282 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum
Disc, 220 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Single-channel ABS
Single-channel ABS (Bosch), front
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Not listed
Front Tyre Size
90/90-17
100/80-17M/C 52P, tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
110/80-17 (2V), 130/70-17 (4V)
140/60R-17M/C 63P, radial, tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic with hydraulic dampers
Telescopic fork, 41 mm inner tubes
Rear Suspension
Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG)
Swingarm with Monocross shock
Frame Type
Double cradle synchro stiff (2V), Split Synchro Stiff (4V)
Not listed
Wheelbase
1,300 mm (2V), 1,357 mm (4V)
1,330 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
135 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height
790 mm (2V), 800 mm (4V)
790 mm
Kerb Weight
137 kg (2V), 144 kg (4V)
139 (with oil and full fuel tank)
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Length
Not listed
2,000 mm
Width
Not listed
780 mm
Height
Not listed
1,065 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital, with gear indicator and gear shift light (4V)
Negative LCD with digital speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and clock

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Sport, Urban and Rain
Not listed
Side Stand Engine Cut-off
Not listed
Yes, built in

Lights

Headlight
LED with DRL
LED, separate high and low beam units
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED
LED flashers available only as an accessory
Auxiliary Light
Not listed
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single piece seat, scooped, with split grab rails
Two-level seat
Under-Seat Storage
Not applicable
Not listed

Choice

Versions
12 versions
1 version
Price range
₹1.14 Lakh – ₹1.41 Lakh
₹1.25 Lakh
Colours
14 colours
1 colour

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

Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition)₹1.14 Lakh FZ Blue Flex₹1.25 Lakh FZ Blue Flex ₹11,590 more

On-road price by city

Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition) against FZ Blue Flex FZ Blue Flex

CityApache RTR 160FZ Blue FlexGap
Mumbai₹1.36 Lakh₹1.45 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹9,548 less
Pune₹1.36 Lakh₹1.45 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹9,548 less
New Delhi₹1.32 Lakh₹1.42 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹9,200 less
Bengaluru₹1.44 Lakh₹1.54 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹10,359 less
Chennai₹1.37 Lakh₹1.47 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹9,664 less
Hyderabad₹1.4 Lakh₹1.5 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹10,011 less
Ahmedabad₹1.3 Lakh₹1.39 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹8,969 less
Kolkata₹1.33 Lakh₹1.43 LakhApache RTR 160 ₹9,316 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 Apache RTR 160 or the FZ Blue Flex?

The Apache RTR 160, by ₹11,590 on the versions compared here: Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition) at ₹1.14 Lakh against FZ Blue Flex FZ Blue Flex at ₹1.25 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.32 Lakh against ₹1.42 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition) makes 15.82 bhp and 14.73 Nm and the FZ Blue Flex FZ Blue Flex makes 11.7 PS and 12.8 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,515 a month for the Apache RTR 160 and ₹3,760 for the FZ Blue Flex, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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