TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ Rave

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

TVS Motor

Apache RTR 160

From ₹1.14 Lakh

Apache RTR 160 version

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Yamaha

FZ Rave

From ₹1.25 Lakh

FZ Rave version

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

Only differences

Yamaha FZ RaveFZ Rave · ₹1.25 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Apache RTR 160: ₹1.14 Lakh (ahead) FZ Rave: ₹1.25 Lakh Apache RTR 160 ₹11,190 cheaper

Braking Apache RTR 160: Single-channel ABS FZ Rave: Single-channel ABS

Power Apache RTR 160: 15.82 bhp (ahead) FZ Rave: 12.4 PS Torque 14.73 vs 13.3 Nm

Weight Apache RTR 160: 137 kg FZ Rave: 136 kg Seat height 790 vs 790 mm

Versions Apache RTR 160: 12 (ahead) FZ Rave: 1

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

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.14 Lakh

₹1.25 Lakh

On-road in

₹1.32 Lakh

₹1.41 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹2,223 a month

₹2,370 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

15.82 bhp

12.4 PS

Torque

14.73 Nm

13.3 Nm

Gearbox

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

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

E20 fuel compatible

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

Alloy, finished in vermillion

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)

Diamond

Wheelbase

1,300 mm (2V), 1,357 mm (4V)

1,330 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

165 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height

790 mm (2V), 800 mm (4V)

790 mm

Kerb Weight

137 kg (2V), 144 kg (4V)

136 (with oil and full fuel tank)

Fuel Tank Capacity

12 litres

13 litres

Length

Not listed

1,990 mm

Width

Not listed

780 mm

Height

Not listed

1,080 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Digital, with gear indicator and gear shift light (4V)

Negative LCD with digital speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and clock

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not listed

Not standard; Yamaha lists a Bluetooth Connectivity Kit accessory at Rs 999 (offer, marked down from Rs 3,999)

USB Charging

Not listed

Not standard; USB mobile charger accessory (Rs 840)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

Sport, Urban and Rain

Not listed

Lights

Headlight

LED with DRL

LED, aggressive design

Taillight

LED

Bulb, 12V 21/5W

Turn Indicators

LED

LED flashers available only as an accessory (Rs 1,790 for a set of 2)

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

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

Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition)₹1.14 Lakh FZ Rave₹1.25 Lakh FZ Rave ₹11,190 more

On-road price in six cities

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

City	Apache RTR 160	FZ Rave	Gap
Mumbai	₹1.36 Lakh	₹1.45 Lakh	Apache RTR 160 ₹9,097 less
Pune	₹1.36 Lakh	₹1.45 Lakh	Apache RTR 160 ₹9,097 less
New Delhi	₹1.32 Lakh	₹1.41 Lakh	Apache RTR 160 ₹8,761 less
Bengaluru	₹1.44 Lakh	₹1.54 Lakh	Apache RTR 160 ₹9,880 less
Chennai	₹1.37 Lakh	₹1.46 Lakh	Apache RTR 160 ₹9,209 less
Hyderabad	₹1.4 Lakh	₹1.49 Lakh	Apache RTR 160 ₹9,544 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 Rave?

The Apache RTR 160, by ₹11,190 on the versions compared here: Apache RTR 160 Apache RTR 160 2V RM Drum (Black Edition) at ₹1.14 Lakh against FZ Rave FZ Rave at ₹1.25 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.32 Lakh against ₹1.41 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 Rave FZ Rave makes 12.4 PS and 13.3 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,223 a month for the Apache RTR 160 and ₹2,370 for the FZ Rave, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.