TVS Apache RTR 180 vs Yamaha FZ Rave

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

TVS Apache RTR 180
Yamaha FZ Rave

TVS Motor

Apache RTR 180

From ₹1.27 Lakh

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Yamaha

FZ Rave

From ₹1.25 Lakh

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TVS Apache RTR 180Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth · ₹1.27 Lakh
Yamaha FZ RaveFZ Rave · ₹1.25 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Apache RTR 180: ₹1.27 Lakh FZ Rave: ₹1.25 Lakh (ahead) FZ Rave ₹2,010 cheaper
Braking Apache RTR 180: Single-channel ABS FZ Rave: Single-channel ABS
Mileage Apache RTR 180: 45 kmpl FZ Rave: Not published Claimed
Power Apache RTR 180: 17.13 PS (ahead) FZ Rave: 12.4 PS Torque 15.5 vs 13.3 Nm
Weight Apache RTR 180: 140 kg FZ Rave: 136 kg Seat height 790 vs 790 mm

Pick the Apache RTR 180 for more power.

Pick the FZ Rave for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.27 Lakh
₹1.25 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.47 Lakh
₹1.41 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,466 a month
₹2,370 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
17.13 PS
12.4 PS
Torque
15.5 Nm
13.3 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
45 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Single cylinder, air/oil-cooled
Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve, fuel injected
Displacement (cc)
177.4 cc
149
Bore x Stroke
62 mm x 58 mm
57.3 x 57.9 mm
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
9.6:1
Cooling
Air/Oil Cooled
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
Petal disc, 270 mm
Disc, 282 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Petal disc, 200 mm
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
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
100/80-17M/C 52P, tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
140/60R-17M/C 63P, radial, tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic forks
Telescopic fork, 41 mm inner tubes
Rear Suspension
Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid
Swingarm with Monocross shock
Frame Type
Double cradle synchro stiff
Diamond
Wheelbase (mm)
1,326 mm
1,330
Ground Clearance (mm)
180 mm
165

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2,085 mm
1,990
Width (mm)
730 mm
780
Height (mm)
1,105 mm
1,080
Seat Height (mm)
790 mm
790
Kerb Weight (kg)
140 kg
136 (with oil and full fuel tank)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
12 litres
13

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital
Negative LCD with digital speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and clock
Bluetooth/Navigation
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
Not listed
Gear Indicator
Yes
Not listed
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, Rain
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
LED with DRL
LED, aggressive design
Taillight
LED
Bulb, 12V 21/5W
Turn Indicators
Halogen bulb
LED flashers available only as an accessory (Rs 1,790 for a set of 2)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Racing-style seat design, with pillion seat
Two-level seat

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹1.27 Lakh
₹1.25 Lakh
Colours
2 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 180 Disc Bluetooth₹1.27 Lakh FZ Rave₹1.25 Lakh FZ Rave ₹2,010 less

On-road price in six cities

Apache RTR 180 Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth against FZ Rave FZ Rave

CityApache RTR 180FZ RaveGap
Mumbai₹1.51 Lakh₹1.45 LakhFZ Rave ₹5,780 less
Pune₹1.51 Lakh₹1.45 LakhFZ Rave ₹5,780 less
New Delhi₹1.47 Lakh₹1.41 LakhFZ Rave ₹5,720 less
Bengaluru₹1.59 Lakh₹1.54 LakhFZ Rave ₹5,921 less
Chennai₹1.52 Lakh₹1.46 LakhFZ Rave ₹5,800 less
Hyderabad₹1.56 Lakh₹1.49 LakhFZ Rave ₹5,861 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 180 or the FZ Rave?

The FZ Rave, by ₹2,010 on the versions compared here: Apache RTR 180 Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth at ₹1.27 Lakh against FZ Rave FZ Rave at ₹1.25 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.47 Lakh against ₹1.41 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Apache RTR 180 Apache RTR 180 Disc Bluetooth makes 17.13 PS and 15.5 Nm and the FZ Rave FZ Rave makes 12.4 PS and 13.3 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,466 a month for the Apache RTR 180 and ₹2,370 for the FZ Rave, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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