Which sporty 160cc motorcycle should I go for?

It all comes down to the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and the Bajaj Pulsar N160.

1 min read•12 Aug '22

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I’m a 21-year-old college student who is looking to upgrade to a 150-160cc motorbike from my Honda Activa. With a budget of Rs 1.50 lakh, what bike would you recommend?

Sunil Sharma, Delhi

Autocar India says: Given your requirements, we’d recommend you take a look at the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and the recently launched Bajaj Pulsar N160. Both are sporty, good looking motorcycles with enough performance on tap, and fit in your budget. However, the Pulsar N160 is the newer of the two and comes with the added safety net of a dual-channel ABS, so it is the one we’d recommend.

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