TVS Apache RTR 160 Mileage

Mileage on the TVS Apache RTR 160 is closely tied to which ride mode is engaged, making the three-mode system as relevant to running costs as it is to performance.
 

• ARAI-certified mileage: 61kpl, reflecting a controlled test cycle rather than everyday riding.

• Autocar India's own test: 53.1kpl in the city and 46.44kpl on the highway, both recorded in Sport mode, the setting that unlocks the most responsive throttle mapping.

• Sport mode is the punchiest of the three ride modes but also the least efficient, since it prioritises throttle response over economy.

• Urban and Rain modes trim power delivery, improving real-world fuel efficiency, particularly relevant on the base model and mid-tier trims used for daily commuting.

• A 12-litre fuel tank comfortably covers city commuting distances between fill-ups even in Sport mode, while Urban or Rain mode stretches that range further on longer, steadier runs.