Tvs Apache Rtr 160 vs Bajaj Pulsar 180

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

159.7 cc
178.61 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel Injection
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Cooling

Air Cooled
Air Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
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Max Engine Power

15.82 bhp @ 8750 rpm
17 hp @ 8500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm
15 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Bore

62 mm
–

Stroke

52.9 mm
–

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
–

Number of Gears

5
5

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Wet Multiplate

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

12 L
15 L

Official Fuel Economy

61 kmpl
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

53.2 (Eco)
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

46.44 (Sport)
–

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.5 L
–

Top Speed

107 kph
–

Auto Start/Stop

User Reported Mileage

44.67 kmpl
44 kmpl

0-60kph

4.8 sec
–

0-100kph

17.37 sec
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60-0kph

19.76 m
–

0-80kph

8.76 sec
–

0-40kph

2.34 sec
–

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Double Cradle Synchro Stiff
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Chassis type

Double Cradle Synchro STIFF
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Front Suspension Type

Telescopic with Hydraulic Dampers. 105mm Stroke
Telescopic Dia 37

Rear Suspension Type

Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid
Twin Shock absorber, Gas filled with Canister

Rear Suspension Adjustability

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

90/90 - 17
90/90 - 17

Rear Tyre Size

110/80 - 17
120/80 - 17

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - Piston
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Front Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

270 mm
280 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

200 mm
230 mm

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
280 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

–
230 mm

Wheel Size

–
Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch

Brake type

–
Front - Disc, Rear - Disc

Dimensions

Length

2085 mm
2035 mm

Width

730 mm
765 mm

Height

1105 mm
1115 mm

Wheelbase

1300 mm
1340 mm

Seat height

790 mm
–

Ground Clearance

180 mm
165 mm

Kerb Weight

138 kg
156 kg

Safety

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

–

Hazard lights

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Single Channel

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Features

Quickshifter

Low Battery Indicator

–

Low Oil Indicator

–

Navigation

–

Odometer

–

Pass-light switch

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

No. of Tripmeters

–

Riding Modes

Shift Light

–

Stand Alarm

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Tripmeter

–

Tripmeters Type

Digital
–

Turn Signal

USB Charging Port

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Cruise Control

Keyless Lock

–

Daytime Running Lights

Digital Fuel Guage

–

Electric Start

Engine-kill switch

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Battery

12V, 6Ah MF
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Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Underseat storage light

–

Stepped Seat

–

Instrumentation

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Touchscreen

Trip Meter

Tachometer

Average Speed

–

Service due indicator

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Fuel gauge

Gear Indicator

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument console

Digital
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TFT colour Instrument cluster

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