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Honda UnicornvsTVS Apache RTR 160

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TVS Apache RTR 160

66% Match

The Apache RTR 160 edges out the Unicorn thanks to stronger performance (15.82 bhp vs 13 bhp), a superior braking setup with a bigger 270mm disc, class-leading 61 kmpl ARAI efficiency, and a longer 5-year/60,000km warranty, all at a lower ex-showroom price. The Unicorn counters with a more relaxed torque-focused engine, slightly longer wheelbase for stability, and small convenience touches like a USB port and kick-start backup, making it a good pick for riders prioritizing low-end grunt and simplicity over outright sportiness.

Honda Unicorn

Standard

₹1.14 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Beefier Low-End Torque
The Unicorn delivers 14.58 Nm @ 5250 rpm, arriving earlier and slightly higher than the Apache's 13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm, for easier city pulling power.
Longer Wheelbase for Stability
At 1335mm wheelbase versus the Apache's 1300mm, the Unicorn offers a more planted, stable ride geometry.
Built-In USB Charging
The Unicorn includes a USB charging port for on-the-go device charging, a convenience feature missing on the Apache.

AI Match

66%

TVS Apache RTR 160

Performance
78%
Comfort
65%
Efficiency
88%
Features & Tech
70%
Safety
75%
Ownership
80%
Practicality
68%
Value
75%

TVS Apache RTR 160

RM Drum - Black Edition

₹1.12 - ₹1.27 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

More Muscle Under the Hood
The Apache RTR 160 produces 15.82 bhp @ 8750 rpm versus the Unicorn's 13 bhp @ 7500 rpm, giving it a clear power advantage.
Stronger Front Stopping Power
A 270mm front disc with 2-piston caliper outsizes the Unicorn's 240mm disc, giving the Apache more confident braking bite.
Class-Leading Efficiency
ARAI-rated at 61 kmpl, the Apache significantly outpaces the Unicorn's 50 kmpl owner-reported figure.

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Daily Commuter

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TVS Apache RTR 160

68% Match

+2%vs 66% overall match

Apache RTR 160 offers better efficiency, sharper brakes and sportier street manners that suit stop-go city riding, while Unicorn counters with a slightly longer riding range and kick-start backup.

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Why Apache RTR 160 for you?

Better fuel efficiency

61 kmpl ARAI figure on the Apache beats the Unicorn's 50 kmpl owner-reported figure, meaning lower running costs for daily commutes.

Stronger front brake setup

A larger 270mm disc with 2-piston caliper gives more confident stopping power in dense traffic compared to the Unicorn's 240mm disc.

Riding modes for varied conditions

Sport, Urban and Rain modes let commuters adapt power delivery to traffic and weather, a feature the Unicorn lacks entirely.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Honda Unicorn and TVS Apache RTR 160 stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Honda Unicorn

TVS Apache RTR 160

TVS Apache RTR 160 pulls ahead overall

The Apache leans into sporty performance, braking, and efficiency credentials, while the Unicorn trades a bit of power for low-end torque and everyday ease, reflecting TVS's performance-commuter positioning against Honda's relaxed commuter philosophy.

More Muscle Under the Hood

The Apache RTR 160 produces 15.82 bhp @ 8750 rpm versus the Unicorn's 13 bhp @ 7500 rpm, giving it a clear power advantage.

Stronger Front Stopping Power

A 270mm front disc with 2-piston caliper outsizes the Unicorn's 240mm disc, giving the Apache more confident braking bite.

Class-Leading Efficiency

ARAI-rated at 61 kmpl, the Apache significantly outpaces the Unicorn's 50 kmpl owner-reported figure.

A Trade-off

The Unicorn delivers 14.58 Nm @ 5250 rpm, arriving earlier and slightly higher than the Apache's 13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm, for easier city pulling power.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Honda Unicorn

Strengths for those who prioritise power, features and range.

Beefier Low-End Torque
The Unicorn delivers 14.58 Nm @ 5250 rpm, arriving earlier and slightly higher than the Apache's 13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm, for easier city pulling power.
Longer Wheelbase for Stability
At 1335mm wheelbase versus the Apache's 1300mm, the Unicorn offers a more planted, stable ride geometry.
Built-In USB Charging
The Unicorn includes a USB charging port for on-the-go device charging, a convenience feature missing on the Apache.
Dual Start Flexibility
With both kick and self-start options, the Unicorn offers a mechanical backup the Apache's self-start-only system doesn't provide.
Bigger Fuel Tank
The Unicorn's 13-litre tank edges out the Apache's 12-litre capacity, allowing slightly longer stretches between fuel stops.

TVS Apache RTR 160

Strengths for those who prioritise power, safety and efficiency.

More Muscle Under the Hood
The Apache RTR 160 produces 15.82 bhp @ 8750 rpm versus the Unicorn's 13 bhp @ 7500 rpm, giving it a clear power advantage.
Stronger Front Stopping Power
A 270mm front disc with 2-piston caliper outsizes the Unicorn's 240mm disc, giving the Apache more confident braking bite.
Class-Leading Efficiency
ARAI-rated at 61 kmpl, the Apache significantly outpaces the Unicorn's 50 kmpl owner-reported figure.
Longer Warranty Coverage
TVS backs the Apache with a 60,000 km or 5-year warranty, well beyond the Unicorn's 42,000 km or 3-year coverage.
Multiple Riding Modes
The Apache offers Sport, Urban, and Rain riding modes, letting riders tailor power delivery, a feature the Unicorn lacks entirely.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Power & Performance

Brakes & Wheels

Suspensions & Chassis

Warranty and Services

Dimensions

Safety & Convenience

Mobile App Monitoring
Vehicle Location Tracking No No
Additional Features Crash Alert
Lights
Headlight LED Headlamp LED Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) 1
Brake/Tail Light Halogen Bulb LED
Pass Light 1 1
Turn Signal Halogen Bulb Halogen Bulb
Seat & Storage
Under Seat Storage No No
Pillion Seat Yes Yes
Pillion Comfort Footrest, Grab rail Footrest, Grab rail

Max Power	13 bhp @ 7500 rpm	15.82 bhp @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque	14.58 Nm @ 5250 rpm	13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed	106 kmph	107 kmph
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Riding Range	650 km	540 km
Riding Modes	No	Sport, Urban and Rain
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement	162.71 cc	159.7 cc
Mileage - Owner Reported	50 kmpl	45 kmpl
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multiplate
Engine Type	1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves	1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves
Bore x Stroke	57.3 mm x 63.1 mm	62 mm x 52.9 mm
Compression Ratio	10±0.2	10.0:1
Spark Plugs	1 Per Cylinder	1 Per Cylinder
Battery	12V 4Ah	12V, 6Ah MF
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage - ARAI		61 kmpl

Braking System	Single Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake	Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper	Disc, 270 mm, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brake	Drum, 130 mm	Drum, 130 mm
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Size	Front - 18 inch, Rear - 18 inch	Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch
Tyre Size	Front - 80/100 - 18, Rear - 100/90 - 18	Front - 90/90 - 17, Rear - 110/80 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only)	Front - 25 psi, Rear - 29 psi	Front - 25 psi, Rear - 28 psi
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	Front - 25 psi, Rear - 33 psi	Front - 25 psi, Rear - 32 psi

Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic with Hydraulic Dampers. 105mm Stroke
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	1	1
Chassis Type	Diamond	Double Cradle Synchro Stiff

Vehicle Warranty	42,000 km or 3 years	60,000 km or 5 years
No. of Free Services	3	3
1st Service	750-1000 km or 15-30 days	500-750 km or 30 days
2nd Service	5500-6000 km or 165-180 days	5000-6000 km or 180 days
3rd Service	11500-12000 km or 350-365 days	11500-12000 km or 365 days
4th Service		8500-9000 km or 270 days
5th Service		11500-12000 km or 365 days

Kerb Weight	139 kg	137 kg
Seat Height	798 mm	790 mm
Seat Length	715 mm
Ground Clearance	187 mm	180 mm
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH)	2081 mm x 756 mm x 1103 mm	2085 mm x 730 mm x 1105 mm
Wheelbase	1335 mm	1300 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	13 litres	12 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2 litres	2.5 litres

USB Charging Port	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Not Available	Not Available
Start Type	Kick and Self Start	Self Start
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off	1	1
Kill Switch	1	1
Adjustable levers	No	No
Windscreen	No	No
Center stand availability	1	1
Saree Guard	1	1
Quickshifter	No	No
Traction Control	No	No
Silencer Cover	1	1

Headlight	LED Headlamp	LED Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)		1
Brake/Tail Light	Halogen Bulb	LED
Pass Light	1	1
Turn Signal	Halogen Bulb	Halogen Bulb

Under Seat Storage	No	No
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Comfort	Footrest, Grab rail	Footrest, Grab rail

Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Clock		1
Gear Indicator	1
Average Speed		1
Instrument Console	LCD Display	LCD Display
Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	1 Tripmeter, Digital	1 Tripmeter, Digital
Low Battery Indicator		1
Hazard Warning Indicator	1
High Beam Indicator	1	1
Malfunction Indicator	1	1
OTA Updates	Not Available	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No
Average Fuel Consumption	1
Real Time Mileage Indicator	1
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	1	1
Low Oil Indicator		1
Service Reminder Indicator	1	1

Vehicle Location Tracking	No	No
Additional Features		Crash Alert

Honda UnicornvsTVS Apache RTR 160

Honda Unicorn

TVS Apache RTR 160

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Every vehicle has a different personality.

TVS Apache RTR 160 pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Honda Unicorn

TVS Apache RTR 160

Features that matter every day.

Power & Performance

Brakes & Wheels

Suspensions & Chassis

Warranty and Services

Dimensions

Safety & Convenience

Mobile App Monitoring

Lights

Seat & Storage

Additional Features

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