AI Verdict

TVS Apache RTR 160vsTVS Apache RTR 180

Our AI verdict

It's a close call

The RTR 160 is the smarter pick for riders who prioritise fuel economy and a lower price, delivering 61 kmpl (ARAI) at ₹113,140. The RTR 180 asks a ₹13,200 premium but returns it with more displacement, power, torque, top speed and a disc rear brake plus GPS-style location tracking. Choose the 160 for daily commuting economy, or the 180 if outright performance and braking hardware matter more than mileage.

TVS Apache RTR 160

RM Drum - Black Edition

₹1.12 - ₹1.27 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Mileage Champion
61 kmpl ARAI-rated efficiency comfortably beats the 180's 42 kmpl owner-reported figure, meaning fewer fuel stops.
Lighter On Wallet
At ₹113,140 ex-showroom, it undercuts the RTR 180 by ₹13,200, making it the more accessible Apache.
Longer Riding Range
Rated for 540 km per tank versus 504 km for the RTR 180, useful for long-distance riders who refuel less often.

AI Match

50%

It's a tie

Performance
62%
Comfort
70%
Efficiency
90%
Features & Tech
62%
Safety
68%
Ownership
75%
Practicality
75%
Value
82%

TVS Apache RTR 180

Disc Bluetooth

₹1.26 - ₹1.28 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

More Displacement & Muscle
177.4cc oil-cooled engine produces 16.78 bhp and 15.5 Nm, both higher than the RTR 160's 15.82 bhp and 13.85 Nm.
Higher Top Speed
Tops out at 113 kmph versus 107 kmph for the RTR 160, giving it an edge for highway overtakes.
Disc Rear Brake
Gets a 200mm disc rear brake with 1-piston caliper instead of the RTR 160's drum rear brake, for more consistent stopping power.

AI · Personalisation

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Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

TVS Apache RTR 160

78% Match

The RTR 160 offers significantly better fuel efficiency and a lower price, making it more economical for everyday city riding and short office commutes.

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Why Apache RTR 160 for you?

Better fuel economy

61 kmpl ARAI vs the RTR 180's 42 kmpl owner-reported figure means lower running costs for daily use.

Lower purchase price

At Rs 113,140 ex-showroom, it's about Rs 13,200 cheaper, easing the entry cost for a daily commuter.

Lighter kerb weight

137 kg vs 140 kg makes it marginally easier to maneuver through traffic and while parking.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the TVS Apache RTR 160 and TVS Apache RTR 180 stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

TVS Apache RTR 160

TVS Apache RTR 180

What the shape reveals

The RTR 180 pulls ahead on raw performance, braking and tech thanks to its bigger oil-cooled engine, disc rear brake and location tracking, while the RTR 160 counters with a clear edge in efficiency and value from its lower price and higher ARAI mileage.

Mileage Champion

61 kmpl ARAI-rated efficiency comfortably beats the 180's 42 kmpl owner-reported figure, meaning fewer fuel stops.

Lighter On Wallet

At ₹113,140 ex-showroom, it undercuts the RTR 180 by ₹13,200, making it the more accessible Apache.

More Displacement & Muscle

177.4cc oil-cooled engine produces 16.78 bhp and 15.5 Nm, both higher than the RTR 160's 15.82 bhp and 13.85 Nm.

Higher Top Speed

Tops out at 113 kmph versus 107 kmph for the RTR 160, giving it an edge for highway overtakes.

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.

TVS Apache RTR 160

Strengths for those who prioritise efficiency, performance and range.

Mileage Champion
61 kmpl ARAI-rated efficiency comfortably beats the 180's 42 kmpl owner-reported figure, meaning fewer fuel stops.
Lighter On Wallet
At ₹113,140 ex-showroom, it undercuts the RTR 180 by ₹13,200, making it the more accessible Apache.
Longer Riding Range
Rated for 540 km per tank versus 504 km for the RTR 180, useful for long-distance riders who refuel less often.
Bigger Reserve Buffer
A 2.5-litre reserve fuel capacity gives slightly more cushion than the 180's 2-litre reserve when running low.
Air-Cooled Simplicity
Its 1-cylinder air-cooled engine design is simpler than the 180's oil-cooled setup, which can mean lower maintenance complexity.

TVS Apache RTR 180

Strengths for those who prioritise power, range and safety.

More Displacement & Muscle
177.4cc oil-cooled engine produces 16.78 bhp and 15.5 Nm, both higher than the RTR 160's 15.82 bhp and 13.85 Nm.
Higher Top Speed
Tops out at 113 kmph versus 107 kmph for the RTR 160, giving it an edge for highway overtakes.
Disc Rear Brake
Gets a 200mm disc rear brake with 1-piston caliper instead of the RTR 160's drum rear brake, for more consistent stopping power.
Wider Rear Tyre
120/70-17 rear tyre offers a larger contact patch than the RTR 160's 110/80-17, aiding grip and cornering confidence.
Smart Location Tracking
Includes Last Park Location tracking via its mobile app monitoring feature, a convenience the RTR 160 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 Last Park Location
Additional Features Crash Alert Crash Alert
Lights
Headlight LED Headlamp LED Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) 1 1
Brake/Tail Light LED 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	15.82 bhp @ 8750 rpm	16.78 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque	13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm	15.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed	107 kmph	113 kmph
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Riding Range	540 km	504 km
Riding Modes	Sport, Urban and Rain	Sport, Urban and Rain
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement	159.7 cc	177.4 cc
Mileage - Owner Reported	45 kmpl	42 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, Oil Cooled, 2 Valves
Bore x Stroke	62 mm x 52.9 mm	62 mm x 58 mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.0:1
Spark Plugs	1 Per Cylinder	1 Per Cylinder
Battery	12V, 6Ah MF	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, 270 mm, 2 piston caliper	Disc, 270 mm, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brake	Drum, 130 mm	Disc, 200 mm, 1 piston caliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Size	Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch	Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch
Tyre Size	Front - 90/90 - 17, Rear - 110/80 - 17	Front - 90/90 - 17, Rear - 120/70 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only)	Front - 25 psi, Rear - 28 psi	Front - 25 psi, Rear - 28 psi
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	Front - 25 psi, Rear - 32 psi	Front - 25 psi, Rear - 32 psi

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

Vehicle Warranty	60,000 km or 5 years	60,000 km or 5 years
No. of Free Services	3	5
1st Service	500-750 km or 30 days	500-750 km or 30 days
2nd Service	5000-6000 km or 180 days	2500-3000 km or 90 days
3rd Service	11500-12000 km or 365 days	5000-6000 km or 180 days
4th Service	8500-9000 km or 270 days	8500-9000 km or 270 days
5th Service	11500-12000 km or 365 days	11500-12000 km or 365 days

Kerb Weight	137 kg	140 kg
Seat Height	790 mm	790 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	180 mm
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH)	2085 mm x 730 mm x 1105 mm	2085 mm x 730 mm x 1105 mm
Wheelbase	1300 mm	1326 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 litres	12 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.5 litres	2 litres

USB Charging Port	No	No
Cruise Control	Not Available	Not Available
Start Type	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

Vehicle Location Tracking	No	Last Park Location
Additional Features	Crash Alert	Crash Alert

Headlight	LED Headlamp	LED Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	1	1
Brake/Tail Light	LED	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	1
Gear Indicator		1
Average Speed	1	1
Instrument Console	LCD Display	LCD Display
Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	Bluetooth
GPS & Navigation	No	Turn by Turn Navigation
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Voice Assist		1
Tripmeter	1 Tripmeter, Digital	2 Tripmeters, Digital
Low Battery Indicator	1	1
Hazard Warning Indicator		1
High Beam Indicator	1	1
Malfunction Indicator	1	1
OTA Updates	Not Available	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	No	Yes
Average Fuel Consumption		1
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	1	1
Low Oil Indicator	1	1
Service Reminder Indicator	1	1

TVS Apache RTR 160vsTVS Apache RTR 180

TVS Apache RTR 160

TVS Apache RTR 180

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family Rider

Long-distance Rider

Every vehicle has a different personality.

What the shape reveals

Strengths that matter every day.

TVS Apache RTR 160

TVS Apache RTR 180

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

Instrument Cluster

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