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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar 125 or TVS Apache RTR 160? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar 125 and Apache RTR 160. Bajaj Pulsar 125 Price starts at Rs.89,984 (ex-showroom) for Single Seat and TVS Apache RTR 160 Price starts at Rs.1.20 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Drum. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm power whereas TVS Apache RTR 160 is a 1 cylinder, 159 cc Engine can generate 15.82 bhp @ 8750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Pulsar 125 provides a mileage of 50 kmpl (base model), and Apache RTR 160 has a mileage of 61 kmpl (base model). Bajaj Pulsar 125 is available in 2 colours & 3 variants whereas TVS Apache RTR 160 is available in 5 colours & 4 variants.

Pulsar 125 vs Apache RTR 160

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar 125TVS Apache RTR 160
PriceRs.89,984Rs.1.20 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.4 cc159.7 cc
Power11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm15.82 bhp @ 8750 rpm
Mileage/Range50 kmpl61 kmpl
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Bajaj Pulsar 125 Single Seat bike
Single Seat
Rs. 89,984
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Drum
Rs. 1.20 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.01 Lakh
Price Breakup
1.35 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.1
4.1
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.5 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
124.4 cc
159.7 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
check
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Calliper Type
Dual Piston
Dual Piston
Braking System
CBS
Single Channel ABS
Front Suspension
Telescopic
Telescopic with Hydraulic Dampers. 105mm Stroke
Rear Suspension
Twin Gas Shock
Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid
Front Tyre Size
80/100 - 17
90/90 - 17
Rear Tyre Size
100/90 - 17
110/80 - 17
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
130 mm
130 mm
Rear Type
Drum
Drum
Tubeless Tyres
check
check

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
-
check
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Warranty

Basic Warranty
-
5 Years/60000km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Single down tube
Double Cradle Synchro Stiff

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
124.4 cc
159.7 cc
Engine Type
4-Stroke& 2-Valve& Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine
SI& 4 stroke& Oil cooled
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
1.26 kwh
12 kwh
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
Lithium-Ion
Range
-
732 km/charge
Top Speed
100 kmph
107 kmph
Max Torque
10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm
13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Max Power
11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm
15.82 bhp @ 8750 rpm
Cooling type
-
Oil Cooled
Bore x Stroke
56 x 50.5 mm
62 mm x 52.9 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
50 kmpl
61 kmpl
Number of Gears
5 Speed
5 Speed

Comfort & Convenience

Riding Modes
Sport& Urban and Rain
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Average Speed Indicator
-
check
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Under Seat Storage
Console Type
Semi-Digital
Digital
Seat Style
-
Split
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

Radial Tyres
-
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Single Channel ABS
Power Modes
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-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2055 mm
2085 mm
Width
765 mm
790 mm
Height
1060 mm
1105 mm
Wheelbase
1320 mm
1300 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.5 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.2 Litres
1.2 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Unladden/Kerb Weight
140 kg
137 kg
Seat Height
790 mm
790 mm

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It is well priced
  • Looks Quite Big for a 125cc motorcycle
  • Offers decent performance and mileage from engine
  • Overall build quality is very good
  • Engine performance is fast yet economical
  • Sharp handling makes it fun to ride motorcycle
  • Bluetooth-connected tech comes in handy on the go
  • Suspension is very comfortable for the city
Cons
  • Front-heavy frame
  • Same dated looks as bigger engine variants
  • Design has now started to look old
  • Not as feature-loaded as rivals
  • Sitting posture is not very comfortable due to its sporty character
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Detailed Comparison of Bajaj Pulsar 125 and TVS Apache RTR 160

Safety

Pulsar 125 comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Power Modes. Apache RTR 160 has Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator.

Comfort & Convenience

Bajaj Pulsar 125 has features like Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator and TVS Apache RTR 160, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest.

Transmission

Bajaj Pulsar 125 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Apache RTR 160 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Bajaj Pulsar 125 has a 11.5 Litres fuel tank with 1060 mm seat height. TVS Apache RTR 160 has 1105 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Bajaj Pulsar 125 and TVS Apache RTR 160 Owner Reviews

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  • Apache RTR 160 Review
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      Umesh
      3 Month ago
      Review for Bajaj Pulsar 125
      5.0
      Designed excellent, feature super but Disc front and Chain Pack some problems in, that mean not a good quality chain pack.(pulsar 125)that Left to be a Bike is Very Excellent and looking beautiful. I m purchased 2 month Back.
      Likes (8)
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      Samar
      3 Month ago
      Review for Bajaj Pulsar 125
      5.0
      First I am say this bike are looking excellent and seat is very comfortable I like this bike . When I first time ride this bike I excited and happy. And this bike mileage and features very good.
      Likes (5)
    • RK
      Ritesh Kumar
      3 Month ago
      Review for Bajaj Pulsar 125
      3.0
      My experience 5 year old and I like this Bajaj Pulsar 125 it's very good bike, Bajaj pulsar 125 I like bike.
      Likes (1)
    • PM
      Parmanand Maurya
      5 Month ago
      Review for Bajaj Pulsar 125
      5.0
      Low budget good bike and mileage is also good every person effort this bike in low prices value in this price range not possible to be get this bike but this lowest price Aportunity to efforts all type of ride this bikes in lowest price and lowest range thanks? this bike
      Likes (5)
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      Prhlad
      6 Month ago
      Review for Bajaj Pulsar 125
      4.4
      It has a 125cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder engine that can generate 10.8 Nm of maximum torque at 6000 rpm and 11.8 bhp of maximum power at 8500 rpm. A 5-speed gearbox that is linked to the engine allows for precise and seamless shifting.
      Likes (3)
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