TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

Should you buy TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. TVS Apache RTR 160 price in Delhi is Rs 120420 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 price in Delhi is Rs 101050 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Apache RTR 160 makes 16.04 PS and 13.85 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Pulsar NS 125 stand at 12 PS and 11 Nm respectively. TVS offers the Apache RTR 160 in 7 colours whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 comes in 4 colours. Out of 307 user reviews, Pulsar NS 125 scores 4.4 whereas the TVS Apache RTR 160 tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 1131 user reviews..TheTVS Apache RTR 160 Mileage is around 47 kmpl, while the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Mileage is around 64.75 kmpl.

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TVS Apache RTR 160 Black Edition

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Hero Xtreme 125R IBS

Displacement
159.7 cc
124.45 cc
124.7 cc
Max Torque
13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm
11 Nm @ 7000 rpm
10.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Clutch
Slipper Clutch
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Wet Multi Plate
LED Taillights
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1.20 - 1.30 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	TVS Apache RTR 160	Bajaj Pulsar NS 125	Hero Xtreme 125R
On-Road Price	Rs.1.44 Lakh onwards	Rs.1.19 Lakh onwards	Rs.1.11 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	47 kmpl	64.75 kmpl	66 kmpl
Max Power	16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm	12 PS @ 8500 rpm	11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on 1131 Reviews	4.4 Based on 307 Reviews	4.5 Based on 364 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 4,175 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 3,446 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 3,204 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.11,642 Apache RTR 160 Insurance	Rs.6,696 Pulsar NS 125 Insurance	Rs.6,597 Xtreme 125R Insurance
Colours	Glossy Black	Pewter GreyBeach BlueFiery OrangeBurnt Red	Cobalt BlueFirestorm RedStallion Black
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

TVS Apache RTR 160

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

Hero Xtreme 125R

On-Road Price

Rs.1.44 Lakh onwards

Rs.1.19 Lakh onwards

Rs.1.11 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

47 kmpl

64.75 kmpl

66 kmpl

Max Power

16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm

12 PS @ 8500 rpm

11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on 1131 Reviews

4.4

Based on 307 Reviews

4.5

Based on 364 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

Sports Naked Bikes

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 4,175

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 3,446

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 3,204

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.11,642
Apache RTR 160 Insurance

Rs.6,696
Pulsar NS 125 Insurance

Rs.6,597
Xtreme 125R Insurance

Colours

Glossy Black

Pewter GreyBeach BlueFiery OrangeBurnt Red

Cobalt BlueFirestorm RedStallion Black

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	SI, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection	4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine	Air Cooled 4 Stroke
Displacement	159.7 cc	124.45 cc	124.7 cc
No. of Cylinders	1	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	2	4	-
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Slipper Clutch	-	Wet Multi Plate
Gear Box	5 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed
Bore	-	-	52.4 mm
Stroke	-	-	57.8 mm
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm	11 Nm @ 7000 rpm	10.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Kick and Self Start	Kick and Self Start
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

SI, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection

4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine

Air Cooled 4 Stroke

Displacement

159.7 cc

124.45 cc

124.7 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth	-
USB Charging Port	No	No	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	(Maximum Speed - Urban/Rain Mode - 97 kmph), (Maximum Power - Urban/Rain Mode - 13.32 PS @ 8000 rpm), (Maximum Torque - Urban/Rain Mode - 12.7 Nm @ 6500 rpm), Position Lamp, Roto Petal Disc Brake, Brake Fluid - DOT 3/DOT 4, Glide Through Technology	Gear Position Indicator	-
Seat Type	Single	Split	Split
Body Graphics	-	-	Yes
Passenger Footrest	-	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes	-
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes	-
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Digital

Features and Safety
Braking Type	-	Combi Brake System	Integrated Braking System
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Rain,Sports,Urban	-	-
Additional Features	(Maximum Speed - Urban/Rain Mode - 97 kmph), (Maximum Power - Urban/Rain Mode - 13.32 PS @ 8000 rpm), (Maximum Torque - Urban/Rain Mode - 12.7 Nm @ 6500 rpm), Position Lamp, Roto Petal Disc Brake, Brake Fluid - DOT 3/DOT 4, Glide Through Technology	Gear Position Indicator	-

Features and Safety

Braking Type

Combi Brake System

Integrated Braking System

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Rain,Sports,Urban

Additional Features

(Maximum Speed - Urban/Rain Mode - 97 kmph), (Maximum Power - Urban/Rain Mode - 13.32 PS @ 8000 rpm), (Maximum Torque - Urban/Rain Mode - 12.7 Nm @ 6500 rpm), Position Lamp, Roto Petal Disc Brake, Brake Fluid - DOT 3/DOT 4, Glide Through Technology

Gear Position Indicator

Performance
City Mileage	-	64.75 kmpl	-
Highway Mileage	-	56.46 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	47 kmpl	64.75 kmpl	66 kmpl
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	-	7.81 Sec	-
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	-	10.53 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	-	12.27 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	-	25.85 Sec	-
Quarter Mile	-	21.15 Sec	-
Top Speed	107 kmph	103 kmph	95 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage

64.75 kmpl

Highway Mileage

56.46 kmpl

Overall Mileage

47 kmpl

64.75 kmpl

66 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

7.81 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	12 L	12 L	10 L
Width	730 mm	810 mm	793 mm
Length	2085 mm	2012 mm	2009 mm
Height	1105 mm	1078 mm	1051 mm
Saddle Height	790 mm	805 mm	794 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	179 mm	180 mm
Wheelbase	1300 mm	1353 mm	1319 mm
Kerb Weight	137 kg	144 kg	136 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

12 L

10 L

Width

730 mm

810 mm

793 mm

Length

2085 mm

2012 mm

2009 mm

Height

1105 mm

1078 mm

1051 mm

Electricals
Headlight	AHO, LED Headlamp with all time on LED Position Lamp	Halogen	LED
Taillight	LED	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	Bulb	LED
DRLs	Yes	-	-
LED Taillights	-	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes	-
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

AHO, LED Headlamp with all time on LED Position Lamp

Halogen

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

Bulb

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	270 mm	240 mm	240 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	130 mm	130 mm	130 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

270 mm

240 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

130 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Double Cradle Synchro STIFF	Perimeter Frame	Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Double Cradle Synchro STIFF

Perimeter Frame

Diamond

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Apache RTR 160
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gkk on Jan 21, 2025
5.0
Rtr 160 bike
Key Features 1. *Engine*: 159.7cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled engine 2. *Power*: 15.53 PS @ 8400 rpm 3. *Torque*: 13.9 Nm @ 7000 rpm 4. *Transmission*: 5-speed manual transmission 5. *Brakes*: 270mm petal disc brake (front), 130mm drum brake (rear) 6. *Suspension*: Telescopic fork (front), Monotube inverted gas-filled shock (rear) 7. *Fuel Tank*: 12-liter fuel tank 8. *Weight*: 137 kg (dry weight)
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bibhav on Jan 20, 2025
5.0
Racing edition
The bikes are perfect of this varient but its racing addition can also come in glossy black edition as users also want it in glossy black because it shines and gives a macho look but with the matte black it looks so shuttle and dim there is also one upgrade tvs should give in it is a 6 speed gear box
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manigandan on Jan 18, 2025
5.0
TVS apache
The TVS Apache RTR 160 offers a perfect blend of performance and style .It’s 160 cc engine delivers smooth power, while the sharp handling ensures a thrilling ride .The aggressive design ,comfortable ergonomics and modern features make it ideal for both communities and weekend rides for the friends.
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sankar on Jan 17, 2025
3.8
That was a amazing bike
That was a amazing bike as a model but in reality the initial pickup was not on that level and the top speed also not on that level. I love the safety system like abs. I was so curious about the braking system of the bike and it satisfied me . The look of the bike is so amazing in that price segment
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stanly on Jan 16, 2025
4.7
Worth for money...
The best stylish variant bike. Very stylish and good safety level. Low maintenance cost bike which had used.Good mileage and good pickup in sporty look..The white colour is looks classy like older and the modes of riding is useful in city traffic. The LED lights are good to visible in night time in traffic also.
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J
jeevan on Jan 19, 2025
4.8
Mileage Monster
This is very superb bike for one who want stylish bike with great mileage, this is the best bike for them. There is a foot kicker so It helps to long lasting battery life by starting daily morning by kicker . Finally overall this the best bike for mileage and speed and also comfortable ride with couple.
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sajid on Jan 14, 2025
4.0
Owner of bajaj ns 200 sharing some notes
That's an good bike to be used for an daily up down or even for riding throughout it's an budget friendly sporty look bike , it can be your mileage bike and can be your riding bike it's on you how you're are using it between comfortable is too good the brakes clutch handling control everything just fine
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aman on Jan 14, 2025
5.0
Pulsar NS 125
I am using this bike from 2 years Great mileage Sporty look Best road presence Excellent speed and performance Great colour combination Bestest build quality till now Cost effective Best design Best average in bike segment No high mantainance Best budget bike for the buyers who are looking got sports bike in low cost with low maintenance cost
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karthik on Jan 14, 2025
4.3
Smoothest vehicle
My brother had a NS 125 and I have drove it many a times and I feel it more powerful and I could feel the comfort in amd the way the bike goes on road is soo smooth and I like the display interface very much and I desire to buy it I am searching it soon I will buy my own NS bike and it has a crazy on it which makes people attract it mainly youngsters
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a on Jan 09, 2025
4.3
This bike has a very
This bike has a very good price in this segment and the mileage is not great but good mine is approximately 55 kmpl.blooking for a sports bike with good mileage ns 125 is best in the business as it provides sporty look as well as good mileage. Servicing of this bike is also good. I bought it 6 months ago and its performance is increasing month by month.
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Pulsar NS 125 Reviews

J
jyotish on Jan 17, 2025
4.8
My dream bike
Hero Extreme 125R is a wonderful bike i ever experienced in my life. this bike is value for money... I recommend you to try at least once.. wonderful bike... Bike has a very powerful headlight also which is providing you a very clear view when you driving. You will not feel tired with this, because its very comfortable. I recommend you to buy this bike..
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meyyappan on Jan 17, 2025
4.7
Best bike in budget range
The Xtreme 125R ABS is the best bike in the budget range. I’ve been using it for 2 months, and my experience has been fantastic. It delivers great performance, impressive durability, and comfort, all at an affordable price. With its stylish design and smooth handling, it’s perfect for those seeking a reliable and budget-friendly bike.
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chiranjit on Jan 16, 2025
4.2
Bike With Joy Ride
It's is the best 125cc segment bike. Over all nice looking and More sefty featured with ABS. This price Segment 120mm rear Tyre with more Comfortable ride. mileage of This bike is absolutely amazing. Some disadvantage of this bike is not provided Colour full TFT Display. And some quality issue. Over all the Segment killer.
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boominathan on Jan 16, 2025
4.3
This bike is more comfortable
This bike is more comfortable for long ride in this price range . Its high est speed was 112 in my ride . It’s was the best choice bike in this price range . Its safety and stability was good . On purpose af emergency the brake system designed for this bike is more usable without a abs it drives smoothly
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faizaan on Jan 12, 2025
4.5
Killer in the segment 🔥
I was looking for best in segment firstly my mind was towords Raider 125 but when this bike came it give me all I want in my bike then I booked at my nearest showroom very smooth experience also worthy of buying it. It gives good performance and smooth riding feels very comfortable for long ride also.. gear shift is also very smooth.in terms of milage I can say it kill in the segment. With this price range there no bike in this segment that offers alot. Like Abs..but the bike is not good for family purpose.
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FAQs on TVS Apache RTR 160 and Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and Hero Xtreme 125R

Q) Which bike is better TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar NS 125?

A) As per our average user rating, TVS Apache RTR 160 has a score of 4.5/5 while Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among TVS Apache RTR 160 and Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is cheaper?

A) TVS Apache RTR 160 price starts at Rs 120420 & Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 price starts at Rs 101050 in Delhi . Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is cheaper between these.

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