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Yamaha MT 15 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Yamaha MT 15 or TVS Apache RTR 160? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between MT 15 and Apache RTR 160. Yamaha MT 15 Price starts at Rs.1.68 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and TVS Apache RTR 160 Price starts at Rs.1.20 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Black Edition. Yamaha MT 15 is 1 cylinder, 155 cc Engine can generate 18.1 bhp @ 10000 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, MT 15 provides a mileage of 56.87 kmpl (base model), and Apache RTR 160 has a mileage of 61 kmpl (base model). Yamaha MT 15 is available in 7 colours & 4 variants whereas TVS Apache RTR 160 is available in 6 colours & 5 variants.

MT 15 vs Apache RTR 160

Key HighlightsYamaha MT 15 V2TVS Apache RTR 160
PriceRs.1.68 LakhRs.1.20 Lakh
Engine Capacity155 cc159.7 cc
Power18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm15.82 bhp @ 8750 rpm
Mileage/Range56.87 kmpl61 kmpl
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Yamaha MT 15 V2 STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.68 Lakh
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TVS Apache RTR 160 Black Edition bike
Black Edition
Rs. 1.20 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.89 Lakh
Price Breakup
1.44 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.1
4.0
Transmission Type
Chain Drive
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
155 cc
159.7 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Dual Piston
Front Disc Size
282
270
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
25
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
25
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
39
32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
28
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
UpsidDowFronForks
Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Linked-type MoNocross suspension
Mono Shock
Front Tyre Size
100/80 - 17
90/90 - 17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
5 Years or 60000km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Deltabox
Double Cradle Synchro Stiff

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 4 Up
Ignition
TCI
CDI
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
155 cc
159.7 cc
Engine Type
Liquid cooled& 4-stroke& SOHC& 4-valve
SI 4 stroke Air cooled SOHC Fuel Injection
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
2
Transmission Type
Chain Drive
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.048 kwh
0.072 kwh
Battery Type
-
Lithium-Ion
Top Speed
130 kmph
114 kmph
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 58.7 mm
62 mm x 52.9 mm
Configuration
11.6 : 1
-
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
3
Service Reminder Indicator
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
Radial Tyres
check
check
Side Stand Alarm
-
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Power Modes
3
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Traction Control System
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2015 mm
2035 mm
Width
800 mm
790 mm
Height
1070 mm
1050 mm
Wheelbase
1325 mm
1357 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.05 Litres
1.2 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Seat Height
810 mm
800 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
141 kg
138 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Riding position is very comfortable for city commutes
  • Looks very youthful & aggressive on the road
  • Loaded with latest features like USD suspension
  • 155cc liquid-cooled engine is very refined & punch-packed
  • Braking is one of the best in its segment
  • 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
  • Quality is not as good as the R15 sports bike
  • Stiffer rear suspension tends to bounce the bike at times
  • Engine buzzes in mid-range
  • 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 Yamaha MT 15 V2 and TVS Apache RTR 160

Safety

MT 15 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System. Apache RTR 160 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator.

Comfort & Convenience

Yamaha MT 15 has features like Pillion Footrest, Low Oil Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and TVS Apache RTR 160, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

Yamaha MT 15 comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive transmission and Apache RTR 160 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Yamaha MT 15 has a 10 Litres fuel tank with 1070 mm seat height. TVS Apache RTR 160 has 1050 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Yamaha MT 15 V2 and TVS Apache RTR 160 Owner Reviews

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    • H
      Harpal
      30 Oct 2024
      5.0
      Excellent design Great Bike. Love to ride on it. It is a dream bike for me. I would love to buy it in Diwali. Good torque of the bike. Great Excellent and much more of it.
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      Gokul
      25 Oct 2024
      5.0
      This bike was look wise very uniqueness and best perform in engine, mileage is good but totally is awesome, love this bike MT 15 v2 wow its wonderful.
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      Pradeep
      19 Oct 2024
      4.6
      Bike look amazing and smooth driving Outlook and input very nice bike is one way and highway amazing and trip wonderful moment I love this bike.
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      ashish K
      17 Oct 2024
      3.4
      It maintains a commendable ride quality, introduces additional features across variants, has good safety features with ADAS, and presents a competitive pricing strategy, establishing itself as a tough contender and maintain.
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      Vaibhav
      15 Oct 2024
      5.0
      Nice bike and comfortable to drive and excellent for long drive and good looking nice average and take care of yourself and have fun with you and your family.
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