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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.91,610 (ex-showroom) for Single Seat and TVS Apache RTR 160 Price starts at Rs.1.21 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Black Edition. 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 4 colours & 3 variants whereas TVS Apache RTR 160 is available in 1 colours & 5 variants.

Pulsar 125 vs Apache RTR 160

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar 125TVS Apache RTR 160
PriceRs.91,610Rs.1.21 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
Bajaj Pulsar 125
Single Seat
Rs. 91,610
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TVS Apache RTR 160
Black Edition
Rs. 1.21 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    1.03 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    1.45 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.1
    4.2
    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

    Braking System
    CBS
    Single Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    240
    270
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    25
    25
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    25
    25
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    32
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    28
    28
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic
    Telescopic Forks
    Rear Suspension
    Twin Gas Shock
    Mono Shock
    Front Tyre Size
    80/100 - 17
    90/90 - 17

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    LED headlight
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    5 Years or 75000 km
    5 Years/60000 Kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Single down tube
    Double Cradle Synchro Stiff

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    1 Down 4 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    2 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    124.4 cc
    159.7 cc
    Engine Type
    4-Stroke& 2-Valve& Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine
    SI 4 stroke Air cooled SOHC Fuel Injection
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    2
    2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    1.26 kwh
    0.072 kwh
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    Lithium-Ion
    Top Speed
    100 kmph
    114 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    56 mm x 50.5 mm
    62 mm x 52.9 mm
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Air 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
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    3
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    Console Type
    Semi-Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2042 mm
    2035 mm
    Width
    755 mm
    790 mm
    Height
    1060 mm
    1050 mm
    Wheelbase
    1320 mm
    1357 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
    Seat Height
    790 mm
    800 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    142 kg
    138 kg

    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, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. Apache RTR 160 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    Bajaj Pulsar 125 has features like Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and TVS Apache RTR 160, on the other hand, has Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

    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 1050 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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      • KM
        KAUTINYA MEHTA
        06 May 2025
        4.6
        Amazing bike for a long drive and amazing pick up, amazing mileage. Superb speed and then go to a faster route. Good sound for engine.
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        Aktesabul khair
        22 Apr 2025
        5.0
        This bike is best in 125cc segment and also mileage that is also superb. There services is also affordable spare part are also easy to buy anywhere. This is best.
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        Amit Mirdha
        28 Days ago
        5.0
        Bajaj Pulsar 125 vary good bike ,and so beautiful, and looking gorgeous, styles, dashing and high speed bike. Bike seat is very long adjust 4mm easily, his head light beautiful.
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      • Ap
        Ansh pandya
        2 Month ago
        4.6
        Best under this segment and price category. Riding is also good. Average bikers can ride it for daily as well as long routes. Anytime and anywhere for day to day usage and work.
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        Praful Sharma
        3 Month ago
        4.6
        This bike is superb bike. For riding everywhere, and also gives a good looking performance, and mileage is also good. 50kmpl very far better than other 125cc segments bikes also.
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