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KTM RC 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 125 or TVS Apache RTR 160? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 125 and Apache RTR 160. KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.91 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and TVS Apache RTR 160 Price starts at Rs.1.21 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Black Edition. KTM RC 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.34 bhp @ 9250 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, RC 125 provides a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model), and Apache RTR 160 has a mileage of 61 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 125 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas TVS Apache RTR 160 is available in 7 colours & 5 variants.

RC 125 vs Apache RTR 160

Key HighlightsKTM RC 125TVS Apache RTR 160
PriceRs.1.91 LakhRs.1.21 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.7 cc159.7 cc
Power14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm15.82 bhp @ 8750 rpm
Mileage/Range40 kmpl61 kmpl
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KTM RC 125 STD bike
KTM RC 125
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Rs. 1.91 Lakh
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TVS Apache RTR 160
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Rs. 1.21 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    2.15 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    1.45 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.7 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    124.7 cc
    159.7 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    -
    Single Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    320
    270
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    29
    25
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    25
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    32
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    28
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    WAPE43
    Telescopic Forks
    Rear Suspension
    WP APEX MoNoshock
    Mono Shock
    Front Tyre Size
    110/70 - R17
    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

    Warranty

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

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Steel trellis frame& powder coated
    Double Cradle Synchro Stiff

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 4 Up
    Ignition
    -
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    124.7 cc
    159.7 cc
    Engine Type
    4-stroke engine
    SI 4 stroke Air cooled SOHC Fuel Injection
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.096 kwh
    0.072 kwh
    Battery Type
    -
    Lithium-Ion
    Top Speed
    120 kmph
    114 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    58 mm x 47.2 mm
    62 mm x 52.9 mm
    Configuration
    -
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Air Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    3
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    Console Type
    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
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    Power Modes
    3
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Wet Multiplate
    Traction Control System

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    1977 mm
    2035 mm
    Width
    -
    790 mm
    Height
    824 mm
    1050 mm
    Wheelbase
    1341 mm
    1357 mm
    Ground Clearance
    158 mm
    180 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.7 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.5 Litres
    1.2 Litres
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Sports Bike
    Seat Height
    824 mm
    800 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    160 kg
    138 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Looks like a larger capacity sports bike
    • excellent performance for a small 125cc engine
    • Agile handling
    • 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
    • Expensive for a 125cc bike
    • Small engine does not suit the design theme
    • Uncomfortable over long rides
    • 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 KTM RC 125 and TVS Apache RTR 160

    Safety

    RC 125 comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, 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

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

    Transmission

    KTM RC 125 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Apache RTR 160 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    KTM RC 125 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 824 mm seat height. TVS Apache RTR 160 has 1050 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    KTM RC 125 and TVS Apache RTR 160 Owner Reviews

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        Karmvir
        4 Month ago
        5.0
        I think this is best bike in middle class family. I am buying this bike. I am so happy because I am buying this bike and that's all right.
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        Ameen
        9 Month ago
        3.0
        Good in mileage and stylish compared to other bikes. Good looking, stylish, nice for college students, office use. Best in class KTM RC 125.
        Likes (1)
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        Vijay
        1 Year ago
        1.8
        Not use for work only for style and expensive bike . More petrol consumption. Not support to sitting. And not support to Rapido or Uber or Swiggy or Zomato .
        Likes (3)
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        Anonymous
        2 Year ago
        5.0
        When evaluating comfort is vibration and noise levels. It performs well in this regard.
        Likes (1)
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        anuj
        2 Year ago
        5.0
        Nice bike and good mileage looking very spotty bike
        Likes (1)
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