Bajaj V15 vs Honda CB Hornet 160R SE vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Comparison

Updated: 11, Jul, 2024 04:50 AM

	Bajaj V15 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 66,739 * Delhi. May vary. Discontinued POPULARITY This week: 55 views All time: 974091 views	Honda CB Hornet 160R SE Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 82,095 * Delhi. May vary. Discontinued POPULARITY This week: 46 views All time: 60617 views	TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1,25,670 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 50 views All time: 192362 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	13 litres	12 litres	12 litres
	Reserve Fuel Capacity
	1.7 litres	NA	NA
	Overall Length
	2044 mm	2041 mm	2035 mm
	Overall Width
	780 mm	783 mm	790 mm
	Overall Height
	1069 mm	1067 mm	1050 mm
	Ground Clearance
	165 mm	164 mm	180 mm
	Wheelbase
	1315 mm	1346 mm	1357 mm
	Kerb Weight
	137 kg	138 kg	144 kg
	Seat Height
	780 mm	790 mm	800 mm
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat
	Yes (gets removable rear seat cowl)
	Pillion Grabrail

	Pillion Footrest

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	45-55 kmpl (Approx.)	40-50 kmpl (approx.)	TVS Apache RTR 160 4V mileage is 45 kmpl (approximate).
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	149.5 cc	162.71 cc	159.7 cc
	Bore
	56 mm	57.3 mm	NA
	Stroke
	58.8 mm	63.09 mm	NA
	Number of Cylinders
	1	1	1
	Engine Details
	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC 2 valve, Air cooled, DTS-i	Air Cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine	159.7cc, Oil-Cooled, 4-Stroke, SOHC, Single Cylinder Engine
	Maximum Power
	12 HP @ 7500 rpm	15.04 HP @ 8500 rpm	17.55 HP @ 9250 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	12.7 NM @ 5500 rpm	14.76 NM @ 6500 rpm	14.73 Nm @ 7250 rpm
	Cooling
	Air Cooling	Air-cooled	Oil Cooled with Ram Air Assist
	Number of Gears
	5	5	5
	Clutch
	Wet Multi Plate Type	Wet Multi-plate	Wet Multiplate
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Low Battery Indicator
		NA
	Gear Indicator

	Speedometer
		Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
		Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
		Digital	Digital
	Odometer
		Digital	Digital
	Fuel Gauge
	Yes (colour changing LED indication)	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Key Features
	Rear Seat Cowl, Disc Brake, Low Seat Height, DTS-i Technology	NA	NA
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Voltage
	12 V	12V	12V
	Capacity
	4 Ah	4Ah	6Ah
	Turn Signal Light (Front)
	Clear lens	NA	NA
	Turn Signal Light (Rear)
	Clear lens	NA	NA
	Projector Head Light
		NA	NA
	Head Light Type
	Halogen	NA	NA
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Battery Type
	VRLA	MF	Maintenance Free
	Head Light
	55/60 W	12V 35/35W	LED with DRL/FPL
	Tail Light
		LED	LED
	Position Lamp
		NA
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
		NA
	Performance
		NA	In terms of performance, the 160cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 15.6 seconds.
	Comfort
		NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA
	Features
		NA
	Build Quality
		NA
	Value for Money
		NA
	Vehicle Overview
	V15 uses the metal from the retired Indian warship INS Vikrant. Launched under a patriotic theme, the motorcycle now comes in 4 attractive shades and competes the likes of Hero Achiever and Honda Unicorn 150. The 150cc engine of Bajaj V is good for 11.83 BHP and 13 Nm of torque. It is famous for its cafe racer style with a detachable rear cowl and muscular 13 liter fuel tank. It falls within the price range of 125cc bikes while performs equally good to the commuter based 150cc bikes in India.	Honda CB Hornet 160R Special Edition was launched in to shades that were finished in base Matt Black shade and carried Orange as well as Green stripes. Apart from the visual differences, mechanical features remain exactly the same on the special edition CB Hornet. The engine on the bike is a 162.71cc, air cooled unit producing 15.04 BHP and 14.76 Nm of torque. It claims a top speed of 110 kmph and weigh 138 kg in its standard version. Honda CB Hornet rivals Suzuki Gixxer, TVS Apache RTR 160 and Yamaha FZ-S in its engine segment.	NA
	Should You Buy It?
	If you are looking for a decent 150 cc commuter, Bajaj V15 is one great option as it falls right in the 125 cc price category.	NA	NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Brake
	240mm Disc	276mm Disc with a triple-pot Nissin caliper	270mm Petal Disc
	Rear Brake
	130mm Drum	130mm Drum (Rs. 4500 extra for 220mm rear disc brake)	130mm Drum
	Wheel Type
	Alloy Wheels	NA	NA
	Alloy Wheels

	Front Tyre
	90/90 - 18 51P	100/80-17 (MRF Zapper FYM)	90/90-R17 49P
	Rear Tyre
	120/80 -16 60P	140/70-17 (MRF Zapper FYM)	110/80-R17 57P
	Front Wheel
	18-inch	17-inch	1.85"x17"
	Rear Wheel
	16-inch	17-inch	3.5"x17"
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	33mm Telescopic Forks	Telescopic	Telescopic Forks
	Rear Suspension
	Twin-Spring loaded hydraulic type- with gas filled	Monoshock	Monoshock
	Frame (Chassis)
	Double-cradle chassis	Diamond	Double Cradle Split Synchro STIFF
Miscellaneous Information
	Handle Bar
	Wide handlebar	NA	NA
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Commuter	Sports	Naked
	Official Tagline
	Made from the Invincible Metal of INS Vikrant	Raw Power. Real Muscle. Ripped to the Core.	Racing DNA Unleashed
	Bike Variant
	Bajaj V15	2017 Honda CB Hornet 160R SE	2024 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V (New Model)
	Availability Status in India
	Discontinued	Discontinued	Available
	Latest Price in India
	Bajaj V15 price was Rs 66,739 before being discontinued.	2017 Honda CB Hornet 160R SE price was Rs 82,095 before being discontinued.	2024 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V price is Rs 1.26 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Colour Options
	Ebony Black, Heroic Red, Ocean Blue	Striking Green, Mars Orange	Racing Red, Knight Black, Metallic Blue, Lightning Blue, Matte Black
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol