TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Disc vs Bajaj Pulsar NS125 vs TVS Raider 125 Comparison
Updated: 11, Jul, 2025 06:19 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 1,29,170
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 99,571
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 95,219
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Overall Height | |||
| 1050 mm | 1078 mm | 1028 mm | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2035 mm | 2012 mm | 2070 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 790 mm | 810 mm | 785 mm | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1357 mm | 1353 mm | 1326 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 180 mm | 179 mm | 180 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 800 mm | 805 mm | 780 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 146 kg | 144 kg | 123 kg | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 12 litres | 12 litres | 10 litres | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 15.6 secs | NA | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Engine Kill Switch | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| Pillion Grabrail | |||
| Aluminium Pillion Handle | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| NA | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| TVS Apache RTR 160 4V mileage is 45 kmpl (approximate). | Bajaj Pulsar NS125 mileage is 50-55 kmpl (approximate). | TVS Raider 125 mileage is 67 kmpl (certified). | |
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 160cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 15.6 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 6 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 5.9 seconds. | |
| Top Speed | |||
| TVS Apache RTR 160 4V top speed is 114 kmph (company-claimed). | Bajaj Pulsar NS125 top speed is 112 kmph (approximate). | TVS Raider 125 top speed is 99 kmph (certified). | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 159.7 cc | 124.45 cc | 124.8 cc | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Valves Per Cylinder | |||
| 4 | NA | 3 | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 159.7cc, Oil-Cooled, 4-Stroke, SOHC, Single Cylinder Engine | 124.45cc, Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Single Cylinder, DTS-i Ei Engine | 124.8cc, Air-Oil Cooled, 3-Valves, Single Cylinder Engine | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 17.55 HP @ 9250 rpm | 12 HP @ 8500 rpm | 11.2 HP @ 7500 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 14.73 Nm @ 7250 rpm | 11 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm | |
| Cooling | |||
| Oil Cooled with Ram Air Assist | Air Cooled | Air/Oil Cooled | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel Injection: Bosch- Closed Loop | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet Multiplate | Wet Multiplate Clutch | NA | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Gear Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Service Reminder | |||
| NA | |||
| Low Oil Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Low Battery Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| ABS Light | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Analogue | Digital | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | NA | |
| Clock | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | NA | |
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Braking System | |||
| 1-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | CBS (Combined Braking System) | SBT (Synchronized Braking System) | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| Suzuki Gixxer 155, Yamaha FZ V3, Honda XBlade 160, Hero Xtreme 160R, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 | Honda SP125, Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon, KTM Duke 125, Hero Glamour 125, Hero Super Splendor, TVS Raider | Honda Shine 125, Bajaj Pulsar NS125, KTM Duke 125, Hero Super Splendor, Hero Glamour 125, Honda SP125 | |
| Ride Modes | |||
| Sport, Urban & Rain Modes | NA | Eco & Power | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| Capacity | |||
| 6Ah | 8Ah | 4Ah | |
| Voltage | |||
| 12V | 12V | 12V | |
| Pass Light | |||
| Head Light | |||
| LED with DRL/FPL | 12V 35/35 W Halogen Headlamp with Wolf-Eye Design | LED | |
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free, VRLA | Maintenance Free | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | Infinity Twin-Strip LED Taillight | LED | |
| Position Lamp | |||
| NA | NA | ||
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Design | |||
| Features | |||
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 160cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 15.6 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 6 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 5.9 seconds. | |
| Comfort | |||
| Build Quality | |||
| Fuel Economy | |||
| Value for Money | |||
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| 270mm Petal Disc | 240mm Disc | 130mm Drum | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 200mm Petal Disc | 130mm Drum | 130mm Drum | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 90/90-R17 49P | 80/100-17 | 80/100-17 (46P) | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 130/70-R17 M/C 62P | 100/90-17 | 100/90-17 (55P) | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| ABS | |||
| 1-Channel Super-Moto ABS | NA | NA | |
| Brake Fluid | |||
| DOT 3 / DOT 4 | NA | NA | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| 1.85"x17" | 17-inch | NA | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 3.5"x17" | 17-inch | NA | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Monoshock | 5-Step Monoshock | Monoshock, 5-Step Adjustable, Gas Charged | |
| Front Suspension | |||
| Telescopic Forks | Telescopic Forks | Telescopic Forks | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Double Cradle Split Synchro STIFF | Perimeter Frame | NA | |
| Exhaust/Muffler | |||
| Twin Pipe and Twin Barrel Design | NA | NA | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price | |||
| Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | |
| Caster | |||
| 125.6 mm | NA | NA | |
| Steering Angle | |||
| 62.3° | NA | NA | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Naked | Naked | Naked | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Born of a Champion | Lean Mean Street Machine | The Wicked Ride | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Rear Disc | Bajaj Pulsar NS125 (New Model) | TVS Raider 125 (New Model) | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Disc price is Rs 1.29 lakh (ex-showroom). | Bajaj Pulsar NS125 price is Rs 99,571 (ex-showroom). | TVS Raider 125 price is Rs 95,219 (ex-showroom). | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Available | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Racing Red, Knight Black, Metallic Blue, Lightning Blue, Matte Black | Pewter Grey, Beach Blue, Fiery Orange, Burnt Red | Fiery Yellow, Striking Red, Blazing Blue, Wicked Black | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| On Road Price | |||
| TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Disc on road price is Rs 1.48 lakh in Delhi, Rs 1.53 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 1.50 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 1.51 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest TVS dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | Bajaj Pulsar NS125 on road price is Rs 1.15 lakh in Delhi, Rs 1.18 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 1.16 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 1.17 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Bajaj dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | TVS Raider 125 on road price is Rs 1.10 lakh in Delhi, Rs 1.13 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 1.11 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 1.12 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest TVS dealership to get the exact-on road price quote in your city. | |
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