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Aprilia RS 457 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Aprilia RS 457

Aprilia RS 457

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 457 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 175 kg

Ride-by-wire with three riding modes and traction control

TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  2. Aprilia RS 4573
  • Most powerAprilia RS 45747.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerAprilia RS 45743.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Aprilia RS 45747.6 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Aprilia RS 45743.5 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Aprilia RS 457457 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Aprilia RS 45727 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Aprilia RS 457351 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Weight

Aprilia RS 457175 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Aprilia RS 457800 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsAprilia RS 457TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandAprilia · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank13 L12 L
On a full tank~351 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size457 cc160 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight272 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed—114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight175 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm
Wheelbase1,350 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 220Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Aprilia RS 457—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Aprilia RS 457 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Aprilia RS 457, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Aprilia RS 457 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Aprilia RS 457 makes 47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Aprilia RS 457 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Aprilia RS 457 about 175 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Aprilia RS 457 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Aprilia RS 457 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.