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Kawasaki Z900 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

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Kawasaki Z900Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z900

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 948 cc
  • 125 PS
  • 213 kg
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. Kawasaki Z9004
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Z900125 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z900240 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z900140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank17 L12 L
On a full tank—~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc160 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm790 mm
Ground clearance140 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z900 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z900 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z900 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if lightest, lowest seat 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.

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