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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Bajaj Dominar 400

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

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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
Bajaj Dominar 400

Bajaj Dominar 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 193 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Bajaj Dominar 4004
  • Most powerBajaj Dominar 40040 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Dominar 40035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Dominar 400207 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Dominar 400158 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

TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Bajaj Dominar 40040 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Bajaj Dominar 40035 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Bajaj Dominar 400207 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Bajaj Dominar 400373 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Bajaj Dominar 40027 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Bajaj Dominar 400351 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Bajaj Dominar 400158 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Bajaj Dominar 400193 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Bajaj Dominar 400800 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Bajaj Dominar 400157 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Bajaj Dominar 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaBajaj · India
Type of bikeStreetCruiser
Fuel average~45 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank12 L13 L
On a full tank~540 km~351 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc373 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm40 PS @ 8,800 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne207 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h158 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm800 mm
Ground clearance180 mm157 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,453 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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
  • Bajaj Dominar 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Dominar 400?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Bajaj Dominar 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Dominar 400?

Bajaj Dominar 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Dominar 400?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Bajaj Dominar 400 about 193 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Dominar 400: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Bajaj Dominar 400 if most power, most pulling power 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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