Earlier version in photoTVS Apache RTR 160
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 160 cc
- 16 PS
- ~45 km/l
- 137 kg
Bike comparison
TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs TVS Apache RTR 310
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 373 cc
- 40 PS
- ~28 km/l
- 174 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 312 cc
- 35.6 PS
- ~30 km/l
- 169 kg
Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- TVS Apache RTR 1605
- Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z4
- TVS Apache RTR 3100
- Most powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS
- Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 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 Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
- LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
- Highest top speedBajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
- Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  TVS Apache RTR 160 |  Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z |  TVS Apache RTR 310 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | TVS · India | Bajaj · India | TVS · India |
| Type of bike | Street | Street | Street |
| Fuel average | ~45 km/l | ~28 km/l | ~30 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 12 L | 12 L | 11 L |
| On a full tank | ~540 km | ~336 km | ~330 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 160 cc | 373 cc | 312 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm | 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm | 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm |
| Torque | 13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm |
| Power to weight | 117 PS / tonne | 230 PS / tonne | 211 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 114 km/h | 154 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 137 kg (with fluids) | 174 kg (with fluids) | 169 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 807 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 168 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,300 mm | 1,344 mm | 1,358 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 270 / Disc 200 | Disc 320 / Disc 230 | Disc 300 / Disc 240 |
| ABS | Front wheel | Both wheels | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 90/90-17 / 110/80-17 | 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 | 110/70-17 / 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 Pulsar NS400Z—a month
- TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z?
TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 28 km/l for Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, in normal riding.
Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z?
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z 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 Pulsar NS400Z?
TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z about 174 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.
TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z: which should I buy?
Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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Photo credits
- TVS Apache RTR 160: Sri ram, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z: HiveMynd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TVS Apache RTR 310: Crazyranga, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.