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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

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
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Yamaha YZF-R15 V44
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R15 V4140 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
Yamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Yamaha YZF-R15 V440 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Yamaha YZF-R15 V4
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average~45 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank12 L11 L
On a full tank~540 km~440 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc155 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h140 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)142 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm815 mm
Ground clearance180 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,325 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—Upside-down fork / Monoshock

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
  • Yamaha YZF-R15 V4—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R15 V4, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 about 142 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 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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