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Yamaha YZF-R1 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Unique UD 70

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

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Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

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
Unique UD 70

Unique UD 70

Rs 118,500

dealer list price

  • 72 cc
  • ~50 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R14
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. Unique UD 701
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Best fuel averageUnique UD 70~50 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 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

Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Unique UD 70—

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Unique UD 70—

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Unique UD 70—

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Unique UD 7072 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R1—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Unique UD 7050 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R1—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Unique UD 70450 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Unique UD 70—

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Unique UD 70—

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Unique UD 70—

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Unique UD 70135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R1TVS Apache RTR 160Unique UD 70
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 118,500
BrandYamaha · JapanTVS · IndiaUnique · Pakistan
Type of bikeSportsStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~45 km/l~50 km/l
Petrol tank17 L12 L9 L
On a full tank—~540 km~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc160 cc72 cc
Cylinders411
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power200 PS @ 13,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm—
Torque113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm—
Power to weight995 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne—
Top speed299 km/h114 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startKick
Size and weight
Weight201 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height855 mm790 mm—
Ground clearance130 mm180 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,300 mm—
Length × width × height——1,880 × 751 × 920 mm
Colours——Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 270 / Disc 200Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheelNo
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-172.25-17 / 2.50-17

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
  • Unique UD 70—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R1 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R1 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R1 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if goes furthest on a tank, lightest 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.