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Pulsar N160 vs Apache RTR 160

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Pulsar N160

Ex-showroom price ₹1.22 lakh – ₹1.44 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi
Ex-showroom price From ₹1.15 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi

Specifications side by side

Spec
Pulsar N160
Apache RTR 160
Overview
Type
Naked/streetfighter
Naked/streetfighter
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Yes
Yes
Variants
5
7
Colours
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Arctic Teal (TCS), Granite Grey (TCS), Matte Black (TCS, Racing Edition), Pearl White, Glossy Black (Black Edition), Gloss Black, Racing Red, Matte Blue
Engine and performance
Engine displacement
164.82 cc
159.7 cc
Cylinders
1
1
Cooling
Air-cooled
Air-cooled
Max power
16 PS
16 PS
Power (as stated)
16 Ps @ 8750 rpm (2V engine)
Sport : 11.8 kW (16.04 PS) @ 8750 rpm, Urban/ Rain : 9.8 kW (13.32 PS) @ 8200 rpm
Max torque
14.65 Nm
13.85 Nm
Transmission
5-speed
5-speed
Top speed
—
107 km/h
Dimensions and weight
Kerb weight
152 kg
137 kg
Kerb weight (as stated)
152 kg
137 to 139 kg
Seat height
795 mm
790 mm
Ground clearance
165 mm
180 mm
Fuel tank
14 litres
12 litres
Brakes and tyres
ABS
Single-channel / Dual-channel (variant)
Dual Channel ABS (TCS) | Single Channel Super-Moto ABS
Front brake
Disc 280 mm / 300 mm (variant)
Disc 270 mm (petal)
Rear brake
Drum 130 mm / Disc 230 mm (variant)
Disc 240 mm (petal) | Drum 130 mm
Tyres
—
Tubeless
Price
Ex-showroom price from
₹1,22,106
₹1,15,140
Ex-showroom price up to
₹1,43,765
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Ex-showroom price city
Delhi
Delhi

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Pros and cons

Pulsar N160

  • Pro: Dual-channel ABS
  • Con: Less powerful than 85% of the 69 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (16 PS)

Apache RTR 160

  • Pro: Kerb weight of 137 kg, lighter than 83% of the 43 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 790 mm seat height, lower than 77% of the 54 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: Dual-channel ABS
  • Con: Less powerful than 85% of the 69 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (16 PS)
  • Con: Less torque than 88% of the 67 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (13.85 Nm)
  • Con: Lower top speed than 88% of the 9 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (107 km/h)
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