TVS Apache RTR 160 Vs BMW K 1600 GTL comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 95,000

₹ 28.3 Lakh

Overview

TVS Apache RTR 160 Vs BMW K 1600 GTL Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Apache RTR 160 Vs K 1600 GTL on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2020. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Apache RTR 160 Vs K 1600 GTL – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the BMW K 1600 GTL starts at ₹ 28.3 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base version of the TVS Apache RTR 160 starts at ₹ 95,000 and goes up to Rs. ₹ 98,000 for range topping model.

Key Features	TVS Apache RTR 160	BMW K 1600 GTL
Price	₹ 95,000	₹ 28.3 Lakh
Mileage	48.00 Kmpl	15.00 Kmpl
Power	15.00 bhp	158.00 bhp
Engine	159.7 CC	1649.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Apache RTR 160 Vs K 1600 GTL – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW K 1600 GTL base engine returns 15 Kmpl. The TVS Apache RTR 160 base returns 48 Kmpl.

Apache RTR 160 Vs K 1600 GTL – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW K 1600 GTL gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the TVS Apache RTR 160 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine CC	159.7 cc	1649.0 cc
No Of Cylinder	1	6
Max Power	15 bhp @ 8400 rpm	158 bhp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque	13.9 Nm @ 7000 rpm	175 Nm @ 5250 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Oil/water-Cooled
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.0 L	26.5 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	0.5 L	4.0 L
Mileage	48.00 Kmpl	15.00 Kmpl
Overall Riding Range	N/A	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight	139 kg	350 kg
Length	2085 mm	2489 mm
Width	730 mm	1000 mm
Height	1105 mm	1475 mm
Wheelbase	1300 mm	1618 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	146 mm
Seat Height	790 mm	750 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears	5 Gears	6 Gears
Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate	Multiple-disc Clutch In Oil Bath

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis Type	Double Cradle Synchro STIFF	Bridge-type Frame, Cast Aluminium, Load-bearing Engine
Front Suspension	Telescopic With Hydraulic Dampers. 105mm Stroke	BMW Motorrad Duolever; Central Spring Strut
Rear Suspension	Monotube Inverted Gas-filled Shox (MIG) With Spring Aid	BMW Motorrad Paralever

Braking

Front Brake Type	Disc	Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	270 mm	320 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size	130 mm	320 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size	17 inches	17 inches
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Cast Aluminium Wheels
Front Tyre	90/90-17 49P Tubeless	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	110/80-17 57P Tubeless	190/55 ZR 17

Electricals

Battery	12V, 9 Ah	12 V / 19 Ah, Maintenance Free
Headlight	35/35W Halogen HS1 Clearn Lens With Multi-Face Reflector	Xenon
Tail Light	0.5W LED- Twin Triangle With Prism On Lens	LED

Standard Features

Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Fuel Warning Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grabrail
Engine Kill Switch
Clock
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter Count
Pass Light
21.5L Under Seat Storage		-
2L Glove Box & Rack For Storage		-
ABS
Bluetooth		-
Engine Start And kill Switch		-
Flexible Foot Position For Rider		-
Front Disc & Combined Brake		-
LED Rear Combination Light		-
Luxurious LED Headlight & Position Lights		-
Multi-Functional Full Digital Meter		-
Sporty Muffler Cover		-
Standard Body Mount Windscreen		-
ASC (Automatic Stability Control)	-
HSC (Hill Start Control)	-
TFT Rider Information Display With Connectivity	-

Additonal Features

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