TVS Apache RTR 160 Vs KTM RC 125 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 95,000

₹ 1.7 Lakh

Overview

TVS Apache RTR 160 Vs KTM RC 125 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Apache RTR 160 Vs RC 125 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Apache RTR 160 Vs RC 125 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the TVS Apache RTR 160 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 95,000 and goes up to ₹ 98,000 for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, KTM RC 125 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.7 Lakh.

Summary	TVS Apache RTR 160	KTM RC 125
Price	₹ 95,000	₹ 1.7 Lakh
Manufacturer	TVS	KTM
Body Type	Commuter	Sports
Mileage	48.00 Km/l	41.30 Km/l
Power	15.00 bhp	14.30 bhp
Engine	159.7 CC	124.7 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Apache RTR 160 Vs RC 125 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the TVS Apache RTR 160 base engine returns 48 Km/l. The KTM RC 125 base returns 41 Km/l.

Apache RTR 160 Vs RC 125 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the TVS Apache RTR 160 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM RC 125 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine CC	159.7 cc	124.7 cc
No Of Cylinder	1	1
Max Power	15 bhp @ 8400 rpm	14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque	13.9 Nm @ 7000 rpm	12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Electric Starter
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A
Bore	N/A	58 mm
CO2 Emissions	N/A	55.2 g/km
Emission	N/A	BS VI
EMS	N/A	Bosch EMS
LUBRICATION	N/A	Wet sump
Stroke	N/A	47.2 mm

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.0 L	10.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	0.5 L	N/A
Mileage	48.00 Km/l	41.30 Km/l
Overall Riding Range	N/A	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight	139 kg	135 kg
Length	2085 mm	1978 mm
Width	730 mm	688 mm
Height	1105 mm	834 mm
Wheelbase	1300 mm	1340 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	178 mm
Seat Height	790 mm	820 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears	5 Gears	6 Gears
Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet Multi-disc Clutch, Mechanically Actuated

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis Type	Double Cradle Synchro STIFF	N/A
Front Suspension	Telescopic With Hydraulic Dampers. 105mm Stroke	WP Upside-down Ø 43 Mm
Rear Suspension	Monotube Inverted Gas-filled Shox (MIG) With Spring Aid	WP Monoshock

Braking

Front Brake Type	Disc	Four-piston Radial Fixed Calliper, Brake Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Single-piston Floating Calliper, Brake Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	270 mm	300 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size	130 mm	230 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size	17 inches	N/A
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre	90/90-17 49P Tubeless	N/A
Rear Tyre	110/80-17 57P Tubeless	N/A

Electricals

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

Standard Features

Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
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
ABS
BSIV Engine	-
AHO(Automatic Headlamp On)	-

Additonal Features

Aggressive & Muscular Look	-
Nitrox Mono-Suspension Gives It Better Balance & Stability	-
Petal Disc Brakes That Ensure Better Braking	-
Rear Tyre That Provides Better Road Grip	-

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