- Direct design comparison between TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Bajaj Pulsar N160 SS.
- The Pulsar comes with a segment-best 18.5 PS power and exclusive features like Google Maps navigation directly on the screen.
- Both the bikes get high-tech features like gold colored USD forks and various riding modes.
India's 160cc naked streetfighter segment is currently hotly contested, with both the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and the new Bajaj Pulsar N160 SS considered to be the most aggressive options in the segment. As per the ex-showroom price in Delhi, the top-end variant of the Apache is priced at Rs 1,39,440, while the Bajaj Pulsar N160 SS is priced at Rs 1,42,585.
Design and front look
The look of the earlier Apache was different due to its insect-like headlights, but the new-gen Apache now looks similar to the Bajaj Pulsar N160 SS as both the bikes get circular projector LED headlights with LED DRLs. However, Apache's headlight design looks a bit more aggressive than Pulsar's. The front of both the bikes is given a premium look with gold colored USD (Inverted) forks, which improves the riding stability.
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As for the instrument console, both the cars get a modern TFT screen with connectivity. While Apache offers turn-by-turn navigation, Bajaj has taken it a step further by offering direct Google Maps mirroring, which makes navigating unfamiliar roads extremely easy.
Engine capacity and riding performance
In terms of engine, the Apache is powered by a 159.7cc, 4-valve, air-oil cooled engine that generates 17.55 PS of power and 14.73 Nm of torque in Sport mode, while it also has additional riding modes of Urban and Rain. On the other hand, the Pulsar has a 164.9cc, 4-valve, air-oil cooled engine, which churns out a segment-best 18.5 PS of power and 14.4 Nm of torque. The Pulsar gets an electronic throttle and four riding modes. The engine of both the bikes comes with a completely blacked-out finish.
Side profile and exhaust
The Apache's muscular tank features attractive checker-flag graphics and its exhaust is large and raised in the usual streetfighter style. In contrast, the Pulsar's panels feature street-race pinstripes. While the Pulsar gets an underbelly exhaust to balance the car's weight and give it a clean look, the Apache's exhaust is more prominent in sound and shape.
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Rear Design
Coming to the rear, the Apache's tail unit is sleek and slim, with conventional LED lamps adorning it. The rear of the Pulsar is chunkier and sturdier, featuring the company's iconic twin-strip LED tail light. The tire hugger offered in the Pulsar does a good job of keeping water splashes at bay during monsoons, but some may find it a bit intrusive in terms of sporty looks.
Overall, both the bikes are very sporty and feature-loaded. Google Maps navigation and more power in the Pulsar N160 SS make it more practical for daily commuting, while the Apache retains its race-tuned aggression.