TVS Apache RTR 160 4V vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 I Which is the best 160cc motorcycle? I Autocar India

The Apache’s long reign as king of the entry-level performance segment is under threat from the latest Pulsar, the N160. Rishaad Mody finds out which one is the best motorcycle in the 160cc segment.

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Cameraperson : Anand Malepu/ Mritunjay Chakravarty
Editor: Siddhesh Bhogle

0:00 - Introduction
1:08 - Design
2:29 - Engine and performance
4:07- Fuel efficiency
4:23 - Riding position
5:16 - Ride quality
5:49 - Handling
6:14 - Features
7:37 - Prices
7:55 - Verdict

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[aakashchoudhuri]

That analog tachometer on Pulsar is an old school charm and still looks pleasing... 😇

[yashsahu]

The wider issue was that Bajaj, once they launched pulsar, then after never really worked on design for a long time, and solely relied heavily on just mechanical performance and simultaneously taking advantage of the brand's name that it created in early 90's meanwhile TVS understood the importance of tech inclusion and extra features provided in budget friendly bikes and took gamble while continuously improving design and performance. TVS ever since they stepped into racing, has been evolving very aggressively and that's a big plus for them, at least in this segment .

[pravinmurthy]

With most parameters being so close, the dual channel ABS of the new Pulsar is enough for making it my most favorite in the segment..

[kimjong-un]

I just got my N160 dual ABS yesterday and i love it

[suyashmane]

The digital instrument cluster on TVS has ton of information, but don't know why I like the Bajaj s semi digital cluster, it's very appealing. 😍

[deepbje]

I own N160 & let me tell you, it does stand out. People literally look at it & admire it and i don't think same can't be said for apache as 4v is nearly 4+ yrs old, only headlight changed in newer verisons.

[theunknown]

More color options are something that both Bajaj and TVS can work on.

[shreyanshchitnavis]

6:57 glad to know Jeremy Clarkson is on autocar india 👍

[MAX-xwxq]

Pulsar brought the revolution in Indian motorcycle industry. Bajaj was plagued by poor quality of spares. I still fondly remember my pre owned pulsar 150dtsi 2008 model with 18 lts tank... Refills were at thousand kilometre intervals on odometer in city.... Sits comfortably at 80-85kmph all day. Those were the days. Eventually give away due frequent failures after clocking 30000kms

[ArunSapaare]

Oh boy, this was the video I was waiting so long to watch! Good comparison video. As always, Rishaad does a mega job! My next suggestion would be to bring together all the 3 Avengers of the 160 segment, the TVS Apache 160, Bajaj Pulsar 160 & the Hero Xtreme 160, that would be a blast of a video! Keep up the good job Autocar India.

[malconxrar]

Bought N160 a week ago and believe me in this segment and in this price range N160 is unbeatable... Looks, performance, safety, features, comfort everything is just remarkable...N160 is such a revolution in Bajaj market currently...In 160 segment missing this bike will be regretfull....

[sparkx]

*If TVS gives dual channel abs to 160 4v then it will be the king of the segment, as the pillion seat and ride comfort of TVs is far better than pulsar*

[reubendias]

Rishad should do a comparison between the RTR 200, N250 and the MT-15. I've seen these videos elsewhere but I'd definitely watch his take on it.

[ajitk.lalchandani]

Wow! Two of my most favourite bikes.
Agree, I would go with N160 as I am 6'3 tall.

[archieslopestar]

If only the RTR 160 had a duel channel abs #hopefullysoon

[praneethchakri]

I picked pulsar after test riding both..the most annoying thing in apache are
1. The side stand handle comes between your heel and foot when disengaged and It always hurdles my feet whilst switching gears.
2. At higher gears even if we lower the speed a bit, the engines keeps getting stalled and off.

None of these issues were there in pulsar.!

[ashishakteri]

bro is the only one who prefers apache's look over this masterpiece pulsar n160. believe me apache look very boring in real life

[indrajith_indra]

I would disagree with the mass opinion of modes being unnecessary and gimmicky. Only a person who has used it often can tell its practicality..for others it seems like a gimmick.
For me its most useful for city rides and highways. There is a clear cut difference in power and mileage obtained from the modes and so as speeds. And we can adjust these according to our necessity. Rain mode is effective during rains, which i feel the bike gripping more on the road than normal(maybe only my intuition). Surprisingly my pillion also felt the same (maybe his intuition 😂). But anyway boosts my confidence.
So its nothing but a very useful day to day practical feature than a gimmick.

[youqube]

With just 50% volume.. you give very good feel in terms of explanation

[electrodrift]

Bajaj's Stiff suspension is the major issue for City riders.... Be it ns200... Or few other recent launches