TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Apache RTR 160 and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹89,218 more than the Apache RTR 160, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 81% extra.
The Roadster Pro takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Apache RTR 160 and 8.5/10 for the Roadster Pro.
Category by category
Price
Apache RTR 160
The Apache RTR 160 starts ₹89,218 lower (₹1,10,781 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹2,830 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Roadster Pro
The Roadster Pro is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro adds rear disc brake that the Apache RTR 160 does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets usd front forks, projector headlamp, colour tft console and bluetooth connectivity and 10 more items.
Warranty
Apache RTR 160
Apache RTR 160 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Roadster Pro.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Apache RTR 160 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is first bike
- your priority is daily city commuting
Buy the Roadster Pro if
- your priority is performance-focused riders
- your priority is long-distance electric touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Apache RTR 160 | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,10,781 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,30,100 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹99,700 | ₹10,230 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,244 | ₹10,440 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,66,044 | ₹2,48,170 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSApache RTR 160 | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,10,781 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,510 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 159.7 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | — |
| Power | 15.8 bhp | — |
| Torque | 13.8 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 61 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | — |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 52 kW |
| Battery | — | 8 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 316 km |
| Charging time | — | 3.7 hrs |
| Top speed | 107 km/h | 154 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 137 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | — |
| Seat height | 790 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1300 mm | — |
| Length | 2085 mm | — |
| Width | 730 mm | — |
| Height | 1105 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 270 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic with Hydraulic Dampers. 105mm Stroke | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-17 | — |
| Rear tyre | 110/80-17 | — |
Apache RTR 160 vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Apache RTR 160 or the Roadster Pro?
- The Apache RTR 160 is cheaper by ₹89,218 at the base variant (₹1,10,781 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Apache RTR 160 and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹87,400: roughly ₹1,30,100 for the Apache RTR 160 and ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,66,044 for the Apache RTR 160 and ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster Pro comes out ₹17,874 ahead.
