TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Honda Unicorn
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Apache RTR 160 and Honda Unicorn are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹4,460 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Apache RTR 160 takes 5 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Apache RTR 160 and 5.5/10 for the Unicorn.
Category by category
Price
Apache RTR 160
The Apache RTR 160 starts ₹4,460 lower (₹1,10,781 against ₹1,15,241), about ₹140 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Apache RTR 160
Apache RTR 160 claims 61 kmpl against 50 kmpl. That is roughly ₹2,014 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Apache RTR 160
Apache RTR 160 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 115 against 94 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Apache RTR 160
Apache RTR 160 gets led daytime running lamp, led tail lamp and ride modes.
Warranty
Apache RTR 160
Apache RTR 160 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Unicorn.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Apache RTR 160 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
Buy the Unicorn if
- your priority is no-frills daily commuting
- your priority is riders prioritising reliability
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Apache RTR 160 | Unicorn |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,10,781 | ₹1,15,241 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,30,100 | ₹1,35,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹99,700 | ₹89,630 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,244 | ₹6,480 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,66,044 | ₹2,61,110 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSApache RTR 160 | HondaUnicorn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,10,781 | ₹1,15,241 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,510 | ₹3,650 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 159.7 cc | 162.7 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 15.8 bhp | 13 bhp |
| Torque | 13.8 Nm | 14.6 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 61 kmpl | 50 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 107 km/h | 106 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 137 kg | 139 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 798 mm |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 187 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1300 mm | 1335 mm |
| Length | 2085 mm | 2081 mm |
| Width | 730 mm | 756 mm |
| Height | 1105 mm | 1103 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 270 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic with Hydraulic Dampers. 105mm Stroke | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-17 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 110/80-17 | 100/90-18 |
Apache RTR 160 vs Unicorn: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Apache RTR 160 or the Unicorn?
- The Apache RTR 160 is cheaper by ₹4,460 at the base variant (₹1,10,781 against ₹1,15,241 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Apache RTR 160 or the Unicorn?
- The Apache RTR 160 claims 61 kmpl against 50 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Apache RTR 160 and Unicorn in Delhi?
- About ₹4,900: roughly ₹1,30,100 for the Apache RTR 160 and ₹1,35,000 for the Unicorn, 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 ₹2,61,110 for the Unicorn, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Unicorn comes out ₹4,934 ahead.
