TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Apache RTR 160 and Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹979 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Apache RTR 160 takes 2 of the 4 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 6/10 for the Xtreme 160R.
Category by category
Price
Xtreme 160R
The Xtreme 160R starts ₹979 lower (₹1,09,802 against ₹1,10,781), about ₹30 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Apache RTR 160
Apache RTR 160 claims 61 kmpl against 49.65 kmpl. That is roughly ₹858 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 106 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Apache RTR 160 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is first bike
- your priority is daily city commuting
Buy the Xtreme 160R if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
- your priority is budget-conscious 160cc buyers
- your priority is everyday commuting with occasional spirited rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Apache RTR 160 | Xtreme 160R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,10,781 | ₹1,09,802 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,30,100 | ₹1,29,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹99,700 | ₹95,410 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,244 | ₹6,192 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,66,044 | ₹2,60,602 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSApache RTR 160 | Hero MotoCorpXtreme 160R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,10,781 | ₹1,09,802 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,510 | ₹3,480 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 159.7 cc | 163.2 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 15.8 bhp | 14.8 bhp |
| Torque | 13.8 Nm | 14 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 61 kmpl | 49.6 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 107 km/h | 107 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 137 kg | 139.5 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 167 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1300 mm | 1327 mm |
| Length | 2085 mm | 2029 mm |
| Width | 730 mm | 793 mm |
| Height | 1105 mm | 1052 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 270 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 276 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 (37 mm Dia) with anti friction bush |
| Rear suspension | Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid | 7 step Rider-adjustable Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 110/80-17 | 130/70-R17 |
Apache RTR 160 vs Xtreme 160R: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Apache RTR 160 or the Xtreme 160R?
- The Xtreme 160R is cheaper by ₹979 at the base variant (₹1,09,802 against ₹1,10,781 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Apache RTR 160 or the Xtreme 160R?
- The Apache RTR 160 claims 61 kmpl against 49.65 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Apache RTR 160 and Xtreme 160R in Delhi?
- About ₹1,100: roughly ₹1,30,100 for the Apache RTR 160 and ₹1,29,000 for the Xtreme 160R, 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 ₹2,60,602 for the Xtreme 160R, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Xtreme 160R comes out ₹5,442 ahead.
