TVS Apache RTR 180 vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Apache RTR 180 and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹72,269 more than the Apache RTR 180, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 57% extra.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Apache RTR 180
The Apache RTR 180 starts ₹72,269 lower (₹1,27,730 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹2,290 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
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets usd front forks, projector headlamp, colour tft console and usb charging port and 8 more items.
Warranty
Apache RTR 180
Apache RTR 180 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Roadster Pro.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Apache RTR 180 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is first sporty bike
- your priority is 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 180 | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,27,730 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,48,700 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹1,06,905 | ₹10,230 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,136 | ₹10,440 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,92,741 | ₹2,48,170 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSApache RTR 180 | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,27,730 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,050 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 177.4 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 2 Valves | — |
| Power | 16.8 bhp | — |
| Torque | 15.5 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 42 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Oil-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 | 113 km/h | 154 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 140 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | — |
| Seat height | 790 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1326 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 | Disc, 200 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Forks | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-17 | — |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-17 | — |
Apache RTR 180 vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Apache RTR 180 or the Roadster Pro?
- The Apache RTR 180 is cheaper by ₹72,269 at the base variant (₹1,27,730 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Apache RTR 180 and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹68,800: roughly ₹1,48,700 for the Apache RTR 180 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 ₹2,92,741 for the Apache RTR 180 and ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster Pro comes out ₹44,571 ahead.
