TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs Bajaj CNG Bike
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and Bajaj CNG Bike are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Apache RTR 200 4V costs ₹34,154 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 33% extra.
The Apache RTR 200 4V takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Apache RTR 200 4V and 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹34,154 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,38,391), about ₹1,080 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 41.9 kmpl. That is roughly ₹13,803 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Apache RTR 200 4V
Apache RTR 200 4V has the better power-to-weight ratio: 135 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Apache RTR 200 4V
Apache RTR 200 4V adds dual-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
Apache RTR 200 4V
Apache RTR 200 4V gets slipper clutch, bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and ride modes and 1 more items.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Apache RTR 200 4V if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is weekend performance riding
- your priority is upgrading from a 150
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is daily high-mileage commuting
- your priority is fuel-cost-conscious riders
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Apache RTR 200 4V | CNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,38,391 | ₹1,04,237 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,60,400 | ₹1,19,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,18,310 | ₹49,295 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,700 | ₹5,732 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,16,410 | ₹2,04,427 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSApache RTR 200 4V | BajajCNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,38,391 | ₹1,04,237 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,390 | ₹3,310 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 197.8 cc | 125 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 20.5 bhp | 9.3 bhp |
| Torque | 17.3 Nm | 9.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 41.9 kmpl | 91 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 127 km/h | 93 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 152 kg | 149 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | — |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1353 mm | 1340 mm |
| Length | 2050 mm | — |
| Width | 790 mm | — |
| Height | 1050 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 270 mm, 2 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Supermoto ABS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Forks with Preload adjuster | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Mono tube- Mono Shock | Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-17 | 90/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 120/70-16 |
Apache RTR 200 4V vs CNG Bike: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Apache RTR 200 4V or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹34,154 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,38,391 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Apache RTR 200 4V or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 41.9 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Apache RTR 200 4V and CNG Bike in Delhi?
- About ₹41,000: roughly ₹1,60,400 for the Apache RTR 200 4V and ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike, 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 ₹3,16,410 for the Apache RTR 200 4V and ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹1,11,983 ahead.
