TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs Yamaha FZ S Hybrid
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and Yamaha FZ S Hybrid are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹3,369 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Apache RTR 200 4V takes 3 of the 6 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 7/10 for the FZ S Hybrid.
Category by category
Price
Apache RTR 200 4V
The Apache RTR 200 4V starts ₹3,369 lower (₹1,38,391 against ₹1,41,760), about ₹110 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
FZ S Hybrid
FZ S Hybrid claims 60 kmpl against 41.9 kmpl. That is roughly ₹6,598 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 90 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
FZ S Hybrid
FZ S Hybrid is 16 kg lighter and lower in the seat (790 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Apache RTR 200 4V
Apache RTR 200 4V comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the FZ S Hybrid.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Apache RTR 200 4V if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
Buy the FZ S Hybrid if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is tech-focused commuters
- your priority is daily city riding
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Apache RTR 200 4V | FZ S Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,38,391 | ₹1,41,760 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,60,400 | ₹1,60,600 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,18,310 | ₹85,320 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,700 | ₹7,708 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,16,410 | ₹2,83,628 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSApache RTR 200 4V | YamahaFZ S Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,38,391 | ₹1,41,760 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,390 | ₹4,500 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 197.8 cc | 149 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 20.5 bhp | 12.2 bhp |
| Torque | 17.3 Nm | 13.3 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 41.9 kmpl | 60 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 127 km/h | 100 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 152 kg | 136 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1353 mm | 1330 mm |
| Length | 2050 mm | 2000 mm |
| Width | 790 mm | 780 mm |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1080 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 270 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 282 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Supermoto ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Forks with Preload adjuster | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Mono tube- Mono Shock | 7-Step Adjustable Monocross Suspension |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 140/60-R17 |
Apache RTR 200 4V vs FZ S Hybrid: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Apache RTR 200 4V or the FZ S Hybrid?
- The Apache RTR 200 4V is cheaper by ₹3,369 at the base variant (₹1,38,391 against ₹1,41,760 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Apache RTR 200 4V or the FZ S Hybrid?
- The FZ S Hybrid claims 60 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 FZ S Hybrid in Delhi?
- About ₹200: roughly ₹1,60,400 for the Apache RTR 200 4V and ₹1,60,600 for the FZ S Hybrid, 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 ₹2,83,628 for the FZ S Hybrid, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The FZ S Hybrid comes out ₹32,782 ahead.
