TVS Apache RTR 160 4V vs Honda SP160
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Honda SP160 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹1,368 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Apache RTR 160 4V takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Apache RTR 160 4V and 6.5/10 for the SP160.
Category by category
Price
Apache RTR 160 4V
The Apache RTR 160 4V starts ₹1,368 lower (₹1,16,491 against ₹1,17,859), about ₹50 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
SP160
SP160 claims 50 kmpl against 41.4 kmpl. That is roughly ₹3,455 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Apache RTR 160 4V
Apache RTR 160 4V has the better power-to-weight ratio: 120 against 96 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
SP160
SP160 is 6 kg lighter and lower in the seat (796 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Apache RTR 160 4V
Apache RTR 160 4V comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the SP160.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Apache RTR 160 4V if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is sporty first bike
Buy the SP160 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is enthusiastic daily commuting
- your priority is riders wanting extra power
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Apache RTR 160 4V | SP160 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,16,491 | ₹1,17,859 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,36,400 | ₹1,37,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,06,905 | ₹89,630 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,548 | ₹6,620 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,79,853 | ₹2,51,650 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSApache RTR 160 4V | HondaSP160 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,16,491 | ₹1,17,859 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,690 | ₹3,740 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 159.7 cc | 162.7 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 1 Valves |
| Power | 17.3 bhp | 13.3 bhp |
| Torque | 14.7 Nm | 14.6 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 41.4 kmpl | 50 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 114 km/h | 110 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 144 kg | 138 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 796 mm |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 177 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1357 mm | 1347 mm |
| Length | 2035 mm | 2061 mm |
| Width | 790 mm | 786 mm |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1100 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, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Mono Shock | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-17 | 80/100-17 |
| Rear tyre | 110/80-17 | 130/70-17 |
Apache RTR 160 4V vs SP160: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Apache RTR 160 4V or the SP160?
- The Apache RTR 160 4V is cheaper by ₹1,368 at the base variant (₹1,16,491 against ₹1,17,859 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Apache RTR 160 4V or the SP160?
- The SP160 claims 50 kmpl against 41.4 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Apache RTR 160 4V and SP160 in Delhi?
- About ₹1,500: roughly ₹1,36,400 for the Apache RTR 160 4V and ₹1,37,900 for the SP160, 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 ₹2,79,853 for the Apache RTR 160 4V and ₹2,51,650 for the SP160, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The SP160 comes out ₹28,203 ahead.
