TVS Apache RTR 160 4V vs Honda Unicorn
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Honda Unicorn are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹1,250 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Unicorn
The Unicorn starts ₹1,250 lower (₹1,15,241 against ₹1,16,491), about ₹40 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Unicorn
Unicorn 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 94 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Apache RTR 160 4V
Apache RTR 160 4V gets led daytime running lamp, led tail lamp and ride modes.
City manners
Unicorn
Unicorn is 5 kg lighter and lower in the seat (798 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 Unicorn.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Apache RTR 160 4V if
- 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
- your priority is city and highway mix
Buy the Unicorn if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is no-frills daily commuting
- your priority is riders prioritising reliability
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Apache RTR 160 4V | Unicorn |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,16,491 | ₹1,15,241 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,36,400 | ₹1,35,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,06,905 | ₹89,630 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,548 | ₹6,480 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,79,853 | ₹2,61,110 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSApache RTR 160 4V | HondaUnicorn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,16,491 | ₹1,15,241 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,690 | ₹3,650 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 159.7 cc | 162.7 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 17.3 bhp | 13 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 | 106 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 144 kg | 139 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 798 mm |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 187 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1357 mm | 1335 mm |
| Length | 2035 mm | 2081 mm |
| Width | 790 mm | 756 mm |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1103 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 270 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Mono Shock | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-17 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 110/80-17 | 100/90-18 |
Apache RTR 160 4V vs Unicorn: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Apache RTR 160 4V or the Unicorn?
- The Unicorn is cheaper by ₹1,250 at the base variant (₹1,15,241 against ₹1,16,491 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Apache RTR 160 4V or the Unicorn?
- The Unicorn 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 Unicorn in Delhi?
- About ₹1,400: roughly ₹1,36,400 for the Apache RTR 160 4V and ₹1,35,000 for the Unicorn, 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 ₹2,61,110 for the Unicorn, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Unicorn comes out ₹18,743 ahead.
