2024 TVS Apache RTR 180 vs Bajaj Pulsar 180
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 TVS Apache RTR 180 79 cm Lowest seat here
- Bajaj Pulsar 180 80 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 14.2 hp (Bajaj Pulsar 180) up to 17 hp (2024 TVS Apache RTR 180).
- Torque spans 15.5 Nm (2024 TVS Apache RTR 180) up to 17 Nm (Bajaj Pulsar 180).
- Weight spans 140 kg (2024 TVS Apache RTR 180) to 146 kg (Bajaj Pulsar 180).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | TVS Apache RTR 180 | Bajaj Pulsar 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | TVS | BAJAJ |
| Model | TVS Apache RTR 180 | Bajaj Pulsar 180 |
| Engine size | 200cc | 200cc |
| Power | 17hp | 14.2hp |
| Torque | 15.5nm. | 17nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 140kg | 146kg |
| Front brake | 270mm dia Petal Disc | 260 mm Disc |
| Rear brake | 200mm dia Petal Disc | 230 mm Disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90-17 Tubeless | 90 / 90 - 17, Tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-17 Tubeless | 120 / 80 - 17, Tubeless |
| Cooling | Oil cooled | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | Telescopic, with anti-friction bush |
| Rear suspension | Monotube Inverted Gas filled shox (MIG) with spring aid | 5 way adjustable, Nitrox shock absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 113km/h | 130km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 12 L – 2.5 L/100km | 15 L – 3 L/100km |
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| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $133220 | Price not listed. |
| Brand price lists | View TVS price list | View BAJAJ price list |
| Extra features | Headlamp : AHO LED Headlamp with all time ON LED position lamp Tail Lamp : LED ABS : Single Channel Super-Moto ABS
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2024 TVS Apache RTR 180 vs 2023 Bajaj Pulsar 180: listed specifications
The 2024 TVS Apache RTR 180 and 2023 Bajaj Pulsar 180 are closely matched in displacement, while the TVS Apache RTR 180 has more peak power, and a lower listed weight, and the Pulsar 180 has more torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
TVS Apache RTR 180 and Pulsar 180 have very similar engine displacement (200 cc vs 200 cc).
Peak power
TVS Apache RTR 180 has a clear listed power advantage (17 hp vs 14.2 hp).
Torque
Pulsar 180 has a modest listed torque advantage (17 Nm vs 15.5 Nm).
Listed top speed
Pulsar 180 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (130 km/h vs 113 km/h).
Cooling
TVS Apache RTR 180 is listed as oil-cooled, and Pulsar 180 is listed as air-cooled.
Weight and seat height
TVS Apache RTR 180 has a modest listed weight advantage (140 kg vs 146 kg). TVS Apache RTR 180 and Pulsar 180 have very similar seat heights (79 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of TVS Apache RTR 180 vs Bajaj Pulsar 180?
Bajaj Pulsar 180 is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) vs 113 km/h (70 mph) for TVS Apache RTR 180.
Which has more horsepower, TVS Apache RTR 180 or Bajaj Pulsar 180?
TVS Apache RTR 180 has 17 hp compared with 14 hp on the Bajaj Pulsar 180.
Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 180 or Bajaj Pulsar 180?
TVS Apache RTR 180 is lighter at 140 kg vs 146 kg for Bajaj Pulsar 180.
Which is better, TVS Apache RTR 180 or Bajaj Pulsar 180?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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