KTM RC 200 vs 2024 TVS Apache RTR 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.
- KTM RC 200 82.4 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 TVS Apache RTR 180 79 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.4 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 17 hp (2024 TVS Apache RTR 180) up to 25 hp (KTM RC 200).
- Torque spans 15.5 Nm (2024 TVS Apache RTR 180) up to 19.5 Nm (KTM RC 200).
- Weights are very close.
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KTM RC 200 | TVS Apache RTR 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | TVS |
| Model | KTM RC 200 | TVS Apache RTR 180 |
| Engine size | 200cc | 200cc |
| Power | 25hp | 17hp |
| Torque | 19.5nm. | 15.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 140kg | 140kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc (Bybre) | 270mm dia Petal Disc |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc (Bybre) | 200mm dia Petal Disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 82.4cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 R17 | 90/90-17 Tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17 | 120/70-17 Tubeless |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Oil cooled |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Monotube Inverted Gas filled shox (MIG) with spring aid |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 145km/h | 113km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.7 L – 3 L/100km | 12 L – 2.5 L/100km |
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| Price | $2595 | $133220 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View TVS price list |
| Extra features | -LCD Display |
Headlamp : AHO LED Headlamp with all time ON LED position lamp Tail Lamp : LED ABS : Single Channel Super-Moto ABS
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2023 KTM RC 200 vs 2024 TVS Apache RTR 180: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM RC 200 and 2024 TVS Apache RTR 180 are closely matched in weight and displacement, while the RC 200 has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
RC 200 and TVS Apache RTR 180 have very similar engine displacement (200 cc vs 200 cc).
Peak power
RC 200 has a clear listed power advantage (25 hp vs 17 hp).
Torque
RC 200 has a clear listed torque advantage (19.5 Nm vs 15.5 Nm).
Listed top speed
RC 200 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (145 km/h vs 113 km/h).
Cooling
RC 200 is listed as liquid-cooled, and TVS Apache RTR 180 is listed as oil-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RC 200 and TVS Apache RTR 180 have very similar listed weights (140 kg vs 140 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: RC 200 is listed higher (82.4 cm) than TVS Apache RTR 180 (79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while displacement and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM RC 200 vs TVS Apache RTR 180?
KTM RC 200 is listed at 145 km/h (90 mph) vs 113 km/h (70 mph) for TVS Apache RTR 180.
Which has more horsepower, KTM RC 200 or TVS Apache RTR 180?
KTM RC 200 has 25 hp compared with 17 hp on the TVS Apache RTR 180.
Which is lighter, KTM RC 200 or TVS Apache RTR 180?
Both weigh 140 kg in our database.
Which is better, KTM RC 200 or TVS Apache RTR 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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