Apache RTR 160 4V VS Honda CB Hornet 160R – Specification Comparison

Check out the comparison story on TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Vs Honda CB Hornet 160R to know which one is the better 160cc bike. 

The 150-160cc segment is a tricky one. Here you have some sporty motorcycles who have more focus on the performance, while some have more focus on commuter manners.

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Honda CB Hornet 160R are two such bikes, which excel in both the ways. Both possess good performance qualities and also classify as decent commuter motorcycles.

TVS always equips the Apache series with some racing features. On the other hand, the Hornet is much reliable and fuel efficient. Honda is famous for its reliability and good after-sales service.

However, between these two the biggest difference that Hornet creates is that it gets an optional ABS variant. The Apache goes up to Rs 89,990 and the Hornet goes up to Rs 92,675 (ex-showroom).

Read along to know which bike is the better one and would appeal to you the most.

Apache RTR 160 4V VS Honda CB Hornet 160R – Engine

Apache is powered by a 159.7 CC fuel injection engine. The engine produces 16.56 BHP worth power and 14.8 Nm worth of torque. Apache gives an estimated mileage of 60 KMPL with a driving range of 720 Kms. It comes with a fuel tank capacity of 12 Litres and a reserve tank capacity of 2.5 Litres. Apache also comes with an oil cooled engine. Apache records a top speed of 114 KMPH, which is the highest in 160 CC segment. It takes just 15.9 seconds to reach 100 Km/hr.

On the other hand, Hornet is powered by a 162 CC Carburetor engine. The engine produces  14.9 BHP worth power and 14.5 Nm worth of torque. Hornet records an estimated mileage of 42.85 KMPL with a driving range of 515 Kms. It comes with a fuel tank capacity of 12 Litres and a reserve tank capacity of 2 litres. Hornet comes with an air-cooled engine. Hornet records a top speed of 110 KMPH. It takes 16.9 seconds to reach 100 km/hr.

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Apache RTR 160 4V VS Honda CB Hornet 160R – Dimensions and Weight

Apache weighs around 147 Kg, which is a little more than its earlier variant. The length of the bike is 2035 mm with a height of 1050 mm. The ground clearance is good at 180 mm. The seat height is around 800 mm.

Hornet weighs less than Apache at 141 Kg. The length of the bike is 2041 mm with a height of 1091 mm. The ground clearance is lesser than Apache at 164 mm. The seat height is around 790 mm.

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Apache RTR 160 4V VS Honda CB Hornet 160R – Design

RTR 160’s chassis is inspired by its race bike, the 165cc GP Proto and is equipped with the Double cradle Split Synchro STIFF. chassis. A big disadvantage that Apache carries is its weight. However, according to reports, the Apache was easier to tip into corners and carried good speeds through them.

Hornet carries the popular muscular looks despite weighing lower than Apache. It gets a diamond type frame with the engine as a stressed member. The Hornet feels very nimble to manoeuvre and changes direction easily without requiring much effort but the TVS is noticeably sportier. However, reports say that the riding experience was not that good.

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Apache RTR 160 4V VS Honda CB Hornet 160R – Brakes And Suspension

The front suspension of the Apache gets Telescopic forks and mono shock in the rear suspension. The low-end variant of the bike gets only front disc, whereas the top-end variant gets dual disc braking.

The front suspension of the Hornet gets a telescopic suspension and mono shock in the rear suspension. Like the Apache, Hornet also gets the same braking system, but with an additional ABS feature.

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Apache RTR 160 4V VS Honda CB Hornet 160R – Features

Apache RTR 160 4V comes with a digital speedometer that displays gear indicator, low battery indicator, and low fuel indicator. The bike is equipped with daytime running LED headlamps and a new single-piece handlebar.

1. Digital Speedometer and Tachometer
2. Low Battery, low fuel, gear shift and servicing indicator.
3. LED DRLs
4. Clock
5. Step up seat
6. Engine Kill switch
7. Led Tail light
8. Racing Double Barrel Exhaust
9. Electronic Fuel Injection System
10. Roto-Petal Disc Brake

Hornet comes also comes with a digital speedometer, but it does not show the current gear and gear shift indicator. The bike is equipped with LED headlamps with an X shaped LED tail light. The biggest advantage that Hornet gets is the Anti-Braking System.

1. Digital Speedometer and Tachometer
2. Low Battery, low fuel, gear shift and servicing indicator.
3. LED DRLs
4. Clock
5. ABS
6. X Shaped LED tail light
7. Hazard Lamp

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Apache RTR 160 4V VS Honda CB Hornet 160R – Price

Apache RTR 160 is available in three variants – front disc, Carburetor front/rear disc, and EFI front/rear disc. The pricing starts from Rs 81,490 to Rs 89,990 (ex-showroom).

Honda CB Hornet 160 R is available in four variants – Standard, CBS, ABS, and ABS Dlx. The pricing starts from Rs 84,675 to Rs 92,675 (ex-showroom).