Honda SP160 Vs TVS Apache RTR 160 Vs Bajaj Pulsar 150: Price, Specs Comparison

With the release of the new SP 160, Honda Motorcycles India (HMSI) increased the range of products available in the 160cc class. The 2023 Honda SP160 ex-showroom prices start at Rs 1.18 lakh. After the X-Blade and the legendary Unicorn, this is the company’s third 160cc motorbike. This is how the new SP160 compares to the Bajaj Pulsar 150 and the TVS Apache RTR 160.

Honda SP160 Vs TVS Apache RTR 160 Vs Bajaj Pulsar 150: Engine

Specification	HONDA SP 160	TVS APACHE RTR 160	BAJAJ PULSAR 150
Engine	162.71 cc	159.7 cc	149.5 cc
Power	13.27 bhp @7500 rpm	15.82 bhp @8750 rpm	13.8 bhp @8500 rpm
Torque	14.58 Nm @5500 rpm	13.85 Nm @7000 rpm	13.25 Nm @6500 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual

A 162.7cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected single-cylinder engine producing 14.5 Nm of torque and 13.2 horsepower powers the 2023 Honda SP160. While Bajaj’s Pulsar 150 has a 149.5cc engine that produces 13.8 bhp and 13.2 Nm of torque, the TVS Apache RTR 160 has a 159.7cc motor that produces 15.8 horsepower and 13.8 Nm of torque. They are all coupled to a manual 5-speed gearbox.

Honda SP160 Vs TVS Apache RTR 160 Vs Bajaj Pulsar 150: Dimensions

Specification	HONDA SP 160	TVS APACHE RTR 160	BAJAJ PULSAR 150
Length	2061 mm	2085 mm	2055 mm
Width	786mm	730 mm	765 mm
Height	1113 mm	1105 mm	1060 mm
Wheelbase	1347 mm	1300 mm	1320 mm
Ground Clearance	177 mm	180 mm	165 mm
Seat Height	796 mm	790 mm	785 mm
Kerb Weight	139 kg	137 kg	148 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	12L	12L	15L

Honda SP160 Vs TVS Apache RTR 160 Vs Bajaj Pulsar 150: Hardware and Features

Hardware-wise, every one of these aggressive commuter bikes has telescoping front forks. The Pulsar and the Apache have dual gas-charged shock absorbers at the back, while the SP160 has a single shock absorber. There is a choice between a disc/drum unit at the back and a disc brake with single-channel ABS at the front for stopping power. Regarding features, the Apache RTR 160 and SP160 have a fully digital console, while the Pulsar 150 has a semi-digital cluster.