Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs TVS Apache RTR 180

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Bajaj Pulsar 180 Bajaj Pulsar 180 TVS Apache RTR 180 TVS Apache RTR 180
Ex-showroom price ₹1.22 lakh ₹1.27 lakh – ₹1.29 lakh
Variant compared STD Disc
Key specifications
Front brake Disc Disc
Rear brake Disc Disc
Fuel capacity 15 L 12 L
Body type Sports Bikes Commuter Bike
Mileage Not available 45 km/l
Engine and transmission
Engine type 4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi SI, 4 stroke, Oil cooled, Fuel injected
Displacement 178.61 cc 177.4 cc
Max torque 15 Nm @ 6500 rpm 15.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Number of cylinders 1 1
Cooling system Air Cooled Oil Cooled
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Fuel supply Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Gear box 5 Speed 5 Speed
Emission type bs6-2.0 bs6-2.0
Valve per cylinder Not available 2
Clutch Not available Wet multi plate clutch
Compression ratio Not available 10.0:1
Ignition Not available Electric
Features
ABS Single Channel Single Channel
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Tachometer Digital Digital
LED tail light Yes Yes
Odometer Digital Digital
Fuel gauge Digital Digital
Instrument console Digital Digital
Seat type Single Single
Body graphics Yes Yes
Clock Yes Yes
Passenger footrest Yes Yes
Additional features of variant Bluetooth Connectivity, Gear Position Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Side Stand Warning, Service Due Indicator, USB Charging Port, Pillion Grab Rail (Maximum Speed - Urban/Rain Mode - 102 kmph), (Maximum Power - Urban/Rain Mode - 13.87 PS @ 8250 rpm), (Maximum Torque - Urban/Rain Mode - 14.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm), TVS SmartXonnect, Voice Assist, Crash Alert, Glide Through Technology, Brake Fluid - DOT 3/DOT
Safety
Pass switch Yes Yes
Engine kill switch Yes Yes
Display LCD LCD
Riding modes Not available Rain,Sports,Urban
Additional features Not available (Maximum Speed - Urban/Rain Mode - 102 kmph), (Maximum Power - Urban/Rain Mode - 13.87 PS @ 8250 rpm), (Maximum Torque - Urban/Rain Mode - 14.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm), TVS SmartXonnect, Voice Assist, Crash Alert, Glide Through Technology, Brake Fluid - DOT 3/DOT
Dimensions and capacity
Width 765 mm 730 mm
Length 2035 mm 2085 mm
Height 1115 mm 1105 mm
Fuel capacity 15 L 12 L
Ground clearance 165 mm 180 mm
Wheelbase 1340 mm 1326 mm
Kerb weight 156 kg 140 kg
Fuel reserve Not available 2 L
Saddle height Not available 790
Electricals
Headlight LED AHO, LED Headlamp with all time on LED Position Lamp
Tail light LED LED
Turn signal lamp LED LED
LED tail lights Yes Yes
Low fuel indicator Yes Yes
Dr ls Yes Yes
Tyres and brakes
Front brake diameter 280 mm 270 mm
Rear brake diameter 230 mm 200 mm
Front suspension Telescopic Dia 37 Telescopic forks
Rear suspension Twin Shock absorber, Gas filled with Canister Monotube Inverted Gas filled Shock Absorbers (MIG) with spring aid
Radial tyre Not available Yes
Motor and battery
Peak power 17 PS @ 8500 rpm 17.13 PS @ 9000 rpm
Drive type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Transmission Manual Manual
Battery capacity Not available 12V / 6AH
Underpinnings
Suspension front Telescopic Dia 37 Telescopic Forks
Suspension rear Twin Shock absorber, Gas filled with Canister Monotube Inverted Gas filled Shock Absorbers (MIG) with spring aid
Brakes front Disc Disc
Brakes rear Disc Disc
Tyre size Front :-90/90-17, Rear :-120/80-17 Front :-90/90-17 Rear :-120/70-17
Wheel size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheel type Alloy Alloy
Tubeless tyre Tubeless Tubeless
Mileage and performance
Overall mileage Not available 45 km/l
Charging
Charging at home Not available No
Charging at charging station Not available No

Prices are ex-showroom and indicative. Each model is compared using its first listed variant.

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