Top Selling 160cc Sports Bikes In India

Hero Xtreme 160R VS TVS Apache RTR 160 4v VS Honda Xblade VS Bajaj Pulsar NS 160

The entry level sports bike segment is largely popular among motorcycle enthusiasts in India, the reason being their versatility on roads, they can be used as a city commuter and at the same time they will deliver a speed worth the experience. They are also a style statement for younger generations due to their aesthetic built.

The 160cc engine in these bikes are heavy in demand due to a number of reasons, mainly the budget friendly price and a better fuel economy.Major competitors in this segment are Hero Xtreme 160R, Apache RTR 160 4v, Honda Xblade and Bajaj Pulsar NS 160. We are comparing top specs of these bikes in their standard editions.

Price:

The most expensive among these 4 bikes, is the TVS Apache RTR 160 4v price at Rs 1.22 lakh. Hero Xtreme 160R price and Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 price stands at Rs 1.18 lakh. Lastly the Honda Xblade price is Rs 1.16 lakh, which is least expensive of all. All these prices are ex-showroom prices in Delhi.

Design:

In terms of design and built of the bikes, both Pulsar NS 160 and Apache RTR 160 4V steal the show with a more sporty look. Xblade has a sharp and piercing design which is eye catching, the rear seat is not as elevated as compared to other bikes in this list. Last but not least, Xtreme 160R is an amalgamation of both sporty and sharp design.

Engine:

The engine specs in these bikes are fairly similar as seen in the following table:

Apache RTR 160 4v consist of a 4 valve engine which separates it from the rest. And Pulsar NS 160 produces the highest torque. While Xtreme 160R and XBlade are also not behind on the stats. Every engine has a different qualification and consumers can choose based on their requirement.

Features:

Verdict:

Hero Xtreme 160R has the combination sporty and is equipped with a lot of important features, Honda XBlade has the unique design and the comfortable riding positioning for longer rides, TVS Apache RTR 160 4v has different riding modes which attracts a lot of riders and at the end Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 has the power and performance which adds to the excitement. It can be concluded that all these bikes are superior in some ways and may depend on the priority of the buy.