TVS Apache RTR 180 vs Bajaj Pulsar 180F (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the TVS Apache RTR 180stacks up against the Bajaj Pulsar 180F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTVS Apache RTR 180Bajaj Pulsar 180F
Model year20232022
Price
Engine177 cc179 cc
Horsepower17 hp17 hp
Torque16 Nm15 Nm
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Optional drum brake.Single disc
Tires90/90-17 / 110/80-17 90/90-17 / 120/80-17

TVS Apache RTR 180 vs Bajaj Pulsar 180F — which should you buy?

Picking between the TVS Apache RTR 180 and the Bajaj Pulsar 180F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the TVS Apache RTR 180 brings 17 hp, while the Bajaj Pulsar 180F counters with 17 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: