TVS RTR 165 vs Aermacchi Chimera 175 (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the TVS RTR 165stacks up against the Aermacchi Chimera 175. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | TVS RTR 165 | Aermacchi Chimera 175 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 | 1965 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 165 cc | 172 cc |
| Weight | — | 122 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | — |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 90/80-17 / 110/70-17 | 2.50-17 / 2.50-17 |
TVS RTR 165 vs Aermacchi Chimera 175 — which should you buy?
Picking between the TVS RTR 165 and the Aermacchi Chimera 175 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the TVS RTR 165 brings its published horsepower, while the Aermacchi Chimera 175 counters with its own power figure at 122 kg.
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: