TVS RTR 180 vs HM Locusta 200 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the TVS RTR 180stacks up against the HM Locusta 200. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTVS RTR 180HM Locusta 200
Model year20162016
Price$4,610
Engine180 cc183 cc
Weight110 kg114 kg
Seat height32 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wave disk
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires2.75-18 / 3.25-16 2.75-21 / 4.00-18

TVS RTR 180 vs HM Locusta 200 — which should you buy?

Picking between the TVS RTR 180 and the HM Locusta 200 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the TVS RTR 180 brings its published horsepower in a 110 kg package, while the HM Locusta 200 counters with its own power figure at 114 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: