TVS RTR 180 vs Honda XL 185 S (reduced effect) (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the TVS RTR 180stacks up against the Honda XL 185 S (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTVS RTR 180Honda XL 185 S (reduced effect)
Model year20161983
Price
Engine180 cc180 cc
Horsepower10 hp
Weight110 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires2.75-18 / 3.25-16 2.75-21 / 4.10-18

TVS RTR 180 vs Honda XL 185 S (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the TVS RTR 180 and the Honda XL 185 S (reduced effect) 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 Honda XL 185 S (reduced effect) counters with 10 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: