The top 4 Indian Power Bikes TVS Apache RTR 160, Hero Honda CBZ X-treme, Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i and Honda Unicorn have given Indian bike lovers to experience speed and power at handlebar. The high adrenaline motorcycle segment was discovered by our old Hero Honda back in 1999 with its CBZ. Since then Indian motorcycle manufacturers are in no mood of slowing down. Sensing the potential in this segment Bajaj Auto launched Pulsar which gave people in India real feel of speed and power.
TVS recently announced the launch of its TVS Apache RTR 160. Let’s have a look at some of the major features of our fantastic four:
Price:(ex-showroom Mumbai)
- CBZ X-treme: 69,200
- Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i: 68,210
- Honda Unicorn: 67,900
- TVS Apache RTR 160: 66,250
0-60kph:
- CBZ X-treme: 5.7sec
- Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i: 5.6sec
- Honda Unicorn: 5.9sec
- TVS Apache RTR 160: 5.27sec
Top Speed:
- CBZ X-treme: 112kph
- Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i: 111kph
- Honda Unicorn: 108kph
- TVS Apache RTR 160: 112kph
KM per Liter:(overall)
- CBZ X-treme: 57.5
- Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i: 59
- Honda Unicorn: 60
- TVS Apache RTR 160: 56
All of the above 4 motorcycles are sporty, looks terrific and are highly efficient bikes with each catering to specific type of riders. Margin between best bike in the segment and the runner ups is shrinking with competition getting fierce. On one hand Pulsar is stylish, has a excellent ride quality, gives best value for money while on the other hand Unicorn and Honda X-treme are best with their great handling capabilities and engine refinement.
You could choose a bike in these easily if you know what you want out of it namely ride, handling, speed, power, fuel economy and engine.
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120 Comments
none other than cbz xtreme……
Thanks to the website designers i got a knowledge actually i am confused between apache rtr 180 and fz16 , can u help i want to own a new bike…..
hero honda cbz treme is the best bike it has beautiful out look,it has top speed than other three bikes
hey dont worry about the top speed ..i have Hero Honda HUNK and my vehicle top speed is 123kmph ..and has more pick up than pulsar and apache with less engine noise,,,hey guys top speed depends the Way u DRIVE,,,PERFECT GEAR SHIFT ONLY MATTERS it will do Any vehicles…..
pulser is the best
Hi,friends
I have honda unicorn just great pick up & great mileage of 50 to 55 in city & 65 to 67 on highway a noiseless machine great machinery great bike.
hey dude ur cbz x sucks coz my pulsar 150 goes to 132km/hr with a pillon without nos and with single line nos it goes to 173km/hr on delhi-jaipur highway. so dont dare to compare pulsar with anyone coz its not in female bikes ,its all about BAJAJ PULSAR-DEFENITELY MALE ,, and remember its not fake coz i can show u this and remember my speedometer was right , coz i hav checked it at service center
al rtr guys!! just laugh at dos hu say pulsar 150/180 s better dan apache… even dey kno dey r wrong,took pulsar so its… sayin just coz i hav used both rtr nd 180 over 10k kms. a gud rider n pulsar may cum klos 2 u in da mid80s,giv him a glance ,smile nd leave him der. ma 4 top biks r r15,karizma,rtr nd cbz-xtreme
i have a hero honda CBZ X and i had driven it upto 127 km/h.
and it was like whooaa. i was competing with pulsar 200 and haha..
it was stucked at 125 km/h. its a very good bike having a lot of power.
UNICORN IS BEST
hi frnz..
i m not agree with this given data..
i hv PULSAR DTS-i 150 i ws on the national highway-2.
the top speed with 2 person was 111 kmph .
thats y i m not agree with this data.
i think pulsar is d best….
Mukul.
I owned a “TVS APACHE RTR 160 WITH REAR DISC” ,,,
I think some data is need to be refresh…
Because I have drived my bike at 125 kmph,,but my bike did not freeze on 125 kmph but it was not its top speed ..it could go beyond that …
So it speed is 125+ kmph ,,, and it is giving 45 kmpl easily…
So please update. these details
Pulsar 150 Is Best Bike Of Any Other Bike.
hi i own a apache rtr 160 and im satisfied with the looks,pickup,brakingand handling of the byke ………….
but when it comes to gear shift it slightely gives me a prob. any ways im happy with the one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
joel peter fernandes
Hi,friend.
I am great lover of TVS Apache 160 RTR .I drove my Apache RTR 160 at a top speed of 116 kmph and over tack SAHI TRUPATI bus . SAHI TIrupati is the fastest bus in this root. I rich this speed on Darbhanga TO Muzaffarpur hiway.
I have a pulsar 150 dtsi 2005. Its a good bike, so for no any major issues. Rear brake light got fused twice and back shockabsorber is stiff may be refilling the gas will fix the isssue. On full throtle it goes to 105 kph with in 1/2 kilometer never tried after that. Gives an average of 50 in city conditions. So far 18000 km done.
Where is the Yamaha Fazer on list. Its Father all the bikes you have listed. The speed, The style, The Macho look, Advanced Technology, ….. It’s great bike. Little expensive (on road 81,250 Rs in Hyderabad) but looks fair if you consider all the advanced features that yamaha introduced in this bike…. The above mentioned bikes doesn’t look smarter anymore after the intro of the FZ’s and now FAZER…. It’s Baap….
Laxman
Appache rtr160 is the best car among the all 2 wheeler in all sence.
well hellos to all u fellaz out der….man it really depends wat u want your bike to have….or simply which one suits u….the new pulsar 150cc seriously draws a lot of buyers …that obviously owes to its flawless performance and muscular looks…this is a good bike from all point of view …and the cbz extreme even though hasnt got all that muscular and sporty looks…but its engine would give some really outstanding performance…remember…hero honda?? desh ki dhadkan!!…hmmm but above all …if u happen to be one of those speed loving …retro riders ..then just go n grab yourself the new rtr 160…this bike has seriously got some macho looks…looks both sporty , muscular n heavy…its throttle would get u some attention in the crowd …no matter wat bike the next guy iz riding…n yea ..this bikes gonna show u some real speed…..take a test ride n u will know urself!!!
i have Apache RTR 160. In the top u guys have mention that 117 and some other guys has 120 is the top speed i have went 131 in high ways, so please check the top speed
Thanks & Regards
B.Venkatesh
Now a days all the bikes are nice in speed and pick up also in style and look but there is no bike in our india to beat YAMAHA RX 100
hi this is amit from bokaro.i think apache is the best bike & ihave an apache too
I drove my Apache RTR 160 at a top speed of 131 kmph. And ive even clicked a snap to proove it. Apache is the best.
I totally agree with KRISHNA above! But If you’re a college student, you need to look flashy and sophisticated and hence there is a need for a fast stylish bike…
hello guys this is karthik am great lover of CBZ extreme !!!its a amazing look and fabulous bike.!! i reached 120km in ECR !!! a disc play is very good in cbz ext…. for hieght ppls cbz ext suit very well ,best road gripe,high pikup!!!CBZ EXTREME IS A ROCKING BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Guys!!!
What kind of Non sense some of the comments are….
The top that shows in the speedo is not accurate.. Only way to check the correct speed is through GPS.. Every bike come with 5-10% inaccuracy..
I see some people asking the bike would fit for their height… Go try it yourself.. You have to test drive each bike and buy the one that fits your body and your pocket..
Where in the hell you want to go 120KM/Hr? How long can you hold at that speed in our country???
I would suggest to buy a bike which is comfortable and that can boost your confidence… I can beat many newest bike with any old Hero Honda… I am relatively swift rider.. It doesn’t matter how fast the bike goes… You should handle it right…
hi every one !!!
i hv bajaj pulsar 150 , but who the hell says that bajaj pulsar runs at the speed
of 109 km/h , I drive it at 124km/h by just sitting in a right position and with fully opened throttel . while racing one should bend while siting on the bike , This really makes a difference. Try it !!!
im going 2 purchase a bike in abt 2 days and im really confused between apache rtr160 and pulsar 180…pls sumone advice abt this.and also pls tell which 1 gives good mileage…pls advice
TVS Apache RTR 160 fi really roks with the latest new feature like fuel injector good mileage 50, good pick up and max top speed 124 KMh. it really rocks but the price is so high as 70000/- although no doubt about bike it suparb Performance & handling in 150 to 160 segment.
apache rtr rocks
and for the one who said he had a blown engine
THE BIKE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED. PLEASE HAVE THE HABIT OF CHANGING ENGINE OIL
AND DONT TREAT YOUR BIKE LIKE A DONKEY.AND STOP BLAMING THE BIKE FOR UR FAULT. my friend has rtr and its reading is 30000+ and is still running fine.
yup one thing more. no person would like to sel off a 180 for a dead rtr. 180 has a actual speed of 134kmph. tested at new rewa highway…
c according to me, the two best bikes r 180 ug3 pulsar(150/180) and karizma too is a decent bike. rtr is a dead bike.. xcpt for the fact its small nd racy, it can never match a 180 in terms of performance… r15 is another gud bike.. ut gets jammed for it fuel efficiency and skinny tires… for a smooth safe nd cool ride go for a pulsar…
ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET IS LENGEND SINCE EVER AND WILL BE A LEGENDRY BIKE FOREVER….MIND IT…
its my second post here….. my apache rtr gve me average 55km … nice bike….
hi, i want to buy a new bike .. i have a range of 45-60K . Plz help me find a good bike within my range.
thanks in advance
The Apache 160 RTR Refresh Really Rocks.
Superb Performance,Pick up & handling.
hi, guys………..
who the hell says apache RTR 160 is the best,
i have one……….
its running kms are at 25000 and its now at workshop due to engine blow.
Talking about these bikes and power is like an oxymoron
IN short words i say that Apache rtr 160 is the best bike among all other bikes as i have ridden all other bikes.&the higher level of bike among apache is royal enfield as this bike comes in another segment……..so i always advice for apache rtr 160……
Rx 100 has max speed of 135km/h.
Rx 135 125km/h
i just buy bike 15 days before and its average 42. . its really nice bike and it not buffering….
ihave apache 160. its rpm reaches above 12 . i dont know hw it possible, bt apache is pagal bike and it beat pulser 180cc and yamaha fz . top speed 135km/hr..
Dear Bhupendra,
Pls read my comments on Appache RTR 160.You can have a 160 cc bike for thr prize of a 150 cc one and off cource this is the cheapest to maintain since it comes from TVS.Its weight is less than any available 150 cc bike,faster,reliable and breaking(wow!!!).So easy to negotiate curves at faster speeds withouy shifting the gears down.Pls re thinh if you have not bought ur bike until now.
In 150-160cc segment,no other bike can even be compared with RTR 160.I have 5 friend of mine who were owning Pulsar 180 and changed to RTR 160 after riding my bike.The top speed of pulsar my friends claim to have achieved is really different from the actual road speed.No pusar 150 has crossed 107kmph(true road speed)which is certified by the company itself.Even I have clicked 124 in my speedo knowing the fact thatits top speed is 118kmph.I have covered a distance of 322kms(2 lane highway,not 4 lane between chennai and banglore)in 3hrs 58 mins.So without doubt RTR 160 is the fastest and consistent leaving all other rivals miles behind.It has given me a pretty good avg of 45 in chennai city under extreme traffic conditions(my speed used to be below 30 and above 80 depending on the traffic,never used to ride for mileage)
these are scrap bike. If you are really looking for thrill,performance, power go for Yamaha.FZ 16 alone can beat to all 150-180 CC segments bikes in india. It’s realyy touching your heart.
trust Yamaha…
Hi,
this is Bhupendra from NOIDA. i am planning to buy a 150cc bike, i am interested in HH Hunk or Pulsar 150 cc, but i am confused, which to buy?
i need a bike with great engine performance, pick-up, mileage, comfort, handling and offcourse low maintenance cost.
can anybody help me out……….?
Thanks in advance
Pulsar 150. UG3. top speed reached 120(with pillion). No modification.
digital speedo.. so margin of error is least.
Hi guys
I own a Black Apache RTR 160 just bought in july 2008
till now top speed reached 122 km/hr and was able to maintain that speed for almost 15 secs tried it on delhi jaipur highway
i will say that apache is a good bike the only drawback is bike is low in hieght
but i still like far more than any other bike
Apache RTR 160 is superior to all other bikes in speed, style, maintanance,mileage with its class
hai,
i was confused when i was thinking which bike is better either tvs apache 160rtr or pulsar dtsi,but now i know apache is best in all of them,hunk is kuda – kabara,pulsar is like auto riksaw on road,ok so go with apache160 RTR