TVS Apache RTR 180 vs Bajaj Pulsar 125 - Which One Should You Buy
TVS Apache RTR 180 vs Bajaj Pulsar 125 Comparison at BikeHP India. Compare TVS Apache RTR 180 and Bajaj Pulsar 125 Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.
Here is the detailed comparison of TVS Apache RTR 180 vs Bajaj Pulsar 125 across key factors such as engine performance, mileage, features, space, safety and pricing.
| Specification | TVS Apache RTR 180 | Bajaj Pulsar 125 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹1.26 Lakh | ₹0.92 Lakh | |
| Engine | 177.4 cc | 124.38 cc | |
| Mileage | 45 kmpl | 51.46 kmpl | |
| Torque | 15.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Price
₹1.26 Lakh
₹0.92 Lakh
Engine
177.4 cc
124.38 cc
Mileage
45 kmpl
51.46 kmpl
Torque
15.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Price Comparison
| Feature | TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 1.26 Lakh | 92,111 |
Price Comparison
Price
1.26 Lakh
92,111
Basic
| Feature | TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel economy indicator | 1 | 1 | |
| Body graphics | |||
| Call sms alerts | 1 | 1 | |
| Clock | |||
| Digital display type | LCD Connectivity | LCD | |
| Distance to empty indicator | - | 1 | |
| Engine temperature indicator | 1 | - | |
| Gear indicator | 1 | 1 | |
| Instrument console | Digital | Digital | |
| Navigation | 1 | - | |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Passenger footrest | 1 | 1 | |
| Seat type | Single | Single | |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Tripmeter | Digital | Digital | |
| Usb charging port | - | 1 | |
| Voice assist | 1 | - |
Basic
Average fuel economy indicator
1
1
Body graphics
Call sms alerts
1
1
Clock
Digital display type
LCD Connectivity
LCD
Distance to empty indicator
-
1
Engine temperature indicator
1
-
Gear indicator
1
1
Instrument console
Digital
Digital
Navigation
1
-
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Passenger footrest
1
1
Seat type
Single
Single
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Usb charging port
-
1
Voice assist
1
-
Dimension
| Feature | TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 15 L | |
| Fuel reserve | 2 L | 2.5 L | |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 165 mm | |
| Height | 1105 mm | 1060 mm | |
| Kerb weight | 140 Kg | 144 Kg | |
| Length | 2085 mm | 2055 mm | |
| Pillion grab rail | 1 | 1 | |
| Pillion seat | 1 | 1 | |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 795 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 1326 mm | 1320 mm | |
| Width | 730 mm | 755 mm |
Dimension
Fuel capacity
12 L
15 L
Fuel reserve
2 L
2.5 L
Ground clearance
180 mm
165 mm
Height
1105 mm
1060 mm
Kerb weight
140 Kg
144 Kg
Length
2085 mm
2055 mm
Pillion grab rail
1
1
Pillion seat
1
1
Seat height
790 mm
795 mm
Wheelbase
1326 mm
1320 mm
Width
730 mm
755 mm
Engine & Transmission
| Feature | TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bore | 62 mm | 56 mm | |
| Clutch | Wet multi plate clutch | Wet Multiplate | |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.05:1 | |
| Cooling system | Oil Cooled | Air Cooled | |
| Displacement | 177.4 cc | 124.38 cc | |
| Emission type | BS6.2 | BS6.2 | |
| Engine type | SI, 4 stroke, Oil cooled, Fuel injected | 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant Engine | |
| Fuel supply | Fuel Injection | Carburetor | |
| Gear box | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | |
| Gear shifting pattern | 1 Down 4 Up | 1 Down 4 Up | |
| Ignition | Electric Start | Dual digital ignition | |
| Max torque | 15.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm | |
| Number of cylinders | 1 | 1 | |
| Spark plugs per cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder | 2 Per Cylinder | |
| Starting | Self Start Only | Kick and Self Start | |
| Stroke | 58 mm | 50.5 mm | |
| Valve per cylinder | 2 | 2 |
Engine & Transmission
Bore
62 mm
56 mm
Clutch
Wet multi plate clutch
Wet Multiplate
Compression ratio
10.0:1
10.05:1
Cooling system
Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Displacement
177.4 cc
124.38 cc
Emission type
BS6.2
BS6.2
Engine type
SI, 4 stroke, Oil cooled, Fuel injected
4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant Engine
Fuel supply
Fuel Injection
Carburetor
Gear box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Gear shifting pattern
1 Down 4 Up
1 Down 4 Up
Ignition
Electric Start
Dual digital ignition
Max torque
15.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Number of cylinders
1
1
Spark plugs per cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
2 Per Cylinder
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Stroke
58 mm
50.5 mm
Valve per cylinder
2
2
Mileage
| Feature | TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0 80 kmph | - | 13.58 s | |
| City mileage | - | 51.46 kmpl | |
| Highway mileage | - | 57 kmpl | |
| Overall mileage | 45 kmpl | 51.46 kmpl | |
| Quarter mile | - | 21.78 | |
| Roll ons 30 70 kmph | - | 8.1 s | |
| Roll ons 40 80 kmph | - | 11.33 s |
Mileage
Acceleration 0 80 kmph
-
13.58 s
City mileage
-
51.46 kmpl
Highway mileage
-
57 kmpl
Overall mileage
45 kmpl
51.46 kmpl
Quarter mile
-
21.78
Roll ons 30 70 kmph
-
8.1 s
Roll ons 40 80 kmph
-
11.33 s
Performance
| Feature | TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average speed | 1 | - | |
| Power to weight ratio | NaN | - | |
| Top speed | 113 kmph | 99 kmph |
Performance
Average speed
1
-
Power to weight ratio
NaN
-
Top speed
113 kmph
99 kmph
Tyres & Brakes
| Feature | TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 270 mm | 240 mm | |
| Front tyre pressure rider | 25 psi | 25 psi | |
| Front tyre pressure rider pillion | 25 | 25 | |
| Radial tyre | 1 | - | |
| Rear brake diameter | 200 mm | 130 mm | |
| Rear tyre pressure rider | 28 psi | 28 psi | |
| Rear tyre pressure rider pillion | 32 | 32 |
Tyres & Brakes
Front brake diameter
270 mm
240 mm
Front tyre pressure rider
25 psi
25 psi
Front tyre pressure rider pillion
25
25
Radial tyre
1
-
Rear brake diameter
200 mm
130 mm
Rear tyre pressure rider
28 psi
28 psi
Rear tyre pressure rider pillion
32
32
Chassis & Suspension
| Feature | TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body type | Commuter Bikes | Commuter Bikes |
Chassis & Suspension
Body type
Commuter Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Apps
| Feature | TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calls and messaging | 1 | 1 | |
| Low battery alert | 1 | 1 | |
| Navigation assist | 1 | - |
Apps
Calls and messaging
1
1
Low battery alert
1
1
Navigation assist
1
-
Electricals
| Feature | TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drls | 1 | - | |
| Headlight | AHO, LED Headlamp with all time on LED Position Lamp | LED | |
| Low battery indicator | 1 | 1 | |
| Low fuel indicator | 1 | 1 | |
| Low oil indicator | 1 | - | |
| Pilot lamps | - | 1 | |
| Taillight | LED | LED | |
| Turn signal lamp | LED | LED |
Electricals
Drls
1
-
Headlight
AHO, LED Headlamp with all time on LED Position Lamp
LED
Low battery indicator
1
1
Low fuel indicator
1
1
Low oil indicator
1
-
Pilot lamps
-
1
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn signal lamp
LED
LED
Charging
| Feature | TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) |
|---|
Charging
Safety
| Feature | TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional features | (Maximum Speed - Urban/Rain Mode - 102 kmph), (Maximum Power - Urban/Rain Mode - 13.87 PS @ 8250 rpm), (Maximum Torque - Urban/Rain Mode - 14.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm), TVS SmartXonnect, Crash Alert, Glide Through Technology, DOT 3/4 brake fluid, Muffler - Conventional design | - | |
| Braking type | - | Combi Brake System | |
| Engine kill switch | 1 | 1 | |
| Hazard warning indicator | 1 | 1 | |
| High beam indicator | 1 | 1 | |
| Malfunction indicator | 1 | - | |
| No of tripmeters | 2 | 2 | |
| Pass switch | |||
| Real time mileage indicator | - | 1 | |
| Riding modes | Rain,Sports,Urban | - | |
| Saree guard | 1 | 1 | |
| Service due indicator | 1 | 1 | |
| Shift light | - | 1 | |
| Stand alarm | 1 | 1 | |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Telematics | 1 | - | |
| Vehicle location tracking | 1 | 1 |
Safety
Additional features
(Maximum Speed - Urban/Rain Mode - 102 kmph), (Maximum Power - Urban/Rain Mode - 13.87 PS @ 8250 rpm), (Maximum Torque - Urban/Rain Mode - 14.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm), TVS SmartXonnect, Crash Alert, Glide Through Technology, DOT 3/4 brake fluid, Muffler - Conventional design
-
Braking type
-
Combi Brake System
Engine kill switch
1
1
Hazard warning indicator
1
1
High beam indicator
1
1
Malfunction indicator
1
-
No of tripmeters
2
2
Pass switch
Real time mileage indicator
-
1
Riding modes
Rain,Sports,Urban
-
Saree guard
1
1
Service due indicator
1
1
Shift light
-
1
Stand alarm
1
1
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Telematics
1
-
Vehicle location tracking
1
1
Motor & Battery
| Feature | TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | |
| Peak power | 17.13 PS @ 9000 rpm | 11.8 PS @ 8500 rpm | |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
Motor & Battery
Drive type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Peak power
17.13 PS @ 9000 rpm
11.8 PS @ 8500 rpm
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Under Pinning Details
| Feature | TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS | Single Channel | - | |
| Brakes front | Disc | Disc | |
| Brakes rear | Disc | Drum | |
| Caliper front piston | 2 | 2 | |
| Caliper rear piston | 1 | - | |
| First service | 500-750 Kms/30 Days | 500-750 Km / 30-45 Days | |
| Fourth service | 8500-9000 Kms/11500-12000 Days | - | |
| Frame | Double cradle Synchro Stiff | Single down tube chassis frame | |
| Second service | 2500-3000 Kms/90 Days | 4500-5000 Km / 8 Months | |
| Suspension front | Telescopic forks | Telescopic | |
| Suspension rear | Monotube Inverted Gas filled shox (MIG) with spring aid | Twin Hydraulic Suspension | |
| Third service | 5000-6000 Kms/180 Days | 9500-10000 Km / 1 Year | |
| Tubeless tyre | 1 | 1 | |
| Tyre size | Front :-90/90-17 Rear :-120/70-17 | Front :-80/100-17 Rear :-100/90-17 | |
| Tyre type | Tubeless | Tubeless | |
| Wheel size | Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm | Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm | |
| Wheels type | Alloy | Alloy |
Under Pinning Details
ABS
Single Channel
-
Brakes front
Disc
Disc
Brakes rear
Disc
Drum
Caliper front piston
2
2
Caliper rear piston
1
-
First service
500-750 Kms/30 Days
500-750 Km / 30-45 Days
Fourth service
8500-9000 Kms/11500-12000 Days
-
Frame
Double cradle Synchro Stiff
Single down tube chassis frame
Second service
2500-3000 Kms/90 Days
4500-5000 Km / 8 Months
Suspension front
Telescopic forks
Telescopic
Suspension rear
Monotube Inverted Gas filled shox (MIG) with spring aid
Twin Hydraulic Suspension
Third service
5000-6000 Kms/180 Days
9500-10000 Km / 1 Year
Tubeless tyre
1
1
Tyre size
Front :-90/90-17 Rear :-120/70-17
Front :-80/100-17 Rear :-100/90-17
Tyre type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheel size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels type
Alloy
Alloy
Other Details
| Feature | TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile application | - | 1 | |
| Vehicle warranty | 5 Years or 60,000 Km | 5 Years or 75,000 Km |
Other Details
Mobile application
-
1
Vehicle warranty
5 Years or 60,000 Km
5 Years or 75,000 Km
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