TVS Apache RTR 180 vs Honda CB125 Hornet - Which One Should You Buy

TVS Apache RTR 180 vs Honda CB125 Hornet Comparison at BikeHP India. Compare TVS Apache RTR 180 and Honda CB125 Hornet Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

Here is the detailed comparison of TVS Apache RTR 180 vs Honda CB125 Hornet across key factors such as engine performance, mileage, features, space, safety, and pricing.

Specification	TVS Apache RTR 180	Honda CB125 Hornet
Price	₹1.26 Lakh	₹1.15 Lakh
Engine	177.4 cc	123.94 cc
Mileage	45 kmpl	48 kmpl
Torque	15.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm	11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Price

₹1.26 Lakh

₹1.15 Lakh

Engine

177.4 cc

123.94 cc

Mileage

45 kmpl

48 kmpl

Torque

15.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm

11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm

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TVS Apache RTR 180

Rs 1.26 Lakh

Honda CB125 Hornet

Rs 1.15 Lakh

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TVS Apache RTR 180

Rs 1.26 Lakh

Honda CB125 Hornet

Rs 1.15 Lakh

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Price Comparison

Feature	TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc)	Honda CB125 Hornet (CB125 Hornet STD)
Price	1.26 Lakh	1.15 Lakh

Price Comparison

Price

1.26 Lakh

1.15 Lakh

Basic

Feature	TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc)	Honda CB125 Hornet (CB125 Hornet STD)
Average fuel economy indicator	1	1
Body graphics
Call sms alerts	1	1
Clock
Digital display type	LCD Connectivity	TFT
Distance to empty indicator	-	1
Engine temperature indicator	1	-
Gear indicator	1	-
Instrument console	Digital	Digital
Music control	-	1
Navigation	1	1
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Passenger footrest	1	1
Seat type	Single	Split
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Usb charging port	-	1
Voice assist	1	-

Basic

Average fuel economy indicator

Body graphics

Call sms alerts

Clock

Digital display type

LCD Connectivity

TFT

Distance to empty indicator

Engine temperature indicator

Gear indicator

Instrument console

Digital

Music control

Navigation

Odometer

Digital

Passenger footrest

Seat type

Single

Split

Speedometer

Digital

Tripmeter

Digital

Usb charging port

Voice assist

Dimension

Feature	TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc)	Honda CB125 Hornet (CB125 Hornet STD)
Fuel capacity	12 L	12 L
Fuel reserve	2 L	-
Ground clearance	180 mm	166 mm
Height	1105 mm	1087 mm
Kerb weight	140 Kg	124 Kg
Length	2085 mm	2015 mm
Pillion grab rail	1	1
Pillion seat	1	1
Seat height	790 mm	796 mm
Wheelbase	1326 mm	1330 mm
Width	730 mm	783 mm

Dimension

Fuel capacity

12 L

Fuel reserve

2 L

Ground clearance

180 mm

166 mm

Height

1105 mm

1087 mm

Kerb weight

140 Kg

124 Kg

Length

2085 mm

2015 mm

Pillion grab rail

Pillion seat

Seat height

790 mm

796 mm

Wheelbase

1326 mm

1330 mm

Width

730 mm

783 mm

Engine & Transmission

Feature	TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc)	Honda CB125 Hornet (CB125 Hornet STD)
Bore	62 mm	50 mm
Clutch	Wet multi plate clutch	Multiplate Wet Clutch
Compression ratio	10.0:1	10.0:1
Cooling system	Oil Cooled	Air Cooled
Displacement	177.4 cc	123.94 cc
Emission type	BS6.2	BS6.2
Engine type	SI, 4 stroke, Oil cooled, Fuel injected	4 Stroke, SI Engine
Fuel supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Gear box	5 Speed	5 Speed
Gear shifting pattern	1 Down 4 Up	-
Ignition	Electric Start	-
Max torque	15.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm	11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Number of cylinders	1	1
Spark plugs per cylinder	1 Per Cylinder	-
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
Stroke	58 mm	63.121 mm
Valve per cylinder	2	2

Engine & Transmission

Bore

62 mm

50 mm

Clutch

Wet multi plate clutch

Multiplate Wet Clutch

Compression ratio

10.0:1

Cooling system

Oil Cooled

Air Cooled

Displacement

177.4 cc

123.94 cc

Emission type

BS6.2

Engine type

SI, 4 stroke, Oil cooled, Fuel injected

4 Stroke, SI Engine

Fuel supply

Fuel Injection

Gear box

5 Speed

Gear shifting pattern

1 Down 4 Up

Ignition

Electric Start

Max torque

15.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm

11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Number of cylinders

Spark plugs per cylinder

1 Per Cylinder

Starting

Self Start Only

Stroke

58 mm

63.121 mm

Valve per cylinder

Mileage

Feature	TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc)	Honda CB125 Hornet (CB125 Hornet STD)
Overall mileage	45 kmpl	48 kmpl

Mileage

Overall mileage

45 kmpl

48 kmpl

Performance

Feature	TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc)	Honda CB125 Hornet (CB125 Hornet STD)
Average speed	1	-
Power to weight ratio	NaN	-
Top speed	113 kmph	-

Performance

Average speed

Power to weight ratio

NaN

Top speed

113 kmph

Tyres & Brakes

Feature	TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc)	Honda CB125 Hornet (CB125 Hornet STD)
Front brake diameter	270 mm	240 mm
Front tyre pressure rider	25 psi	-
Front tyre pressure rider pillion	25	-
Radial tyre	1	-
Rear brake diameter	200 mm	130 mm
Rear tyre pressure rider	28 psi	-
Rear tyre pressure rider pillion	32	-

Tyres & Brakes

Front brake diameter

270 mm

240 mm

Front tyre pressure rider

25 psi

Front tyre pressure rider pillion

Radial tyre

Rear brake diameter

200 mm

130 mm

Rear tyre pressure rider

28 psi

Rear tyre pressure rider pillion

Chassis & Suspension

Feature	TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc)	Honda CB125 Hornet (CB125 Hornet STD)
Body type	Commuter Bikes	Commuter Bikes

Chassis & Suspension

Body type

Commuter Bikes

Apps

Feature	TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc)	Honda CB125 Hornet (CB125 Hornet STD)
Calls and messaging	1	1
Low battery alert	1	1
Navigation assist	1	1

Apps

Calls and messaging

Low battery alert

Navigation assist

Electricals

Feature	TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc)	Honda CB125 Hornet (CB125 Hornet STD)
Drls	1	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	-
Projector headlights	-	1
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn signal lamp	LED	LED

Electricals

Drls

Headlight

AHO, LED Headlamp with all time on LED Position Lamp

LED

Low battery indicator

Low fuel indicator

Low oil indicator

Projector headlights

Taillight

LED

Turn signal lamp

LED

Charging

Feature	TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc)	Honda CB125 Hornet (CB125 Hornet STD)

Charging

Safety

Feature	TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc)	Honda CB125 Hornet (CB125 Hornet STD)
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	Honda RoadSync, Weather Updates For Any Loaction
Engine kill switch	1	1
Hazard warning indicator	1	1
High beam indicator	1	1
Malfunction indicator	1	-
No of tripmeters	2	-
Pass switch
Real time mileage indicator	-	1
Riding modes	Rain,Sports,Urban	-
Saree guard	1	1
Service due indicator	1	1
Stand alarm	1	1
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Telematics	1	-
Vehicle location tracking	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

Honda RoadSync, Weather Updates For Any Loaction

Engine kill switch

Hazard warning indicator

High beam indicator

Malfunction indicator

No of tripmeters

Pass switch

Real time mileage indicator

Riding modes

Rain,Sports,Urban

Saree guard

Service due indicator

Stand alarm

Tachometer

Digital

Telematics

Vehicle location tracking

Motor & Battery

Feature	TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc)	Honda CB125 Hornet (CB125 Hornet STD)
Drive type	Chain Drive	Chian Drive
Peak power	17.13 PS @ 9000 rpm	11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
Transmission	Manual	Manual

Motor & Battery

Drive type

Chain Drive

Chian Drive

Peak power

17.13 PS @ 9000 rpm

11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm

Transmission

Manual

Under Pinning Details

Feature	TVS Apache RTR 180 (Apache RTR 180 Disc)	Honda CB125 Hornet (CB125 Hornet STD)
ABS	Single Channel	Single Channel
Brakes front	Disc	Disc
Brakes rear	Disc	Drum
Caliper front piston	2	-
Caliper rear piston	1	-
First service	500-750 Kms/30 Days	-
Fourth service	8500-9000 Kms/11500-12000 Days	-
Frame	Double cradle Synchro Stiff	Diamond Type
Second service	2500-3000 Kms/90 Days	-
Suspension front	Telescopic forks	Golden Upside Down Fork (USD)
Suspension rear	Monotube Inverted Gas filled shox (MIG) with spring aid	Monoshock
Third service	5000-6000 Kms/180 Days	-
Tubeless tyre	1	1
Tyre size	Front :-90/90-17 Rear :-120/70-17	front :-80/100 - 17, rear :-110/80 - 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