TVS Star City Plus Vs TVS Apache RTR 160 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 72,500

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₹ 1.12 Lakh

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TVS Star City Plus Vs TVS Apache RTR 160 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Star City Plus Vs Apache RTR 160 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Star City Plus Vs Apache RTR 160 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the TVS Apache RTR 160 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.12 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 1.24 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, TVS Star City Plus price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 72,500 and goes up to Rs. ₹ 75,200 for range topping model.

Summary	TVS Star City Plus	TVS Apache RTR 160
Price	₹ 72,500	₹ 1.12 Lakh
Manufacturer	TVS	TVS
Body Type	Commuter	Commuter
Mileage	70.00 KM/L	47.00 KM/L
Power	8.08 bhp @ 7350 rpm bhp	16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm bhp
Engine	109.7 CC	159.7 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Star City Plus Vs Apache RTR 160 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the TVS Apache RTR 160 base engine returns 47 KM/L. The TVS Star City Plus base returns 70 KM/L.

Star City Plus Vs Apache RTR 160 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the TVS Apache RTR 160 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the TVS Star City Plus comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	ET – FI Eco Thrust Fuel Injection Technology	SI, 4 Stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Engine CC	109.7 CC	159.7 CC
Engine Power	8.08 Bhp @ 7350 Rpm	16.04 PS @ 8750 Rpm
Max Torque	8.7 Nm @ 4500 Rpm	13.85 Nm @ 7000 Rpm
Top Speed	90 kmph	107 kmph
No. of Gears	4 Gears	5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS VI
Valves per Cylinder	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Eco Thrust Fuel Injection (ET-Fi)	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Kick / Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	1984 mm	2085 mm
Width	750 mm	730 mm
Height	1080 mm	1105 mm
Wheelbase	1260 mm	1300 mm
Ground Clearance	172 mm	180 mm
Kerb Weight	115 kg	137 kg
Seat Height	785 mm	790 mm
Chassis Type	Single Cradle Tubular Frame	Double Cradle Synchro STIFF

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	10.0 L	12.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	1.5 L	2.5 L
Mileage	70.00 KM/L	47.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	700 km	564 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Telescopic (Oil Damped)	Telescopic With Hydraulic Dampers. 105mm Stroke
Rear Suspension	5 Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorber	Monotube Inverted Gas-filled Shox (MIG) With Spring Aid
Front Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	130 mm	270 mm
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Disc/Drum Size	110 mm	130 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	2.75 X 17 41P 4PR, Tubeless	90/90-17 49P Tubeless
Rear Tyre	3.0 X 17 50P 6PR, Tubeless	110/80-17 57P Tubeless
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Electric Start & Kick Start	Electric Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	No
Stand Indicator	No	No
Tripmeter Count	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Analogue	Digital
Tachometer	No	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Indicator	No	No
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	No	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Seat Type	Single Seat	Split Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	No
ABS	SBT	Dual Channel
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

Head Light	LED	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	No

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	No
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB Charging Port	Yes	No
SOS	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	5 Years Or 60,000 Km	5 Years Or 60,000 Km

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