TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Honda SP 160 spec check

The 160cc motorcycle segment is slightly more performance-oriented but with fuel efficiency still in mind. They also have to be stylish and sharp to appeal to new riders, which often becomes their first motorcycle. In this segment, the TVS Apache RTR 160 is a popular choice, but Honda has updated the SP 160 to make it more appealing. So let’s take a look at what the two motorcycles have to offer and compare their specifications.

Honda SP 160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 — Features and hardware

The Honda SP 160 saw an update recently and the design sees a tweak, making it look more sporty. The colour combinations also add to its design, giving it a fresh look. The motorcycle gets updated lights, which are now LED units at both ends, while it also gets a TFT instrument console with smartphone connectivity. The motorcycle rides on telescopic forks at the front, a monoshock at the rear, 17-inch wheels, and disc brakes at both ends.

The TVS Apache RTR 160 looks sharper, thanks to large tank shrouds, a small fairing, and a lot of blacked-out components. The RTR 160 also rides on telescopic forks in the front, a monoshock at the rear, disc brakes at both ends, and an LCD instrument cluster with phone connectivity. Both motorcycles are equally equipped, however, the Honda SP 160 gets a TFT dash while the RTR 160 looks sportier.

Honda SP 160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 — Engine specifications

Both motorcycles are powered by a single-cylinder air-cooled engine mated to a five-speed gearbox. The RTR 160 manages to make more power than the Honda SP 160, while the Japanese motorcycle makes slightly more torque. That said, the Apache RTR 160 also gets ride modes – Sport and Rain – and combined with its design, it will be more appealing to the younger crowd looking for something sporty.