Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160 vs Tvs Apache Rtr 160 4v
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160 vs Tvs Apache Rtr 160 4v. Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160: 15.5 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 148 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed ~125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Tvs Apache Rtr 160 4v: 17.55 hp @ 9,750 rpm hp, 154 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 114 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160
Tvs Apache Rtr 160 4v
Horsepower (hp)
15.5 hp
17.55 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.6 Nm
14.73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
114 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
154 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15.5 hp @ 8,500 rpm
17.55 hp @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
14.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
14.73 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
~125 km/h
114 km/h
Weight
148 kg (curb/wet weight)
154 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
approximately 3.2 L/100km or ~31 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160
7.0/10
"Honest, capable commuter that rewards careful buyers willing to inspect thoroughly."
Pros
+Punchy usable mid-range torque
+USD forks feel genuinely planted
+Low running and service costs
Cons
−Handlebar vibration at highway speeds
−Throttle body carbon buildup issues
−Cheap fairing clips crack easily
Tvs Apache Rtr 160 4v
7.5/10
"A genuinely sporty budget bike if you buy smart and inspect carefully."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy engine
+Sharp chassis and handling
+Slipper clutch on later models
Cons
−Service neglect kills cams
−Rear shock wears quickly
−Vibration above 7,000rpm
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