In this news article, we shall pit the Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R 4V against the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
Starting with the engine options. The Hero Xtreme 160R 4V uses a 163cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. It produces a maximum power of 16.6 BHP @ 8,500 rpm and 14.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm. Meanwhile, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V comes equipped with a 159.7cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine. This motor makes a maximum power of 16.02 HP and a peak torque of 14.8 Nm.
Talking of the gearbox options, the Hero Xtreme 160R 4V uses a 5-speed gearbox. Meanwhile, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V too features a 5-speed gearbox
The ARAI-rated fuel efficiency of the Hero Xtreme 160R 4V is 55.47 km/l. On the other hand, the Apache RTR 160 4V gets a claimed fuel efficiency of 45 km/l.
Talking of the suspension setup. The Hero Xtreme 160R 4V comes with KYB upside-down front shock absorbers and an adjustable rear monoshock for the pro version. Meanwhile, the standard version gets conventional shocks at the front. The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V features telescopic front forks and a mono-shock rear suspension.
The braking power of Hero Xtreme 160R 4V comes from a 276 mm disc at the front and a 220 mm disc / 130 mm drum at the rear.TVS Apache RTR 160 4V offers a disc brake at the front and a disc brake at the rear.
Hero Xtreme 160R 4V has a length of 2,020 mm, a width of 793 mm, and a height of 1,057 mm. It has a ground clearance of 167 mm and a kerb weight of 138.5 kg.TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has a length of 2,050 mm, a width of 790 mm, and a height of 1,050 mm. The ground clearance of this motorcycle measures 180 mm, and the bike weighs around 147 kg.
The key features on offer with the Hero Xtreme 160R 4V are LED lighting, single-channel ABS, digital instrument cluster, and side-stand engine cut-off. For the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, the key features include LED lighting, a fully digital instrument cluster, dual-channel ABS, and an adjustable rear mono-shock.
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