Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs TVS Apache RTR 180: Number Game
Does the re-launched Pulsar 180 have dominance over the Apache RTR 180?
Bajaj recently launched the 2021 Pulsar 180 with a handful of upgrades. And competing against it in the segment is the TVS Apache RTR 180. So, let’s see how the two 180cc commuter motorcycles stack up against each other in terms of specifications:
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In terms of displacement, there’s hardly any difference between the two, but both the bikes take a different approach. While the Pulsar 180 aims for more power, the Apache RTR 180 focuses on torque. Since the Apache is lighter than the Pulsar, it should be able to translate the performance better, especially when zipping through the city traffic. Also, the TVS motor gets an oil-cooler, while the Pulsar is air-cooled.
The TVS Apache RTR 200 4V gets riding modes and other features
Both the CB 350 and the Meteor 350 are easygoing, relaxed neo-retro bikes
First off, a disclaimer; the price of ₹ 2 lakh considered in this list is the ex-showroom price of the bikes. So, some of the bikes here, like the Honda H Ness CB 350, or the Royal Enfield Meteor 350, may end up costing a more than ₹ 2 lakh, on-road, depending on the variant chosen, and local taxes. Nevertheless, while bikes in India have become slightly more expensive, there are still several options in the budget space. And if you have a budget of around ₹ 2 lakh, you still have a lot of choices to consider. So, here goes, and yes, we have some honorary mentions apart from the best 5 bikes in the list, so do consider those as well.