TVS Apache RTR 160 4V vs Raider 125: Which Suits Araria Roads?
The Apache RTR 160 4V and the Raider 125 are the two bikes our customers in Araria compare most often. They look similar on paper, both sporty, both from TVS, but they serve quite different riders. Here is the honest comparison we give across the counter.
Performance and engine character
The Apache RTR 160 4V produces 17.31 PS from its 159.7 cc oil cooled engine, the highest in its class. It pulls hard past 60 km/h and feels at home on open stretches of NH 327. The Raider 125 makes 11.38 PS, which sounds modest, but its light 123 kg body makes it the quickest 125 in the segment. Inside Araria town, the Raider actually feels livelier.
Mileage and running cost
This is where the Raider fights back. Expect around 67 kmpl from the Raider against roughly 45 kmpl from the Apache. Over 1,000 km a month, that difference is real money. Service costs are similar and both use widely available genuine TVS parts, which we stock at the showroom.
Comfort and practicality
The Raider has a more upright riding position, a lighter clutch and is easier in stop-and-go traffic near Zero Mile or the market area. The Apache has a sportier crouch that enthusiasts love, and its longer seat carries a pillion in more comfort on longer trips.
Price and EMI in Araria
The Raider 125 costs noticeably less than the Apache RTR 160 4V, and the EMI difference is usually a few hundred rupees a month. Both qualify for easy finance at our showroom with low down payments. For exact on-road prices today, call us; prices change with insurance and offers.
Our verdict
- Choose the Raider 125 if you ride mostly in town, care about mileage and want maximum value.
- Choose the Apache RTR 160 4V if you love performance, ride longer distances and want the most capable machine in the class.
- Both hold value well in the Araria second-hand market, so neither is a wrong choice.
Ride both, back to back
The differences are obvious within five minutes of riding. Visit TVS Madni Motors and test ride both on the same day before you decide.
Related questions
Which is faster, the Apache RTR 160 4V or the Raider 125?
The Apache RTR 160 4V is faster outright with 17.31 PS. The Raider 125 feels quick in city traffic thanks to its low weight, but the Apache is the performance choice.
Which gives better mileage, Apache 160 4V or Raider 125?
The Raider 125 delivers around 67 kmpl, clearly better than the Apache RTR 160 4V at around 45 kmpl.
What is the price difference between the two in Araria?
The Raider 125 is more affordable, with an indicative gap of around ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 ex-showroom depending on variants. Call TVS Madni Motors for current on-road prices in Araria.