Tvs Apache Rtr 160 4v vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Tvs Apache Rtr 160 4v vs Kawasaki Z1000. 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. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Tvs Apache Rtr 160 4v
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
17.55 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.73 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
114 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
154 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
17.55 hp @ 9,750 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
14.73 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
114 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
154 kg (curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L (typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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