Tvs Apache Rtr 160 4v vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Tvs Apache Rtr 160 4v vs Kawasaki Z900. 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 Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Tvs Apache Rtr 160 4v
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
17.55 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.73 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
114 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
154 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
17.55 hp @ 9,750 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
14.73 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
114 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
154 kg (curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, 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 Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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