160cc Sporty Commuters Compared On Acceleration, Fuel Efficiency, Price And Features | ZigWheels
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- Looking to buy a sporty 160cc motorcycle but confused which one to get? Let Jehan solve all your queries as we bring to you a thoroughly comprehensive comparison video featuring the Bajaj Pulsar N160, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, the Hero Xtreme 160R, the Suzuki Gixxer 155 and the Yamaha FZ-X. These bikes are put through some conventional tests, like acceleration, braking and rough road water jug tests, while we’ve brought some witty new ones like lean angle measurement and headlight tests.
Bajaj Pulsar N160: www.zigwheels.com/newbikes/Ba...
Bajaj Pulsar NS160: www.zigwheels.com/newbikes/Ba...
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V: www.zigwheels.com/newbikes/TV...
Hero Xtreme 160R: www.zigwheels.com/newbikes/He...
Yamaha FZ-X: www.zigwheels.com/newbikes/Ya...
Jump to your preferred chapter:
00:00 Challengers
00:50 Acceleration Test
01:56 Braking Test
03:01 Cornering Test
05:16 Ride Quality Test
06:52 Fuel Efficiency Test
07:45 Features Test
08:20 Headlight Test
08:49 Price
09:15 Emotional Test
10:45 5th Spot
11:20 4th Spot
11:55 3rd Spot
12:41 The King Is…
Host: Jehan Adil Darukhanawala
DoP: Neeraj Panwar, Nikhil Rege, Gaurav Chandrashekhar
Editor: Ajit Lohar
Graphics: Shreelesh Shirke
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4 years with the Apache 1604v and it just amazes still to this date with its acceleration and that exhaust ❤️
Try N160 once it also gives best vibes
And it's exhaust is best in it's segment 😌
@@user_Shadow_YT 😂😂
I've tried both. And brought Apache rtr 160 4v❤❤@@user_Shadow_YT
Did it had tappet noise or any noise or high maintenance issues?
They should have included the FZS instead of the FZX
1604v rtr main kabse dual channel abs Ane laga
@@AsimRajaMondal hai bhai
Doesn't matter...they are same thing except looks
@@pahwasaki9389true
Just a marketing gimmick 😂
All we need is the Dual Channel ABS in the Apache and Bluetooth connectivity in the Pulsar.. Pulsar and Apache are love ❤
Well said.
@gatmnear That's also true, but it's just good to have if offered, nothing else as such 👍
@gatmnear not if you are touring on motorcycle. Even though it's not Google maps it works for most situation. The pulsar can't show any direction with it's rpm needle if I'm not wrong 😆😆
@@vithulsmangalathBro Bajaj can also make full digital meter console as in Domi series and Avenger series but that RPM needle is emotion ❤
@@user_Shadow_YTI agree with you the rpm needle is an emotion ❤ and the new Apache 160 2v don't get it else it gets a 160 4v cluster but it looks so ugly on the 2v
Dual-channel ABS is unheard of in this segment. This should be standard in all the motorcycles in this segment. Now that Bajaj has set a standard in this segment, I hope other manufactures follow its footsteps.
U don't need dual channel abs for 150 cc bike, an experienced rider uses front bake more often
One of the best reviews i saw in 160cc segments
Confused between Apache and pulser
Decided to go with Apache because of comfortable pillion seat for women
aurat ka chakkar babu bhayya 😂
Agar woh woman mummy hain , then go for Apache
& for GF, Pulsar
TVS ka spare parts easily available nehi hain. But bajaj me ye problem nehi hain.
@@N_Bhattacharya Mere Ghar mein dono hai, mom and GF toh meine direct Honda Unicorn leli 😂😂
@@shreyasdharashivkar8027 Kaise ho sakta hain ye ???😱 Mera bhi same haal hain...😜 2020 January mein bike liya tha after graduation...Mummy aur GF both said ki unchi pillion seat wali bike nehi lene ke liye...Toh maine bhi Unicorn utha liya. Kiuki Sasur Ji chalatey hain Old model Achiever aur mere papa chalate the Pulsar 150 single seat model...Abb mere Unicorn lene se dono khush...
Warna mein toh Dominar 250/Yamaha Fz25 lene wala tha 😂
Wow..absolutely anazing video guys. Loved the test categories. And loved the way you also included the "emotion" test.
Kudos to the whole team 👍🏻👍🏻.
I have had my Honda xblade for 4 years now .. no issues till date , mileage is always between 40-45 . Every 3-4 months i need to travel from bhopal to Indore journey of 250kms , engine is smooth , reliable and no vibrations are present till date . Maintainence cost is also reasonable
As N160 owner, I am loving it so far. after lot of research i went for it, never regret.
Great stability at high rpms,
super break handling,
decent mileage 50+ at highways, 45+ city.
Stunning looks❤
Idle for height rider’s
going to buy it but afraid of millege
Can I ask you something bro?
I'm seeing that the riding position is a bit aggressive. Is that ok? I'm very scared about back pain in long drives.
@@Zer0-0exactly
@@Zer0-0Bro that depends on your height if your height is above 5.8 then it will have aggressive posture but that's also not a problem just change the handle grip and you are done 👍
It only give pain on palms of hand rest it's sitting posture is only little bit aggressive not a problem for back
@@user_Shadow_YTim 6'3 and it looked fine for me
Proud owner of pulsar n160 dual channel abs.
It does not demand any sort of high maintenance and with bajaj's wide service network and parts availability, there has never been any issue.
why low mileage on highway ?
@@sanketrautajss123 50+ easy on highway and city it's low 42-46
@@sanketrautajss123 reviewer confused hai
Bhai mere n160 mai toh hazzar problem hai
@@hitansupatra8383 ??
One of the best comparison videos I have ever come across. Great work.
N160 was the savior for bajaj after the disastrous 250 series launch
In my opinion N series is just super dumb. It's performance is weaker than NS series. Then why someone go for it?
@@arifzain6844 Power is not Everything in a Motorcycle. Power is merely a 30% importance in a Motorcycle. Handling, Aerodynamics, Braking, Chassis Stability, Rigidity are Equally Important Aspects in a Motorcycle.
As a RTR 200 owner myself, I kinda do agree with the new gen pulsars bein good handlers & havin balanced chassis; I've only ridden the F250 until now.
New gen? Decade old 200NS is still the benchmark in its segment.
Rather than performance rtr 200 4v is far ahead in terms of features...😄
@@nitesh_666like?
@@nitesh_666 lol features? This is a motorcycle not a smartphone or car with electric sunroof and foldable mirrors.🤓 You just ride it .
@@nitesh_666 I've personally never used the bluetooth features on my own bike 😂 they're completely useless according to me.
And coming to the performance part, it never feels lacking, it can keep up with NSs & Dukes pretty well.
Absolutely loved this review. Its as an all round review that I have never seen anyone make till date except for that suspension testing which was done on literally an off road course with a guy hiding the container. His hand itself was acting as a suspension to counter the kickback from the bumps.
The light spread test was something I really loved cos good light especially in this era where one has proprietary LED lights, is highly essential to know. Like old times, One just can't change to brighter bulb and get away with it.
And yes its a shame to see that the Japanese bikes have devolved into such uninteresting bikes. I still ride the original FZ16 the one that started this trend and i love it.
Now if it's not yo much to ask, can you people make the same kinda comparison video with 250cc bikes.
This is how comparison (and comparison videos) should be done. ❤️❤️
You guys deserves much appreciation and many likes for this kindaa dedication efforts ur putting in.
Best comparison video ever seen in moto channel videos. Great work. Creative too
I ride a Gixxer 155 BS3, first edition. Still rocking with its 14.8 bhp and 135kg weight , giving me a mileage of 52km/l even after 8 years. You can trust Japanese machines.
Mine is also bs3 one with 63k done.. I'm getting 49 kmpl..engine is a gem, no two ways about it..
i own the bs6, it may have low power but the upside is i am able to fully control it. slapped on some stickier tyres, its still great fun to ride it
True , that engine is no match. Pure Gem
There is one Japanese machine that wasn't even considered... But I guess it's not a sporty commuter. It's the MT15.
Personally I think Yamaha stopped trying after the MT15. They're basically like "Remember how we made that one motorcycle? That shit SLAPS"
Isn't it almost all Indian engines are evolution of Japanese engines?. All big companies started their journey with Japanese manufacturers
Really great comparison
Liked the way you compared
Thumbs up 👍 zig wheels team
Keep going
This is the kind of information that we want and its straight to the point ....in would be happy if every other video has this same format
Great work with the video!! So thorough and detailed!! Well done
Loved it. Unique and creative. We want it for 200-250cc segment you can include Mt as well.
Happy to be an owner of Apache 160 4V RM BT❤ . For me it's best in every view but tvs need to improve some Service centre in small town areas.
By far the best comparison; badly needed and undoubtedly N160 is the Winner 🏆🏆🏆
the lean angle calculated is quite pointless in my opinion. there are too many variables - tyres, road conditions, suspension setup, overall rider confidence/skill, and how the bike itself feels to you. the last one is important because, lets say for example, you are more comfortable and your body is better suited to the gixxer than the pulsar, so obviously you will be able to push the gixxer more than the pulsar. using an app to determine the winner seems gimmicky
Video is sponsered by Bajaj😂
U answered yourself, if the suspension setup is soft rider will feel the liniting factor. The only variable is tyre grip, which differs according to the rubber quality, tyre profile etc. It is indeed useful to compare them on the same road as u will see the handling difference across bikes and also the good and ugly with the stock tyres, realistically not many change to a costlier tyre right out of the showroom
Even the water spilling test seems pointless... too many random variables to determine the ranks
Unless you do it 30-40 times with each bike to get a statistically significant result
@@skarrin6207thats my point, the app is useless. the app cannot determine the suspension setup or how the tyre grips or how confident the rider is. the cornering test is great, but using the app to make the final answer is gimmicky
@@apolloxlix679 If the same rider tries all biies and gets different bikes then I think the difference in lean angles is a direct measure of how confident the bike felt to that particular rider, if u change the rider the lean angles may shift but the relative standings will remain very similar.
There are rumours that Hero is going to bring Xtreme with a 4 valve engine and USD forks..Will have to wait for it..
same going to wait for it
Hero xtreme 160r is a very good bike but underrated bike suzuki gixxer is also very underrated bike both are good bikes
Xtreme 160R owner for two years. My brother has FZ-S. The Yamaha is smoother but I like the handling of Hero and prefer it as a daily commuter.
Bring in reliability, and long term usage and Yamaha just wins it.. i still feel fzs should have used instead of fz x. Fz x is more of a cruiser and not more of a naked sports kinda bike like others.
Man o man!! That pulsar looks more mature and sophisticated... And a notch above from it's rivals
Great comparison Video, Really Good Job Guys !!!
I loved the video thanks alot for making it and after watching this I cleared up my decision for purchasing of perfect bike
these comparo are fun to watch. wonder if there will a fun comparo video featuring hunter and some bikes
Loved the video.
Please do a 200cc/Similar Priced version also.
Loved how the pulsar took it's throne back ❤️🤌✨
Happy to be a owner of N160🔥❤️
What's the real life mileage you are getting?
Same 🥂🫂
@@PS-ug7nm I am a rough rider so i am getting between 40 to 42
@@PS-ug7nm if you ride below 5000rpm upto 4 gears its easy above 50kmph on highways and above 46kmph on city rides. I get 45+ above no matter the condition and yes i do drive aggressive occasionally.
Loved❤ video. Hoping for more comparisons based on real life scenarios like these. Bought fz 5 months ago. Now feel like I have missed chance to get n160😅
Fz is good too be happy with your bike bro
@@offaryaan it's good old reliable machine. I'm happy that it won't give big problems in future but wanted something extra, like performance or better headlights. Will try to enjoy it while it's my primary bike.
@@pratikvanc6244 suree brotha
@@pratikvanc6244reliability comes down to maintaining your bike well. I have used Fz and Pulsar 150 both. The Fz was owned and maintained by my friend before i got my hands on it and trust me, it was a money hogging machine in terms of repair. Whereas the pulsar 150 that i am using currently (2010) model, is running like a beast. I have spent money in maintaining pulsar and in return that bike is giving me reliability.
Excellent video. Wish FZs in place of FZX and P.NS160 too added in this
Actually Gixxer cornering stability and lean angle is better than pulsar.
True this review is skewed towards nibba riding class not the matured rider a matured rider will truly admire japanese longevity and class
Super comparison video ❤ am waiting this v
Proud owner of N160 dual channel ABS ❤
What a beast it is !
Bro how much mileage are you getting?
@@ducatimultistradav4850 44-54 kmpl Highway
Not facing chain noise issue
@@farazahmed9254 not at all
how is the service centre experience of yours?
Inclusion of xblade and NS160 would make the complete comparison. Also should consider Fzx v3 instead of Fzx.
👍🏻Nicely compared. Would have been good if the engine refinement and NVH levels too were compared.
It was so useful to us and Please do this for 200cc bike's also it will be useful to useful to us i think thankyou
what a nice comparison...awesome video
Love this concept.... It would have been better to see fz s & p150, along with these 5
Companies should provide some way to check tire air pressure in phone or on speedometer. It will help alot. Improve average, ride quality, long rides become more safe.
This was good and different testing parameters on a single video with the multiple bikes.
Apache could have FIRST in most of the tests, don’t know what happened. As you said that particular bike had some issues..It’s all depends the rider.
There are a few aspects in the comparison that are slightly biased! Clearly the use of 7000+ km driven apache will affect its score in cornering and comfort due to worn out tyres. And also it's technically apache the more efficient bike considering the fact that it has 4 valves in its piston head whereas the other bikes don't therefore it gives more low end torque and better mid range in city traffic so ultimately it's it's efficiency of 47 in city is as good as 51 or 52 of other competitors. Considering these odds Apache stands the clear winner!!!
Bro , Pulsar is not getting sales as per expectations so they sponsored Zigwheels😂 .
The braking test was clearly baised as rear tyre of pulsar was in air which is not ideal braking condition and lean angle on apache is better as compared to pulsar + The fuel efficiency of Apache is better as compared to pulsar .
You should include fzs 4.0 instead of fzx and also include hornet 2.0..plz compare this way again with these bikes
7:21 The cinematic quality of this frame is amazing, wondering what happened with rest of the video
How about comparison between n160 & ns160?
Which one you will pick?
Nice information brother ❤❤
You deserve million likes for this effort ❤
I wanted to get one but the hunter is so closely priced and looks oh so good
If commuting is purpose then minor difference in 0-60kmph timing / Lean angle should not be the criteria all of them are equally good we will be riding them on roads not the track !
it's all about practicality & long term reliability & that zing connection with the bike !
FZ-S is the most reliable that way..
@@pravinmurthy fz and the gixxer is the king in that
You people will never get out of finding an excuse for Japanese a* licking.
The best 160cc bikes comparison in RUclips. I'm a big Apache fan guy but new pulsar NS nailed it in both 160 & 200cc segment. Now @TVS must focus on performance like liquid cooling engine, 6th gear , acceleration & brakes over features. Youngsters wants performance no one care shit about features.
You could include an underpowered FZ but not an unicorn 160. Very well.🤣
Do this comparison for 300 to 400cc category bikes too please 🙏🏽
Now that's call a complete practical comparison, solidly done. Bravo to team zigwheels.. Keep that awsome work with all comparison. So so glad that someone try out of the box.
Thanks for the comprehensive review 🙏
That's a old model of Apache, if you go with the new Model, it will perform much better than others. The only point where apache lags is Dual Channel ABS... else, it's the best in segment.
Ah yes the gold standard in bike tests, the water jug test😂💀
Exclusion of Unicorn 160 is disappppointing, It is practically a better choice, great honda engine, good suspension, 187 mm gc, pricewise not very high too,
If the exclusion of unicorn is because of outdated looks, then xblade 160 would have been a good choice here
Apache definately deserved more. Worn out tyres unfortunately give issues in pick up, stop and lean where it lost out. Could have been issue. Thanks for calling it out
Wonderful comparison and logical tanking followed
I was happily living with my 2014 Bajaj Avenger 220 DTSi until I got laid off last year and started a freelance gig from home. I didn't ride much during this time and thought I'd sell my Avenger and buy a scooter which is a convenient option for getting groceries and because my wife could ride it as well, so I got a Hero Maestro Edge. But lately, I've been missing my Avenger and I just got a job in a school in a village 25 km away from my home, so I'm thinking of getting a second hand bike with good mileage under ₹30,000. Any suggestions you guys have?
Bajaj platina
Hi,
Watched your complete video, though FZX lack's in most of tests but in comfort you had given 5 .
I want bike for daily office commute with good CC, average mileage and mainly mainly for comfort.
So is it okay to go with FZX? what say?
Interesting Comparison folks!!
Rumors have it that Yamaha would be launching it's Superhit XSR155 in India by Q4 2023. With that included instead of the dud fzx, surely the tables would turn and fast!!
Please do see if a comparison for all the bikes under 2lacs can be done too 😇
Awesome comparison.
No Objections. 1st time Right comparison in all aspect. Respect. Brilliantly done. 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Pulsar N160 clear winner in all departments.
You should have also compared the Honda X-Blade too!!
How about adding xtreme 160 4v to this list, might give a tough competition to Pulsar n160
@zigwheels looking forward for a 125cc and 150 cc class competition
Should include MT15 its the best out there 155cc.
Is it in Same price range though?
Not supposed to be a commuter
its not in the same class, and way more expensive
You guyz are correct!
@@fieryspy6414but MT15 is a commuter tho. I think it's the best commuter .. decent power ,very good mileage. The only thing it lacks is pillion comfort .but for College students looking for a stylish commuter ..MT15 is the best option
I started on a 650 and it's been absolute delight and now after 1.5 years I itch to upgrade to a bigger one. So my suggestion to skip boring 150-300 stuff and find something with power above 50bhp. If you can stretch the budget ofc.
Sitting elephant in bumper to bumper traffic?
@@acswain6720 true. Bikes high capacity bikes are not feasible in India, atleast North India. One should own a 125-160cc daily bike also with a high capacity bike. Even my bs3 Duke 390 starts melting my legs if struck in traffic for 10 minutes.
Thanks for this video I was really confused between Apache and pulsar But Now I know which bike to buy 🙌
How about a N400 from bajaj, a sporty built on a Dominar 400
No hate on other bikes but we used a worn out tire so it didnt lean better but trust us it accelerated and braked and every test with no place to improve... Remember the worn out tore only afalected the lean angle..
Going to pick Pulsar N160 mainly for dual channel ABS 🔥🔥
Sound , headlight is mind-blowing
Dual channel ABS ❤
No matter what!........ GIXXER SERIES IS A GEM OF MACHINE 💎
Gixxer❤❤❤
Only the pricing is what makes the buyers avoid the series
@@rahulpatnaikji agree, its overpriced. but i chose it anyway. my budget couldnt reach mt15, and fz is too underpowered so i got gixxer instead. since i am living in hilly areas the engines are more stressed easily, so longevity of the engine is lesser. in these situations the longevity and reliability of japanese brands is still unmatched
@@apolloxlix679 well said Suzuki is Suzuki
@@apolloxlix679 gone are those qdr days of japanese brands. Now indian brands are able to make equally durable and reliable engines if not better. I would have gone for the rtr160 if I were in your place as it has 4 valve and oil cooled engine compared to 2 valve air cooled of gixxer and get riding gear for the same money
With the 160r 4v launched I think it would give a good competition to apache and pulsar n160.
Should you please compare with new hero extreme becausa initial is improved and braking also
a huge point was missed here that is an inclusion of a kick starter which in my books gives huge brownie points to Xtreme 160R and simply makes it a winner
So you are expecting your bike to fail always
In the past 6 years i only had to push start my ns200 twice(battery dead), i never wished it had a kickstarter.😅
@@adarsh.a7 try living in Pune rain it becomes hell
@@SuperImbadude not always but when it fails you realize the importance of it and I don't really see a sense of why kick starter were removed...a lot of you will say it is to protect the fuel pump from getting damaged in FI system but how is Hero Motocorp providing this...I don't mind paying a extra 1000rs to get a kick start....also Pulsar NS160 comes with a kick so I am assuming it will fail daily
One request it will be better if we also add a column for availability of Pan India services & spares,
Thank you for giving this much detailed review of all this 160cc bikes.... I was bit confused in buying N160 and 1604v but now I'm going to buy bajaj N160
One comparo like this is needed 😌
The first two tests were sponsered by Bajaj clearly as the rear wheel of pulsar was lifted so much that no rider is going to do the same in real life so the breaking distance of 33 meters is completely false and the next is using old apache in lean test .. I'm from my experience can say that lean angle on apache is clearly much better due to combination of suspension and tyres itself.
This type of Cheating in test was not expected by Zigwheels.
Foolish comment
@@suvrasinha5751 😂😂Blind Pulsar fan spotted .
See the video yourself
@@anasthakur3244Dude N160 is the only motorcycle with Dual Channel ABS here and also with Larger 300MM Disc with Gremica brakes so N160 is clearly got advantage here
@@ripster36 I never said brakes on N160 are bad. I just said the braking test conducted by rider was not proper. You can clearly see the rear wheel of N160 in air while braking. Not everyone is going to stop the bike like that.
The rider cheater on that test.
Lol bro doing a stoppie does not improve braking performance it does the opposite in fact. Only one tire means less surface area which equals less traction and more distance to stop.
It's likely that they did the braking test normally and then added that bit for some fun.
Owner of fzx. Quite disheartened after seeing this video, but to be honest, fzx isn't bad at all. In long term, perspective changes
SHALL I buy N160 or RTR 160 4v please suggest me one ... My usage is Daily commute and Occasionally Long rides. I need Decent mileage, good braking , and long lasting durability ! Help me with this .
Most unbiased review till date
you compare old Apache to brand new pulser ? and the water taste depends pillions hand stability more than bike
In my opinion, this assessment is a little sloppy, and the comparison of the equipment lists is absurd. They are using a TVS with worn tyres which impact handling and braking. According to the reviewer, they preferred the FZ-S to the FZ-X. FZ-X is more geared towards retro vibe so don't fit in this sporty commuter character that well. Dual channel ABS and a USB charger are both listed as having the same value under equipment.
Talk about using the older version of the tvs to compare with the newest version of the other bikes
Proudly Pulsar N160 owner.
this is a beautiful video, you should come up with best 100-110cc, 150-160cc, 200cc+, every quarter
VERY useful information thanks
What are criteria / method of testing fuel efficiency , these are higher numbers.
Very nice video bro thanks
Please also do the 350cc segment comapro. We have many bikes like classic, highness, meteor, jawa etc.
@zigwheels Do you have a similar comparison for 250 CC?
I love my apache rtr 160 4v ❤❤ riding it for almost 4 yrs
What about silencer position? In india, during monsoon season motocycle has to pass through water blockage.