Comparing the Kawasaki Z900 and the TVS Apache RTR 160 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kawasaki Z900 is available at a price on request, while the TVS Apache RTR 160 is priced at ₹121,003. On the engine front, the Kawasaki Z900 comes with a 948cc unit compared to the TVS Apache RTR 160's 159.7 cc, producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm and 16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900 versus 47 for the TVS Apache RTR 160. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Air-cooled (2V) |
| Displacement | 948cc | 159.7 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC | SI, 4 Stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection |
| Power | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm | 16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | 12 litres |
| Mileage | 20.83 | 47 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 212 | 137 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 790 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Single/Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | 270 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | Upside Down Forks with 37mm dia |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper | 130 mm Disc / Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | Monotube Inverted Gas Filled Shox (MIG) With Spring Aid |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 | 90/90 – 17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | 110/80 – 17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy wheels |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Triple-pod LED (dual low beam + single high beam) | Halogen HS1 35/35W with LED DRL |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 8.6ah, MF (Maintenance-Free) | 12V, 6Ah MF |
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| Cluster | — | Digital |
| Color Options | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark BlackCandy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Gray | Matte BlackMatte BluePearl WhiteGlossy BlackT GreyRacing RedAnniversary Edition |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 999000 | Dual channel ABS | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Flat Spark Black | Candy Lime Green / Metallic Carbon Gray | RM Drum Black Edition | 112190 RM Drum | 113340 RM Disc | 116540 RM Disc BT | 119640 Racing Edition | 120940 Dual Channel ABS | 123990 Limited Edition | 126650 |
| Starter | Self start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed manual | 5-speed manual |









