There are a few brands belonging to each field in the country that everyone trusts. In a similar manner, when one talks about bikes, TVS, Honda and Bajaj are the top three brands that come to one’s mind. These brands have always been living up to the expectations of the people and have provided excellent quality ever since their inception.
The top mid-range bikes by these three brands include the TVS Apache RTR 160 with Rear Disc Brake, Honda CB Unicorn 160 with an option of CBS and Disc Brake, and the very popular Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i. A brief comparison about the specs of these bikes is done below.
Powertrain - The TVS Apache RTR 160 comes with a 160 cc engine capable of generating maximum power of 15 bhp and a maximum torque of 13 Nm. It has a 16L capacity fuel tank. The Honda CB Unicorn 160 has a 163 cc engine capable of churning out 14.5 bhp power and a torque of 14.6 Nm. It can store a maximum fuel of 12L at a time. The Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i has been one of the favourite bikes of many people. It is equipped with a 149 cc engine that can churn out 15 bhp power and a maximum torque of 12 Nm. This bike has a 15L capacity fuel tank.
Braking - Brakes are an important criterion to judge the performance of the vehicle. The TVS Apache RTR 160 has a front as well as a rear disc brake. The Honda CB Unicorn 160 comes with an option of a CBS or Front Disc Brake. Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i also comes with a front disc brake. Rear Disc Brakes are absent in the latter two bikes.
Price - The Mumbai ex-showroom price of the above mentioned TVS Apache model is Rs. 69,999. The price for Honda CB Unicorn’s Disc Brake model is Rs. 77,199, and that of the CBS variant is Rs. 82,629. Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i is the most inexpensive among all at a price tag of Rs. 65,497.
