Both Apache RTR 160 2V and Apache RTR 160 4V have received a minor price hike, but still maintain their VFM quotient.
TVS Apache 160 Price Hike August 2026In the month of August 2026, TVS Motor has hiked the prices of their 160cc Apache RTR models.
So, both the sporty Apache RTR 160 4V and the slightly less sober Apache RTR 160 2V have received a price hike going forward.
Immediate rivals for Apache RTR 160 4V are Hero Xtreme 160R 4V and the just launched Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V.
The price hike in the month of August 2026 for both Apache RTR 160 2V and Apache RTR 160 4V are rather small and the max increase in price is only about Rs 600.
The updated Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V with TFT cluster and Google Maps mirroring was just launched. The competition is heating up and TVS Motor has the price advantage with their 160cc Apache RTR lineup. Both Apache RTR 160 2V and Apache RTR 160 4V have received a minor price hike, but still maintain their VFM quotient.
TVS Apache 160 Price Hike August 2026
In the month of August 2026, TVS Motor has hiked the prices of their 160cc Apache RTR models. So, both the sporty Apache RTR 160 4V and the slightly less sober Apache RTR 160 2V have received a price hike going forward. Immediate rivals for Apache RTR 160 4V are Hero Xtreme 160R 4V and the just launched Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V.
For the Apache RTR 160 2V, rivals include the Classic Pulsar 150 from Bajaj, Honda SP160, Hero Xtreme 160R 2V and the Yamaha FZ-S V4. The price hike in the month of August 2026 for both Apache RTR 160 2V and Apache RTR 160 4V are rather small and the max increase in price is only about Rs 600.
This maximum Rs 600 price hike is highly unlikely to change purchase decisions among prospective buyers. There are no features or attributes added with this Rs 600 maximum price hike and is understandable. It has to be noted that not all variants get the same price hike and some variants retain their old prices too. Here is a detailed breakdown.
There is a uniform Rs 500 price hike with Apache RTR 160 2V in the month of August 2026. However, this price hike is not applicable to RM Drum Black Edition of Apache RTR 160 2V. Other variants like RM Drum, RM Disc, RM Disc BT, Racing Edition and Dual Channel ABS variants are now Rs 500 dearer than they were before.
With the Apache RTR 160 4V, maximum price hike is Rs 600 and it is with Dual Channel ABS with USD variant. The top-spec USD with TFT variant gets a slightly less Rs 500 price hike. Variants like RM Disc (Black Edition) and Single Channel ABS did not receive any price hikes in August 2026.
Mechanically Identical
Both motorcycles remain identical mechanically as they carry forward their engines in the same state of tune. The 2V model gets a 159.7cc single cylinder air cooled engine with a 2V head generating 15.82 bhp and 13.9 Nm, while the 4V model also has a 159.7cc single cylinder oil cooled engine with a 4V head, generating 17.55 bhp and 14.73 Nm.
