Hero Xtreme 160R vs Suzuki Gixxer vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Performance Numbers Compared

 

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While Hero manages to remain on top of the commuter segment and continues to be the largest two-wheeler manufacturer in the world, its more premium products haven’t quite impressed us. Most importantly, the brand didn’t have any offering in the lucrative 160cc segment. Up until now, that is. The recently launched Xtreme 160R has dazzled us and you can read all about it in our comprehensive road test review here. But now we’re going to take a look at how its performance stacks up against some of its stiffest competition.

 

Acceleration

	Hero Xtreme 160R	Suzuki Gixxer	TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
0-60kmph	5.62sec	5.53sec	5.04sec
0-100kmph	20.09sec	20.10sec	15.36sec
Quarter Mile	20.09sec@ 100.01kmph	20.07sec @ 99.98kmph	19.23s @ 106.1kmph

 

The Xtreme manages to hold its own against the popular Suzuki Gixxer. It’s only marginally off in the dash to 60kmph, and actually gets to 100kmph a hair’s breadth quicker than the Suzuki. What’s even more heartening is that this is the BS4 version of the Gixxer, and the BS6 bike is likely to be a tad slower. When it comes to the Apache, though, it’s a class apart. The RTR’s power figure is considerably higher than the other two bikes, and this is borne out in the acceleration times, making it the clear winner in this category.

 

Braking

	Hero Xtreme 160R	Suzuki Gixxer	TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
80-0kmph	38.81m	31.47m	41.51m
60-0kmph	22.90m	17.06m	22.20m

 

Where the RTR was the best when it came to acceleration, it actually comes in last on the braking front, requiring a whole 10 metres more than the Gixxer to stop from 80kmph. The Hero, though slightly better than the Apache, is still no match for the Gixxer’s braking, and is actually the slowest stopper from 60kmph.

 

Fuel Efficiency

	Hero Xtreme 160R	Suzuki Gixxer	TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
City	55.47kmpl	50.58kmpl	50.94kmpl
Highway	47.38kmpl	49.7kmpl	56.1kmpl

 

If the majority of your riding is going to be in the city, the Xtreme 160R should be your weapon of choice, with a 4.5kmpl advantage over its nearest competitor. Out on the highway, though, both the Hero and the Suzuki see a drop in fuel efficiency while the RTR manages to squeeze more out of each litre. What’s worth keeping in mind, though, is that the figures for the Gixxer and the Apache pertain to the BS4 versions of the bikes. The BS6 iterations are likely to be more fuel-efficient.

Nevertheless, we will be getting our hands on the Apache RTR 160 4V BS6 very soon, so watch this space for a BS6 vs BS6 comparison soon.

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