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Aprilia RS 457 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS Apache RTR 310

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Aprilia RS 457

Aprilia RS 457

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 457 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 175 kg

Ride-by-wire with three riding modes and traction control

Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Aprilia RS 4573
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerAprilia RS 45747.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerAprilia RS 45743.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Aprilia RS 45747.6 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Aprilia RS 45743.5 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Aprilia RS 457457 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Aprilia RS 45727 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Aprilia RS 457351 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Aprilia RS 457—
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Aprilia RS 457175 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Aprilia RS 457800 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Aprilia RS 457—
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsAprilia RS 457Hero Splendor PlusTVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandAprilia · ItalyHero · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsEverydayStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~65 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank13 L9.8 L11 L
On a full tank~351 km~637 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size457 cc97.2 cc312 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight272 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed—87 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight175 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm785 mm800 mm
Ground clearance—165 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,350 mm1,236 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 220Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Aprilia RS 457—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Aprilia RS 457 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Aprilia RS 457, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Aprilia RS 457 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Aprilia RS 457 makes 47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Aprilia RS 457 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Aprilia RS 457 about 175 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Aprilia RS 457 or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy Aprilia RS 457 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Hero Splendor Plus if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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