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Aprilia RS 457 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 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

TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg
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. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  2. Aprilia RS 4573
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerAprilia RS 45747.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerAprilia RS 45743.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Aprilia RS 45743.5 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Aprilia RS 457457 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Aprilia RS 45727 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Aprilia RS 457351 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Aprilia RS 457—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Aprilia RS 457175 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Aprilia RS 457800 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Aprilia RS 457—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsAprilia RS 457TVS Apache RTR 160TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandAprilia · ItalyTVS · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsStreetStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~45 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank13 L12 L11 L
On a full tank~351 km~540 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size457 cc160 cc312 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight272 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed—114 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight175 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm790 mm800 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,350 mm1,300 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 220Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 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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  • Aprilia RS 457—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Aprilia RS 457 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Aprilia RS 457, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Aprilia RS 457 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Aprilia RS 457 makes 47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Aprilia RS 457 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Aprilia RS 457 about 175 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Aprilia RS 457 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Aprilia RS 457 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 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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