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Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

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

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Bajaj Dominar 400

Bajaj Dominar 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 193 kg
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 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 198 cc
  • 20.8 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Bajaj Dominar 4004
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V1
  • Most powerBajaj Dominar 40040 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Dominar 40035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Dominar 400207 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Dominar 400158 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Bajaj Dominar 40040 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V20.8 PS

Torque

Bajaj Dominar 40035 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Dominar 400207 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Dominar 400373 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Dominar 40027 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Dominar 400351 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km

Top speed

Bajaj Dominar 400158 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Dominar 400193 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Dominar 400800 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Dominar 400157 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Dominar 400Hero Splendor PlusTVS Apache RTR 200 4V
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaHero · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeCruiserEverydayStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~65 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank13 L9.8 L12 L
On a full tank~351 km~637 km~480 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc97.2 cc198 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirOil and air
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight207 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne137 PS / tonne
Top speed158 km/h87 km/h127 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm785 mm800 mm
Ground clearance157 mm165 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,453 mm1,236 mm1,353 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-1890/90-17 / 130/70-17

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?

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  • Bajaj Dominar 400—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 200 4V—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Dominar 400 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Bajaj Dominar 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Dominar 400 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Bajaj Dominar 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Dominar 400 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Bajaj Dominar 400 about 193 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Dominar 400 or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Dominar 400 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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