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Bajaj Dominar 400 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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
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

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Bajaj Dominar 4003
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • 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)TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Dominar 400158 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

Bajaj Dominar 40040 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Bajaj Dominar 40035 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Dominar 400207 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Dominar 400373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Dominar 40027 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Dominar 400351 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Bajaj Dominar 400158 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Dominar 400193 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Dominar 400800 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Dominar 400157 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Dominar 400TVS Apache RTR 310Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaTVS · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeCruiserStreetEveryday
Fuel average~27 km/l~30 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank13 L11 L9.8 L
On a full tank~351 km~330 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc312 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight207 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed158 km/h150 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm800 mm785 mm
Ground clearance157 mm180 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,453 mm1,358 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18

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
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Dominar 400 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 does around 30 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Bajaj Dominar 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Dominar 400 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Bajaj Dominar 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Dominar 400 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and Bajaj Dominar 400 about 193 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Dominar 400 or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Dominar 400 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if quickest (power to weight), most ground clearance 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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