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Hero Splendor Plus vs Aprilia RSV4 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

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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

Aprilia RSV4

Aprilia RSV4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1099 cc
  • 217 PS
  • 202 kg

V4 engine

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Aprilia RSV44
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerAprilia RSV4217 PS
  • Most pulling powerAprilia RSV4125 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Aprilia RSV41074 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedAprilia RSV4305 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Aprilia RSV4217 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Aprilia RSV4125 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Aprilia RSV41,074 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Aprilia RSV41,099 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Aprilia RSV4—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Aprilia RSV4—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Aprilia RSV4305 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Aprilia RSV4202 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Aprilia RSV4851 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Aprilia RSV4—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusAprilia RSV4TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaAprilia · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeEverydaySportsStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l—~45 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L17.9 L12 L
On a full tank~637 km—~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc1099 cc160 cc
Cylinders141
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm217 PS @ 13,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne1074 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h305 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)202 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm851 mm790 mm
Ground clearance165 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,436 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumBrembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 200/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17

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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  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Aprilia RSV4?

Aprilia RSV4 makes 217 PS @ 13,000 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Aprilia RSV4?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Aprilia RSV4 about 202 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or Aprilia RSV4: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Aprilia RSV4 if most power, most pulling power 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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