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Hero Splendor Plus vs BMW S 1000 RR 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

BMW S 1000 RREarlier version in photo

BMW S 1000 RR2023 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 999 cc
  • 210 PS
  • 197 kg

ShiftCam variable valve timing

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. BMW S 1000 RR4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerBMW S 1000 RR210 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW S 1000 RR1066 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW S 1000 RR303 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
BMW S 1000 RR210 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
BMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
BMW S 1000 RR1,066 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
BMW S 1000 RR999 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
BMW S 1000 RR—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
BMW S 1000 RR—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
BMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
BMW S 1000 RR197 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
BMW S 1000 RR832 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
BMW S 1000 RR—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusBMW S 1000 RRTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaBMW Motorrad · GermanyTVS · India
Type of bikeEverydaySportsStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l—~45 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L16.5 L12 L
On a full tank~637 km—~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc999 cc160 cc
Cylinders141
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm210 PS @ 13,750 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne1066 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h303 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)197 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm832 mm790 mm
Ground clearance165 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,457 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 320 ×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 / 190/55-1790/90-17 / 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 BMW S 1000 RR?

BMW S 1000 RR makes 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or BMW S 1000 RR?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and BMW S 1000 RR about 197 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or BMW S 1000 RR: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy BMW S 1000 RR 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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