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Hero Splendor Plus vs Honda CBR650R 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

Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

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. Honda CBR650R4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerHonda CBR650R95 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR650R63 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR650R225 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
Honda CBR650R95 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Honda CBR650R63 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Honda CBR650R649 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Honda CBR650R—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Honda CBR650R—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Honda CBR650R225 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Honda CBR650R209 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Honda CBR650R810 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Honda CBR650R130 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusHonda CBR650RTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaHonda · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeEverydaySportsStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l—~45 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L15.4 L12 L
On a full tank~637 km—~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc649 cc160 cc
Cylinders141
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm95 PS @ 12,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne455 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h225 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)209 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm810 mm790 mm
Ground clearance165 mm130 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,450 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17
Suspension (front / back)—41 mm Showa SFF-BP fork / Monoshock—

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

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Honda CBR650R?

Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Honda CBR650R?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or Honda CBR650R: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Honda CBR650R 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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