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Hero Splendor Plus vs KTM 390 Adventure vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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

KTM 390 Adventure

KTM 390 Adventure2020–2024

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 158 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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 390 Adventure5
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3100
  • Most powerKTM 390 Adventure44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Adventure37 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 390 Adventure160 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Adventure200 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
KTM 390 Adventure44 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
KTM 390 Adventure37 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
KTM 390 Adventure373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
KTM 390 Adventure28 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
KTM 390 Adventure406 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
KTM 390 Adventure160 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
KTM 390 Adventure158 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
KTM 390 Adventure855 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
KTM 390 Adventure200 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusKTM 390 AdventureTVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaKTM · AustriaTVS · India
Type of bikeEverydayAdventureStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l~28 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L14.5 L11 L
On a full tank~637 km~406 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc373 cc312 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne278 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h160 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)158 kg (dry)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm855 mm800 mm
Ground clearance165 mm200 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,430 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 320 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18100/90-19 / 130/80-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • KTM 390 Adventure—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or KTM 390 Adventure?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM 390 Adventure, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or KTM 390 Adventure?

KTM 390 Adventure makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or KTM 390 Adventure?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and KTM 390 Adventure about 158 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or KTM 390 Adventure: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy KTM 390 Adventure 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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