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Hero Splendor Plus vs KTM 390 Duke 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

KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 kg
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. KTM 390 Duke4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Duke37 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 390 Duke167 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
KTM 390 Duke44 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
KTM 390 Duke373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
KTM 390 Duke28 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
KTM 390 Duke375 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
KTM 390 Duke163 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
KTM 390 Duke830 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
KTM 390 Duke151 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusKTM 390 DukeTVS Apache RTR 160
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 bikeEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l~28 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L13.4 L12 L
On a full tank~637 km~375 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc373 cc160 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne270 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h167 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)163 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm830 mm790 mm
Ground clearance165 mm151 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,357 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 320 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm upside-down 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
  • KTM 390 Duke—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

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

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

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

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

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

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and KTM 390 Duke about 163 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

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

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