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Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Ducati Panigale V4 R

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

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
Ducati Panigale V4 R

Ducati Panigale V4 R2019–2022

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 221 PS
  • 172 kg

Road version of the Ducati World Superbike racer, with winglets

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Ducati Panigale V4 R221 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Ducati Panigale V4 R—

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Ducati Panigale V4 R—

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R—

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusTVS Apache RTR 160Ducati Panigale V4 R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaTVS · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeEverydayStreetSports
Fuel average~65 km/l~45 km/l—
Petrol tank9.8 L12 L16 L
On a full tank~637 km~540 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc160 cc998 cc
Cylinders114
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm221 PS @ 15,250 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne1285 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h114 km/h300 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)172 kg (dry)
Seat height785 mm790 mm830 mm
Ground clearance165 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,300 mm1,471 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSNo (linked brakes)Front wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-1890/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 200/60-17

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?

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

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 45 km/l for TVS Apache RTR 160, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if most ground clearance 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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