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Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Honda CB 125F

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. Honda CB 125F0
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 160114 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
Honda CB 125F—

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Honda CB 125F—

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Honda CB 125F—

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Honda CB 125F124.1 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Honda CB 125F45 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Honda CB 125F554 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Honda CB 125F—

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Honda CB 125F122 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Honda CB 125F789 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Honda CB 125F120 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusTVS Apache RTR 160Honda CB 125F
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 396,900
BrandHero · IndiaTVS · IndiaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeEverydayStreetEveryday
Fuel average~65 km/l~45 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L12 L12.3 L
On a full tank~637 km~540 km~554 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc160 cc124.1 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm—
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm—
Power to weight71 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne—
Top speed87 km/h114 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed5-speed5-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start—
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)122 kg (dry)
Seat height785 mm790 mm789 mm
Ground clearance165 mm180 mm120 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,300 mm—
Length × width × height——2,043 × 742 × 1,095 mm
Colours——Blue, Red, Black
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200—
ABSNo (linked brakes)Front wheel—
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-1890/90-17 / 110/80-172.75 – 18M/C (42P) / 90/90 – 18M/C (51S)

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
  • Honda CB 125F—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 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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