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Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs KTM RC 390

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
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

KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. KTM RC 3904
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  4. TVS Apache RTR 3100
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 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
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusTVS Apache RTR 160TVS Apache RTR 310KTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaTVS · IndiaTVS · IndiaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeEverydayStreetStreetSports
Fuel average~65 km/l~45 km/l~30 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L12 L11 L9.5 L
On a full tank~637 km~540 km~330 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc160 cc312 cc373 cc
Cylinders1111
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h114 km/h150 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed5-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height785 mm790 mm800 mm820 mm
Ground clearance165 mm180 mm180 mm178 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,300 mm1,358 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSNo (linked brakes)Front wheelBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-1890/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 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?

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  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • KTM RC 390—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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