Bike comparison

Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Yamaha MT-07

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

Yamaha MT-07

Yamaha MT-072025 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 689 cc
  • 73.4 PS
  • 183 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Yamaha MT-074
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  4. TVS Apache RTR 3100
  • Most powerYamaha MT-0773.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0767 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-07210 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
Yamaha MT-0773.4 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Yamaha MT-0767 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Yamaha MT-07689 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Yamaha MT-07—

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Yamaha MT-07—

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Yamaha MT-07210 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Yamaha MT-07183 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Yamaha MT-07805 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Yamaha MT-07140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusTVS Apache RTR 160TVS Apache RTR 310Yamaha MT-07
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 · IndiaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeEverydayStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l~45 km/l~30 km/l—
Petrol tank9.8 L12 L11 L14 L
On a full tank~637 km~540 km~330 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc160 cc312 cc689 cc
Cylinders1112
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne401 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h114 km/h150 km/h210 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)183 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm790 mm800 mm805 mm
Ground clearance165 mm180 mm180 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,300 mm1,358 mm1,400 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
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 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)———41 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
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—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.