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Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha MT-09

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
Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Yamaha MT-094
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 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
Yamaha MT-09119 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Yamaha MT-09—

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Yamaha MT-09—

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Yamaha MT-09140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusTVS Apache RTR 160Yamaha MT-09
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaTVS · IndiaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l~45 km/l—
Petrol tank9.8 L12 L14 L
On a full tank~637 km~540 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc160 cc890 cc
Cylinders113
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h114 km/h230 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)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm790 mm825 mm
Ground clearance165 mm180 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,300 mm1,430 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200Disc 298 ×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 / 180/55-17

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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