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Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha MT-15 V2

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-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Yamaha MT-15 V24
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerYamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-15 V2130 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-15 V218.4 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusTVS Apache RTR 160Yamaha MT-15 V2
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~45 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L12 L10 L
On a full tank~637 km~540 km~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc160 cc155 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h114 km/h130 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)141 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm790 mm810 mm
Ground clearance165 mm180 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,300 mm1,335 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSNo (linked brakes)Front wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-1890/90-17 / 110/80-17100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)——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
  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—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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