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Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 198 cc
  • 20.8 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V0
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 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 200 4V20.8 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusTVS Apache RTR 200 4VSuzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaTVS · IndiaSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeEverydayStreetAdventure
Fuel average~65 km/l~40 km/l—
Petrol tank9.8 L12 L20 L
On a full tank~637 km~480 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc198 cc776 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingAirOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne137 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h127 km/h200 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)152 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm800 mm855 mm
Ground clearance165 mm180 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,353 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-1890/90-17 / 130/70-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17

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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  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 200 4V—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 40 km/l for TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V makes 20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and TVS Apache RTR 200 4V about 152 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

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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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