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Hero Splendor Plus vs United US 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

United US 125

United US 125

Rs 166,500

dealer list price

  • 125 cc
  • ~40 km/l
  • 94.5 kg
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. United US 1251
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
  • LightestUnited US 12594.5 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 160114 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
United US 125—
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
United US 125—
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
United US 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
United US 125125 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
United US 12540 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
United US 125360 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
United US 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
United US 12594.5 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
United US 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
United US 125140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusUnited US 125TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 166,500Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaUnited · PakistanTVS · India
Type of bikeEverydayEverydayStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l~40 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L9 L12 L
On a full tank~637 km~360 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc125 cc160 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm—16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm—13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne—117 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h—114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf and kickKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)94.5 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm—790 mm
Ground clearance165 mm140 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm—1,300 mm
Length × width × height—1,900 × 710 × 1,040 mm—
Colours—Black, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDrum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABSNo (linked brakes)NoFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-182.50-18 / 3.00-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17

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
  • United US 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or United US 125?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 40 km/l for United US 125, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or United US 125?

United US 125 weighs about 94.5 kg and Hero Splendor Plus about 112 kg, so United US 125 is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or United US 125: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy United US 125 if lightest 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.