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Hero Splendor Plus vs Yamaha YZF-R1 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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

Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Yamaha YZF-R14
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Yamaha YZF-R1—
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Yamaha YZF-R1—
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusYamaha YZF-R1TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaYamaha · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeEverydaySportsStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l—~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L17 L11 L
On a full tank~637 km—~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc998 cc312 cc
Cylinders141
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm200 PS @ 13,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne995 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h299 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)201 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm855 mm800 mm
Ground clearance165 mm130 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,405 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 190/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Yamaha YZF-R1?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Yamaha YZF-R1?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or Yamaha YZF-R1: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if most power, most pulling power 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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