Bike comparison

Hero Splendor Plus vs Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 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-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

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. TVS Apache RTR 3105
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. Yamaha YZF-R15 V40
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 31028.7 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 310211 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 310150 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-R15 V418.4 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Yamaha YZF-R15 V440 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusYamaha YZF-R15 V4TVS 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~40 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L11 L11 L
On a full tank~637 km~440 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc155 cc312 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h140 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)142 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm815 mm800 mm
Ground clearance165 mm170 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,325 mm1,358 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 282 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18100/80-17 / 140/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
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?

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

  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Yamaha YZF-R15 V4—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R15 V4, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 about 142 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.