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Honda CBR500R vs Benelli TRK 502 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

Benelli TRK 502

Benelli TRK 502

Rs 2,475,000

dealer list price

  • 500 cc
  • 48 PS
  • ~22 km/l
  • 213 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. Honda CBR500R3
  2. Benelli TRK 5023
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  • Most powerBenelli TRK 50248 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli TRK 50246 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceBenelli TRK 502190 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
Benelli TRK 50248 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Benelli TRK 50246 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
Benelli TRK 502225 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
Benelli TRK 502500 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
Benelli TRK 50222 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
Benelli TRK 502440 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
Benelli TRK 502—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
Benelli TRK 502213 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
Benelli TRK 502800 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
Benelli TRK 502190 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RBenelli TRK 502TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,475,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanBenelli · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsAdventureStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~22 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L20 L12 L
On a full tank~462 km~440 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc500 cc160 cc
Cylinders221
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne225 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h—114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)213 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm800 mm790 mm
Ground clearance130 mm190 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,505 mm1,300 mm
Colours—Black, Red, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 160/60-1790/90-17 / 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?

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

  • Honda CBR500R—a month
  • Benelli TRK 502—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CBR500R or Benelli TRK 502?

Honda CBR500R does around 27 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli TRK 502, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or Benelli TRK 502?

Benelli TRK 502 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Benelli TRK 502?

Honda CBR500R weighs about 192 kg and Benelli TRK 502 about 213 kg, so Honda CBR500R is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or Benelli TRK 502: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about quickest (power to weight), highest top speed. Buy Benelli TRK 502 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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