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Honda CBR500R vs Honda CD 70 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

Honda CD 70

Honda CD 70

Rs 159,900

official price

  • 72 cc
  • ~55 km/l
  • 82 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 CBR500R5
  2. Honda CD 702
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CD 70~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CD 7082 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 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

Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
Honda CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Honda CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
Honda CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
Honda CD 7072 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
Honda CD 7055 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
Honda CD 70468 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
Honda CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
Honda CD 7082 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
Honda CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
Honda CD 70136 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RHonda CD 70TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 159,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanHonda · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsEverydayStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~55 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L8.5 L12 L
On a full tank~462 km~468 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc72 cc160 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm—16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm—13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne—117 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h—114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injection—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)82 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm—790 mm
Ground clearance130 mm136 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm—1,300 mm
Length × width × height—1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm—
Colours—Blue, Red, Black—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240—Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels—Front wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-172.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)90/90-17 / 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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  • Honda CBR500R—a month
  • Honda CD 70—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CBR500R or Honda CD 70?

Honda CD 70 does around 55 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Honda CD 70?

Honda CD 70 weighs about 82 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Honda CD 70 is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or Honda CD 70: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CD 70 if best fuel average, 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.

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