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Honda CBR500R vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Unique UD 70

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

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
Unique UD 70

Unique UD 70

Rs 118,500

dealer list price

  • 72 cc
  • ~50 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR500R5
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Unique UD 701
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
  • Best fuel averageUnique UD 70~50 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 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Unique UD 70—

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Unique UD 70—

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Unique UD 70—

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Unique UD 7072 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Unique UD 7050 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Unique UD 70450 km

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Unique UD 70—

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Unique UD 70—

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Unique UD 70—

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Unique UD 70135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RTVS Apache RTR 160Unique UD 70
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 118,500
BrandHonda · JapanTVS · IndiaUnique · Pakistan
Type of bikeSportsStreetEveryday
Fuel average~27 km/l~45 km/l~50 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L12 L9 L
On a full tank~462 km~540 km~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc160 cc72 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm—
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm—
Power to weight248 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne—
Top speed180 km/h114 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startKick
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height785 mm790 mm—
Ground clearance130 mm180 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,300 mm—
Length × width × height——1,880 × 751 × 920 mm
Colours——Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 270 / Disc 200Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelNo
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-172.25-17 / 2.50-17

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
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Unique UD 70—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CBR500R or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if goes furthest on a tank, 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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