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Honda CBR500R vs Unique UD 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

Unique UD 70

Unique UD 70

Rs 118,500

dealer list price

  • 72 cc
  • ~50 km/l
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. 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
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Fuel average

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

On a full tank

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

Top speed

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

Weight

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

Seat height

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

Ground clearance

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

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RUnique UD 70TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 118,500Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanUnique · PakistanTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsEverydayStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~50 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L9 L12 L
On a full tank~462 km~450 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 injectionCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)—137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm—790 mm
Ground clearance130 mm135 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm—1,300 mm
Length × width × height—1,880 × 751 × 920 mm—
Colours—Black, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsNoFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-172.25-17 / 2.50-1790/90-17 / 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
  • Unique UD 70—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CBR500R or Unique UD 70?

Unique UD 70 does around 50 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Honda CBR500R or Unique UD 70: which should I buy?

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