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Honda CBR650R vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Honda Shine 125

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

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Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

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

Honda Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR650R4
  2. Honda Shine 1254
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerHonda CBR650R95 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR650R63 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR650R225 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda Shine 125791 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

Honda CBR650R95 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

Honda CBR650R63 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR650R649 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR650R—
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR650R—
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Honda Shine 125578 km

Top speed

Honda CBR650R225 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR650R209 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR650R810 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR650R130 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR650RTVS Apache RTR 310Honda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanTVS · IndiaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~30 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank15.4 L11 L10.5 L
On a full tank—~330 km~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc312 cc124 cc
Cylinders411
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power95 PS @ 12,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight455 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed225 km/h150 km/h100 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight209 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm800 mm791 mm
Ground clearance130 mm180 mm162 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,358 mm1,285 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-1780/100-18 / 80/100-18
Suspension (front / back)41 mm Showa SFF-BP 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR650R or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR650R or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR650R or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR650R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if most ground clearance 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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