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Honda CD 70 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs Benelli 302S vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

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Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 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. Hero Splendor Plus3
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Honda CD 702
  4. Benelli 302S2
  • CheapestHonda CD 70Rs 159,900
  • Most powerBenelli 302S38 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli 302S25.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CD 7082 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 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 CD 70—
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Honda CD 70—
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CD 70—
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Benelli 302S—
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CD 7072 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Honda CD 7055 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CD 70468 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Benelli 302S400 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Honda CD 70—
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Benelli 302S—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Honda CD 7082 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Benelli 302S—
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Honda CD 70—
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CD 70136 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CD 70Hero Splendor PlusBenelli 302STVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 159,900Not sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanHero · IndiaBenelli · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeEverydayEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average~55 km/l~65 km/l~25 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank8.5 L9.8 L16 L12 L
On a full tank~468 km~637 km~400 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size72 cc97.2 cc300 cc160 cc
Cylinders1121
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power—8 PS @ 8,000 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque—8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight—71 PS / tonne—117 PS / tonne
Top speed—87 km/h—114 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed4-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingKickSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight82 kg (dry)112 kg (with fluids)—137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height—785 mm795 mm790 mm
Ground clearance136 mm165 mm140 mm180 mm
Wheelbase—1,236 mm1,410 mm1,300 mm
Length × width × height1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm—2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm—
ColoursBlue, Red, Black—Black, Green, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Drum / DrumDisc ×2 / DiscDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABS—No (linked brakes)Both wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)2.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)2.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 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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  • Honda CD 70—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CD 70 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 55 km/l for Honda CD 70, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Honda CD 70 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Honda CD 70 weighs about 82 kg and Hero Splendor Plus about 112 kg, so Honda CD 70 is easier to push and park.

Honda CD 70 or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CD 70 if you care most about cheapest, lightest. Buy Hero Splendor Plus if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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