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Honda CD 70 vs Honda CBR500R vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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 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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR500R5
  2. Honda CD 703
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CD 70~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CD 70~468 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 310180 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Honda CD 70—
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Honda CD 70—
Honda CBR500R43 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CD 70—
Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CD 7072 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Honda CD 7055 km/l
Honda CBR500R27 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CD 70468 km
Honda CBR500R462 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Honda CD 70—
Honda CBR500R180 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Honda CD 7082 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Honda CD 70—
Honda CBR500R785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CD 70136 mm
Honda CBR500R130 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CD 70Honda CBR500RTVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 159,900Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanHonda · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeEverydaySportsStreet
Fuel average~55 km/l~27 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank8.5 L17.1 L11 L
On a full tank~468 km~462 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size72 cc471 cc312 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power—47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque—43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight—248 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed—180 km/h150 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingKickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight82 kg (dry)192 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height—785 mm800 mm
Ground clearance136 mm130 mm180 mm
Wheelbase—1,410 mm1,358 mm
Length × width × height1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm——
ColoursBlue, Red, Black——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABS—Both wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)120/70-17 / 160/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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
  • Honda CBR500R—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

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

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

Which is lighter, Honda CD 70 or Honda CBR500R?

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

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

Buy Honda CD 70 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Honda CBR500R if most power, most pulling power 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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