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Honda CD 70 vs Honda Shine 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

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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

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. TVS Apache RTR 1606
  2. Honda CD 702
  3. Honda Shine 1251
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CD 70~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CD 7082 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 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—
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Honda CD 70—
Honda Shine 12511 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CD 70—
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CD 7072 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Honda CD 7055 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CD 70468 km
Honda Shine 125578 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Honda CD 70—
Honda Shine 125100 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Honda CD 7082 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Honda CD 70—
Honda Shine 125791 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CD 70136 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CD 70Honda Shine 125TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 159,900Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanHonda · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeEverydayEverydayStreet
Fuel average~55 km/l~55 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank8.5 L10.5 L12 L
On a full tank~468 km~578 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size72 cc124 cc160 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power—10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque—11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight—95 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed—100 km/h114 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed5-speed5-speed
StartingKickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight82 kg (dry)113 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height—791 mm790 mm
Ground clearance136 mm162 mm180 mm
Wheelbase—1,285 mm1,300 mm
Length × width × height1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm——
ColoursBlue, Red, Black——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABS—No (linked brakes)Front wheel
Tyres (front / back)2.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)80/100-18 / 80/100-1890/90-17 / 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
  • Honda Shine 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, Honda CD 70 or Honda Shine 125?

Honda CD 70 weighs about 82 kg and Honda Shine 125 about 113 kg, so Honda CD 70 is easier to push and park.

Honda CD 70 or Honda Shine 125: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CD 70 if you care most about best fuel average, lightest. Buy Honda Shine 125 if 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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