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Honda CD 70 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Benelli Imperiale 400

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

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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
Benelli Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

  • 374 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 205 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CD 703
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Benelli Imperiale 4003
  • CheapestHonda CD 70Rs 159,900
  • Most powerBenelli Imperiale 40021 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CD 70~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CD 7082 kg
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 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—
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

Honda CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CD 7072 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Fuel average

Honda CD 7055 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CD 70468 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km

Weight

Honda CD 7082 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

Honda CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CD 70136 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400—

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CD 70TVS Apache RTR 160Benelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 159,900Not sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandHonda · JapanTVS · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeEverydayStreetClassic
Fuel average~55 km/l~45 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank8.5 L12 L12 L
On a full tank~468 km~540 km~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size72 cc160 cc374 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power—16 PS @ 8,750 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque—13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight—117 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed—114 km/h—
Fuel system—Fuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed5-speed5-speed
StartingKickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight82 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height—790 mm780 mm
Ground clearance136 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase—1,300 mm1,440 mm
Length × width × height1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm—2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm
ColoursBlue, Red, Black—Black, Red, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABS—Front wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)90/90-17 / 110/80-17100/90-19 / 130/80-18

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
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CD 70 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Honda CD 70 does around 55 km per litre against about 45 km/l for TVS Apache RTR 160, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Honda CD 70 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Honda CD 70 weighs about 82 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Honda CD 70 is easier to push and park.

Honda CD 70 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CD 70 if you care most about cheapest, best fuel average. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if goes furthest on a tank, quickest (power to weight) 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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