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Honda CD 70 vs Yamaha MT-15 V2 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

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Yamaha MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg
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. Yamaha MT-15 V24
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Honda CD 702
  • Most powerYamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CD 70~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CD 7082 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-15 V2130 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—
Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Honda CD 70—
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CD 70—
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CD 7072 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Honda CD 7055 km/l
Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CD 70468 km
Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Honda CD 70—
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Honda CD 7082 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Honda CD 70—
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CD 70136 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CD 70Yamaha MT-15 V2TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 159,900Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanYamaha · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average~55 km/l~45 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank8.5 L10 L12 L
On a full tank~468 km~450 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size72 cc155 cc160 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power—18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque—14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight—130 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed—130 km/h114 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingKickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight82 kg (dry)141 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height—810 mm790 mm
Ground clearance136 mm170 mm180 mm
Wheelbase—1,335 mm1,300 mm
Length × width × height1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm——
ColoursBlue, Red, Black——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABS—Both wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)2.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)100/80-17 / 140/70-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17
Suspension (front / back)—Upside-down 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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Honda CD 70—a month
  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CD 70 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Honda CD 70 does around 55 km per litre against about 45 km/l for Yamaha MT-15 V2, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Honda CD 70 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Honda CD 70 weighs about 82 kg and Yamaha MT-15 V2 about 141 kg, so Honda CD 70 is easier to push and park.

Honda CD 70 or Yamaha MT-15 V2: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CD 70 if you care most about best fuel average, lightest. Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 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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