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Honda CG 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Honda CG 1252
  3. Hero Splendor Plus2
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 16013.9 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 CG 125100 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CG 125764 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 CG 125—
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Honda CG 125—
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CG 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CG 125125 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Honda CG 12540 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CG 125368 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Honda CG 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Honda CG 125100 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Honda CG 125764 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CG 125132 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CG 125TVS Apache RTR 160Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 238,500Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanTVS · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeEverydayStreetEveryday
Fuel average~40 km/l~45 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank9.2 L12 L9.8 L
On a full tank~368 km~540 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size125 cc160 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power—16 PS @ 8,750 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque—13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight—117 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed—114 km/h87 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingKickSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight100 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height764 mm790 mm785 mm
Ground clearance132 mm180 mm165 mm
Wheelbase—1,300 mm1,236 mm
Length × width × height1,912 × 735 × 1,026 mm——
ColoursBlack, Red——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 270 / Disc 200Drum / Drum
ABS—Front wheelNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)2.50 – 18 (4 PR) / 3.00 – 17 (6 PR)90/90-17 / 110/80-172.75-18 / 2.75-18

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 CG 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CG 125 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Honda CG 125, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Honda CG 125 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Honda CG 125 weighs about 100 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Honda CG 125 is easier to push and park.

Honda CG 125 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CG 125 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 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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