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Honda Shine 125 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 648 cc
  • 47 PS
  • ~25 km/l
  • 218 kg
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 Shine 1254
  2. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6504
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda Shine 125791 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 Shine 12510.7 PS
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Honda Shine 12555 km/l
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65025 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Honda Shine 125578 km
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Honda Shine 125100 km/h
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Honda Shine 125162 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125Royal Enfield Interceptor 650TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanRoyal Enfield · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeEverydayClassicStreet
Fuel average~55 km/l~25 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank10.5 L13.7 L11 L
On a full tank~578 km~343 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc648 cc312 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm47 PS @ 7,150 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne216 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed100 km/h170 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight113 kg (with fluids)218 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height791 mm804 mm800 mm
Ground clearance162 mm174 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,398 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 320 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)80/100-18 / 80/100-18100/90-18 / 130/70-18110/70-17 / 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 Shine 125—a month
  • Royal Enfield Interceptor 650—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda Shine 125 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Honda Shine 125 does around 55 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda Shine 125 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda Shine 125 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

Honda Shine 125 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: which should I buy?

Buy Honda Shine 125 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 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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