Earlier version in photoHonda Shine 125
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 124 cc
- 10.7 PS
- ~55 km/l
- 113 kg
Sold in India
Bike comparison
Honda Shine 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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Earlier version in photo
Earlier version in photoTVS Apache RTR 160
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 160 cc
- 16 PS
- ~45 km/l
- 137 kg
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.
- TVS Apache RTR 1605
- Hero Splendor Plus4
- Honda Shine 1250
- 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
- LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
- Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
- Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Honda Shine 125 |  TVS Apache RTR 160 |  Hero Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Honda · Japan | TVS · India | Hero · India |
| Type of bike | Everyday | Street | Everyday |
| Fuel average | ~55 km/l | ~45 km/l | ~65 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 10.5 L | 12 L | 9.8 L |
| On a full tank | ~578 km | ~540 km | ~637 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 124 cc | 160 cc | 97.2 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Air | Air | Air |
| Power | 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm | 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm | 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 95 PS / tonne | 117 PS / tonne | 71 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 114 km/h | 87 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start | Self and kick |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 113 kg (with fluids) | 137 kg (with fluids) | 112 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 791 mm | 790 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | 180 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,285 mm | 1,300 mm | 1,236 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Drum / Drum | Disc 270 / Disc 200 | Drum / Drum |
| ABS | No (linked brakes) | Front wheel | No (linked brakes) |
| Tyres (front / back) | 80/100-18 / 80/100-18 | 90/90-17 / 110/80-17 | 2.75-18 / 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 Shine 125—a month
- TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
- Hero Splendor Plus—a month
Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, Honda Shine 125 or TVS Apache RTR 160?
Honda Shine 125 does around 55 km per litre against about 45 km/l for TVS Apache RTR 160, in normal riding.
Which is more powerful, Honda Shine 125 or TVS Apache RTR 160?
TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.
Which is lighter, Honda Shine 125 or TVS Apache RTR 160?
Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.
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Photo credits
- Honda Shine 125: Perumalnadar, CC0
- TVS Apache RTR 160: Sri ram, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hero Splendor Plus: Sonachalam 2k Ramalingame, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.