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Honda Shine 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Honda CD 70

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

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
Honda CD 70

Honda CD 70

Rs 159,900

official price

  • 72 cc
  • ~55 km/l
  • 82 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1606
  2. Honda Shine 1252
  3. Honda CD 701
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CD 7082 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 160114 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 Shine 12510.7 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Honda CD 70—

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Honda CD 70—

Power to weight

Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Honda CD 70—

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Honda CD 7072 cc

Fuel average

Honda Shine 12555 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Honda CD 7055 km/l

On a full tank

Honda Shine 125578 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Honda CD 70468 km

Top speed

Honda Shine 125100 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Honda CD 70—

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Honda CD 7082 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Honda CD 70—

Ground clearance

Honda Shine 125162 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Honda CD 70136 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125TVS Apache RTR 160Honda CD 70
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 159,900
BrandHonda · JapanTVS · IndiaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeEverydayStreetEveryday
Fuel average~55 km/l~45 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank10.5 L12 L8.5 L
On a full tank~578 km~540 km~468 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc160 cc72 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm—
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm—
Power to weight95 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne—
Top speed100 km/h114 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startKick
Size and weight
Weight113 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)82 kg (dry)
Seat height791 mm790 mm—
Ground clearance162 mm180 mm136 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,300 mm—
Length × width × height——1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm
Colours——Blue, Red, Black
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200—
ABSNo (linked brakes)Front wheel—
Tyres (front / back)80/100-18 / 80/100-1890/90-17 / 110/80-172.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)

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?

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  • Honda Shine 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Honda CD 70—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.

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

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