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Honda Shine 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs KTM 200 Duke

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
KTM 200 Duke

KTM 200 Duke2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 25 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 200 Duke4
  2. Honda Shine 1253
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  • Most powerKTM 200 Duke25 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 200 Duke19.3 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 200 Duke157 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 200 Duke135 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
KTM 200 Duke25 PS

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
KTM 200 Duke19.3 Nm

Power to weight

Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
KTM 200 Duke157 PS/t

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
KTM 200 Duke199.5 cc

Fuel average

Honda Shine 12555 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
KTM 200 Duke35 km/l

On a full tank

Honda Shine 125578 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
KTM 200 Duke473 km

Top speed

Honda Shine 125100 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
KTM 200 Duke135 km/h

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
KTM 200 Duke159 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
KTM 200 Duke822 mm

Ground clearance

Honda Shine 125162 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
KTM 200 Duke155 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125TVS Apache RTR 160KTM 200 Duke
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanTVS · IndiaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average~55 km/l~45 km/l~35 km/l
Petrol tank10.5 L12 L13.5 L
On a full tank~578 km~540 km~473 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc160 cc199.5 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm25 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm19.3 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne157 PS / tonne
Top speed100 km/h114 km/h135 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight113 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)159 kg (with fluids)
Seat height791 mm790 mm822 mm
Ground clearance162 mm180 mm155 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,300 mm1,357 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSNo (linked brakes)Front wheelFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)80/100-18 / 80/100-1890/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)——43 mm 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?

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  • Honda Shine 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • KTM 200 Duke—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 lowest seat, most ground clearance 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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