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Honda Shine 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs Hero Splendor Plus

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 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 198 cc
  • 20.8 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 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 200 4V5
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. Honda Shine 1250
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 200 4V20.8 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 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 200 4V137 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 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 200 4V20.8 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Honda Shine 12555 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Honda Shine 125578 km
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Honda Shine 125100 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Honda Shine 125162 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125TVS Apache RTR 200 4VHero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanTVS · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeEverydayStreetEveryday
Fuel average~55 km/l~40 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank10.5 L12 L9.8 L
On a full tank~578 km~480 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc198 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirOil and airAir
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne137 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed100 km/h127 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight113 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height791 mm800 mm785 mm
Ground clearance162 mm180 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,353 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)80/100-18 / 80/100-1890/90-17 / 130/70-172.75-18 / 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 Shine 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 200 4V—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda Shine 125 or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

Honda Shine 125 does around 55 km per litre against about 40 km/l for TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda Shine 125 or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V makes 20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda Shine 125 or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and TVS Apache RTR 200 4V about 152 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

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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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