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Honda Shine 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200

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 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

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 3105
  2. Honda Shine 1254
  3. Bajaj Pulsar NS2000
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 31028.7 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 310211 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 310150 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
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS20024.5 PS

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm

Power to weight

Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc

Fuel average

Honda Shine 12555 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l

On a full tank

Honda Shine 125578 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km

Top speed

Honda Shine 125100 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm

Ground clearance

Honda Shine 125162 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125TVS Apache RTR 310Bajaj Pulsar NS200
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanTVS · IndiaBajaj · India
Type of bikeEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average~55 km/l~30 km/l~35 km/l
Petrol tank10.5 L11 L12 L
On a full tank~578 km~330 km~420 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc312 cc199.5 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne154 PS / tonne
Top speed100 km/h150 km/h136 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)169 kg (with fluids)159 kg (with fluids)
Seat height791 mm800 mm805 mm
Ground clearance162 mm180 mm168 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,358 mm1,363 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)80/100-18 / 80/100-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/80-17 / 130/70-17

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
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS200—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda Shine 125 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Honda Shine 125 does around 55 km per litre against about 30 km/l for TVS Apache RTR 310, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda Shine 125 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda Shine 125 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and TVS Apache RTR 310 about 169 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

Honda Shine 125 or TVS Apache RTR 310: 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 310 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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