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Honda Shine 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs KTM RC 390

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

KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda Shine 1254
  2. KTM RC 3904
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 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
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

Honda Shine 12555 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

Honda Shine 125578 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Top speed

Honda Shine 125100 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

Honda Shine 125162 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125TVS Apache RTR 310KTM RC 390
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 bikeEverydayStreetSports
Fuel average~55 km/l~30 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank10.5 L11 L9.5 L
On a full tank~578 km~330 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc312 cc373 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed100 km/h150 km/h170 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)147 kg (dry)
Seat height791 mm800 mm820 mm
Ground clearance162 mm180 mm178 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,358 mm1,340 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 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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
  • KTM RC 390—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 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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