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Honda Shine 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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

Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. Honda Shine 1254
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3100
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda Shine 125791 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 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
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Fuel average

Honda Shine 12555 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—

On a full tank

Honda Shine 125578 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—

Top speed

Honda Shine 125100 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

Honda Shine 125162 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125TVS Apache RTR 310Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanTVS · IndiaSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeEverydayStreetAdventure
Fuel average~55 km/l~30 km/l—
Petrol tank10.5 L11 L20 L
On a full tank~578 km~330 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc312 cc776 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed100 km/h150 km/h200 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)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height791 mm800 mm855 mm
Ground clearance162 mm180 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,358 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)80/100-18 / 80/100-18110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17

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

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.

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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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