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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Hero Splendor Plus

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 kg
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

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. Kawasaki Ninja 5005
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 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

Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja 500TVS Apache RTR 310Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanTVS · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeSportsStreetEveryday
Fuel average~27 km/l~30 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank14 L11 L9.8 L
On a full tank~378 km~330 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size451 cc312 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power45 PS @ 9,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight263 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed185 km/h150 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight171 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm800 mm785 mm
Ground clearance135 mm180 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,375 mm1,358 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 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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  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 does around 30 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja 500 or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. 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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