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KTM 390 Adventure vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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

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KTM 390 Adventure

KTM 390 Adventure2020–2024

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 158 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 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. KTM 390 Adventure5
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1600
  • Most powerKTM 390 Adventure44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Adventure37 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 390 Adventure160 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Adventure200 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

KTM 390 Adventure44 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Adventure37 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Adventure373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Adventure28 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

KTM 390 Adventure406 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

KTM 390 Adventure160 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Adventure158 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Adventure855 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Adventure200 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 AdventureTVS Apache RTR 160Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaTVS · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeAdventureStreetEveryday
Fuel average~28 km/l~45 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank14.5 L12 L9.8 L
On a full tank~406 km~540 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc160 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight278 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed160 km/h114 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight158 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm790 mm785 mm
Ground clearance200 mm180 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,300 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheelNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-1790/90-17 / 110/80-172.75-18 / 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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  • KTM 390 Adventure—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM 390 Adventure or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM 390 Adventure, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Adventure or TVS Apache RTR 160?

KTM 390 Adventure makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Adventure or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and KTM 390 Adventure about 158 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 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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