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KTM 390 Adventure vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 390 Adventure5
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3100
  • Most powerKTM 390 Adventure44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Adventure37 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 390 Adventure160 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 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
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Adventure37 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Adventure373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Adventure28 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM 390 Adventure406 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

KTM 390 Adventure160 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Adventure158 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Adventure855 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Adventure200 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 AdventureTVS Apache RTR 160TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaTVS · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeAdventureStreetStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~45 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank14.5 L12 L11 L
On a full tank~406 km~540 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc160 cc312 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight278 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed160 km/h114 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight158 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm790 mm800 mm
Ground clearance200 mm180 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,300 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 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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  • KTM 390 Adventure—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—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.

KTM 390 Adventure or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Adventure if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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