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KTM 390 Duke 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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KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 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. KTM 390 Duke4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Duke37 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 390 Duke167 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 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

KTM 390 Duke44 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Duke28 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

KTM 390 Duke375 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeTVS Apache RTR 310Hero 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 bikeStreetStreetEveryday
Fuel average~28 km/l~30 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank13.4 L11 L9.8 L
On a full tank~375 km~330 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc312 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed167 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
Weight163 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm800 mm785 mm
Ground clearance151 mm180 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,358 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 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
Suspension (front / back)43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock——

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 Duke—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM 390 Duke or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 does around 30 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM 390 Duke, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Duke or TVS Apache RTR 310?

KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Duke or TVS Apache RTR 310?

KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and TVS Apache RTR 310 about 169 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Duke or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Duke 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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