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KTM RC 390 vs Honda Activa 110 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

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KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg
Honda Activa 110Earlier version in photo

Honda Activa 110

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 110 cc
  • 7.8 PS
  • ~50 km/l
  • 106 kg

India's best-selling scooter

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM RC 3904
  2. Honda Activa 1103
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Activa 110~50 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Activa 110106 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda Activa 110692 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM RC 39044 PS
Honda Activa 1107.8 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Honda Activa 1108.9 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Honda Activa 11074 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Honda Activa 110110 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Honda Activa 11050 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Honda Activa 110265 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Honda Activa 11085 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Honda Activa 110106 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Honda Activa 110692 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Honda Activa 110162 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Honda Activa 110TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaHonda · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsScooterStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~50 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L5.3 L12 L
On a full tank~266 km~265 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc110 cc160 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm7.8 PS @ 8,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm8.9 Nm @ 5,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne74 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h85 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speedAutomatic (CVT)5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)106 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm692 mm790 mm
Ground clearance178 mm162 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,260 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Front wheel
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-12 / 90/100-1090/90-17 / 110/80-17

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 RC 390—a month
  • Honda Activa 110—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or Honda Activa 110?

Honda Activa 110 does around 50 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or Honda Activa 110?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Honda Activa 110 makes 7.8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Honda Activa 110?

Honda Activa 110 weighs about 106 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so Honda Activa 110 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Honda Activa 110: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda Activa 110 if best fuel average, lightest 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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