KTM RC 3902014–2021
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 373 cc
- 44 PS
- ~28 km/l
- 147 kg
Bike comparison
KTM RC 390 vs Honda Shine 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photoHonda Shine 125
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 124 cc
- 10.7 PS
- ~55 km/l
- 113 kg
Sold in India
Earlier version in photoTVS 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.
- KTM RC 3904
- Honda Shine 1253
- TVS Apache RTR 1602
- Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
- Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
- Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
- Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
- LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
- Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
- Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  KTM RC 390 |  Honda Shine 125 |  TVS Apache RTR 160 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | KTM · Austria | Honda · Japan | TVS · India |
| Type of bike | Sports | Everyday | Street |
| Fuel average | ~28 km/l | ~55 km/l | ~45 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 9.5 L | 10.5 L | 12 L |
| On a full tank | ~266 km | ~578 km | ~540 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 373 cc | 124 cc | 160 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Air | Air |
| Power | 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm | 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm | 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 299 PS / tonne | 95 PS / tonne | 117 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 100 km/h | 114 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 147 kg (dry) | 113 kg (with fluids) | 137 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 791 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 178 mm | 162 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,340 mm | 1,285 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 300 / Disc 230 | Drum / Drum | Disc 270 / Disc 200 |
| ABS | Both wheels | No (linked brakes) | Front wheel |
| Tyres (front / back) | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 | 80/100-18 / 80/100-18 | 90/90-17 / 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 Shine 125—a month
- TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or Honda Shine 125?
Honda Shine 125 does around 55 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.
Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or Honda Shine 125?
KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.
Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Honda Shine 125?
Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.
KTM RC 390 or Honda Shine 125: which should I buy?
Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda Shine 125 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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Photo credits
- KTM RC 390: Andrew Pons, CC0
- Honda Shine 125: Perumalnadar, CC0
- TVS Apache RTR 160: Sri ram, CC BY-SA 3.0
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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.