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KTM RC 390 vs Road Prince Shift 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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
Road Prince Shift 125

Road Prince Shift 125

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  • 123 cc
  • ~40 km/l
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 RC 3905
  2. Road Prince Shift 1252
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageRoad Prince Shift 125~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankRoad Prince Shift 125~400 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 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 RC 39044 PS
Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Road Prince Shift 125123 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Road Prince Shift 12540 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Road Prince Shift 125400 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Road Prince Shift 125TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan—Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaRoad Prince · PakistanTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsEverydayStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~40 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L10 L11 L
On a full tank~266 km~400 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc123 cc312 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm—35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm—28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne—211 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h—150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)—169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm—800 mm
Ground clearance178 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm—1,358 mm
Colours—Black, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsNoBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17—110/70-17 / 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 RC 390—a month
  • Road Prince Shift 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or Road Prince Shift 125?

Road Prince Shift 125 does around 40 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

KTM RC 390 or Road Prince Shift 125: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Road Prince Shift 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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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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