Bike comparison

KTM RC 390 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Benelli 302S

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

free, no sign-up
KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 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
Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. KTM RC 3904
  3. Benelli 302S0
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 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 RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Benelli 302S400 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Benelli 302S—

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390TVS Apache RTR 160Benelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000
BrandKTM · AustriaTVS · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsStreetStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~45 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L12 L16 L
On a full tank~266 km~540 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc160 cc300 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne—
Top speed170 km/h114 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height820 mm790 mm795 mm
Ground clearance178 mm180 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,300 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height——2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
Colours——Black, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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.

free, no sign-up

What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

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

Buy KTM RC 390 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.

Compare KTM RC 390 with

What riders in Pakistan compare most, and a few famous rivalries from around the world.

Every brand

Tap a brand to see its bikes.

Photo credits

Pick a bike

free, no sign-up

Ask us on WhatsApp

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.

Welcome back

Sign in to post ads, save bikes and get alerts. No password needed.

or with your email

  • Free forever
  • No password
  • Every ad checked

By continuing you agree to our terms.

on its way

Check your inbox

Open Gmail

Only the newest email works.

Can't find it? Look in Spam or Promotions.