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KTM RC 390 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Benelli 302S 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
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

Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l
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. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  4. 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 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
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Benelli 302S—
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Benelli 302S400 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Benelli 302S—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Benelli 302S—
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390TVS Apache RTR 310Benelli 302STVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaTVS · IndiaBenelli · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~30 km/l~25 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L11 L16 L12 L
On a full tank~266 km~330 km~400 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc312 cc300 cc160 cc
Cylinders1121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne—117 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h150 km/h—114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)169 kg (with fluids)—137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm800 mm795 mm790 mm
Ground clearance178 mm180 mm140 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,358 mm1,410 mm1,300 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 300 / Disc 240Disc ×2 / DiscDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 160/60-1790/90-17 / 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

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

TVS Apache RTR 310 does around 30 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 310?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

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

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and TVS Apache RTR 310 about 169 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

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

Buy KTM RC 390 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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