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KTM RC 390 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Honda CD 70 Dream

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM RC 3904
  2. Honda CD 70 Dream3
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CD 70 Dream~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CD 70 Dream~473 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CD 70 Dream82 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
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Honda CD 70 Dream—

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Honda CD 70 Dream—

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Honda CD 70 Dream—

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Honda CD 70 Dream72 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Honda CD 70 Dream55 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Honda CD 70 Dream473 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Honda CD 70 Dream—

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Honda CD 70 Dream82 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Honda CD 70 Dream—

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Honda CD 70 Dream136 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390TVS Apache RTR 310Honda CD 70 Dream
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 170,900
BrandKTM · AustriaTVS · IndiaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreetEveryday
Fuel average~28 km/l~30 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L11 L8.6 L
On a full tank~266 km~330 km~473 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc312 cc72 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm—
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm—
Power to weight299 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne—
Top speed170 km/h150 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startKick
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)169 kg (with fluids)82 kg (dry)
Seat height820 mm800 mm—
Ground clearance178 mm180 mm136 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,358 mm—
Length × width × height——1,899 × 751 × 1,014 mm
Colours——Red, Black, Silver
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240—
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners—
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-172.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)

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
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • Honda CD 70 Dream—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 lowest seat, 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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