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KTM RC 390 vs TVS Ntorq 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
TVS Ntorq 125

TVS Ntorq 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124.8 cc
  • 9.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 118 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. TVS Ntorq 1253
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Ntorq 125~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 310~330 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Ntorq 125118 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Ntorq 125770 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 Ntorq 1259.4 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
TVS Ntorq 12510.6 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
TVS Ntorq 12580 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
TVS Ntorq 125124.8 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
TVS Ntorq 12545 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
TVS Ntorq 125261 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
TVS Ntorq 12595 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
TVS Ntorq 125118 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
TVS Ntorq 125770 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
TVS Ntorq 125155 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390TVS Ntorq 125TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaTVS · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsScooterStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~45 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L5.8 L11 L
On a full tank~266 km~261 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc124.8 cc312 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm9.4 PS @ 7,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne80 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h95 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speedAutomatic (CVT)6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)118 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm770 mm800 mm
Ground clearance178 mm155 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,285 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 220 / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/80-12 / 110/80-12110/70-17 / 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
  • TVS Ntorq 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or TVS Ntorq 125?

TVS Ntorq 125 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 Ntorq 125?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; TVS Ntorq 125 makes 9.4 PS @ 7,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or TVS Ntorq 125?

TVS Ntorq 125 weighs about 118 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so TVS Ntorq 125 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or TVS Ntorq 125: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Ntorq 125 if best fuel average, lightest 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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