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KTM RC 390 vs Unique UD 70 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 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
Unique UD 70

Unique UD 70

Rs 118,500

dealer list price

  • 72 cc
  • ~50 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
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 Apache RTR 1604
  3. Unique UD 701
  4. TVS Apache RTR 3100
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageUnique UD 70~50 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
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Unique UD 7072 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Unique UD 7050 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Unique UD 70450 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Unique UD 70135 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Unique UD 70TVS Apache RTR 160TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 118,500Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaUnique · PakistanTVS · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~50 km/l~45 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L9 L12 L11 L
On a full tank~266 km~450 km~540 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc72 cc160 cc312 cc
Cylinders1111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm—16 PS @ 8,750 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm—13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne—117 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h—114 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettorFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)—137 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm—790 mm800 mm
Ground clearance178 mm135 mm180 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm—1,300 mm1,358 mm
Length × width × height—1,880 × 751 × 920 mm——
Colours—Black, Red——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsNoFront wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-172.25-17 / 2.50-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 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
  • Unique UD 70—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or Unique UD 70?

Unique UD 70 does around 50 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

KTM RC 390 or Unique UD 70: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Unique UD 70 if best fuel average 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.