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Road Prince Shift 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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

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Road Prince Shift 125

Road Prince Shift 125

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  • 123 cc
  • ~40 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
Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. Road Prince Shift 1250
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 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

Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Road Prince Shift 125123 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Road Prince Shift 12540 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Road Prince Shift 125400 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoad Prince Shift 125TVS Apache RTR 160Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in Pakistan—Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoad Prince · PakistanTVS · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeEverydayStreetEveryday
Fuel average~40 km/l~45 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank10 L12 L9.8 L
On a full tank~400 km~540 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size123 cc160 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power—16 PS @ 8,750 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque—13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight—117 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed—114 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemCarburettorFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingKickSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight—137 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height—790 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm165 mm
Wheelbase—1,300 mm1,236 mm
ColoursBlack, Red——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200Drum / Drum
ABSNoFront wheelNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)—90/90-17 / 110/80-172.75-18 / 2.75-18

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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  • Road Prince Shift 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Road Prince Shift 125 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Road Prince Shift 125, in normal riding.

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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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