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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Crown CR 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

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Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Crown
Crown CR 125

Crown CR 125

Rs 175,000

dealer list price

  • 124 cc
  • ~40 km/l
  • 98 kg
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. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. Crown CR 1252
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestCrown CR 12598 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatCrown CR 125770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
Crown CR 125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
Crown CR 12540 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
Crown CR 125368 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
Crown CR 12598 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
Crown CR 125770 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
Crown CR 125140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki V-Strom 800DECrown CR 125TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 175,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanCrown · PakistanTVS · India
Type of bikeAdventureEverydayStreet
Fuel average—~40 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank20 L9.2 L12 L
On a full tank—~368 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc124 cc160 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm—16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm—13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight367 PS / tonne—117 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h—114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight230 kg (with fluids)98 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm770 mm790 mm
Ground clearance220 mm140 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,570 mm—1,300 mm
Length × width × height—1,910 × 730 × 1,015 mm—
Colours—Black, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsNoFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 150/70-172.50-18 / 3.00-1790/90-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Crown CR 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Crown CR 125?

Crown CR 125 weighs about 98 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Crown CR 125 is easier to push and park.

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Crown CR 125: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Crown CR 125 if lightest, lowest seat 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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