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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs KTM RC 390 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

KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 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. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. KTM RC 3900
  • 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
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 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
KTM RC 39044 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
KTM RC 39028 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
KTM RC 390266 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki V-Strom 800DEKTM RC 390TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanKTM · AustriaTVS · India
Type of bikeAdventureSportsStreet
Fuel average—~28 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank20 L9.5 L12 L
On a full tank—~266 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc373 cc160 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight367 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h170 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight230 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm820 mm790 mm
Ground clearance220 mm178 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,570 mm1,340 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 150/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 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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  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or KTM RC 390?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

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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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