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

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

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
Crown
Crown CR 125

Crown CR 125

Rs 175,000

dealer list price

  • 124 cc
  • ~40 km/l
  • 98 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  3. Crown CR 1252
  • 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Crown CR 125—

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Fuel average

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

On a full tank

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

Top speed

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

Weight

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

Seat height

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

Ground clearance

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

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki V-Strom 800DETVS Apache RTR 160Crown CR 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 175,000
BrandSuzuki · JapanTVS · IndiaCrown · Pakistan
Type of bikeAdventureStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~45 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank20 L12 L9.2 L
On a full tank—~540 km~368 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc160 cc124 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm—
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm—
Power to weight367 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne—
Top speed200 km/h114 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startKick
Size and weight
Weight230 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)98 kg (dry)
Seat height855 mm790 mm770 mm
Ground clearance220 mm180 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,570 mm1,300 mm—
Length × width × height——1,910 × 730 × 1,015 mm
Colours——Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 270 / Disc 200Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelNo
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 150/70-1790/90-17 / 110/80-172.50-18 / 3.00-17

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?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

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

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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