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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha MT-15 V2

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
Yamaha MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Yamaha MT-15 V20
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS

Torque

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc

Fuel average

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l

On a full tank

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km

Top speed

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h

Weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg

Seat height

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki V-Strom 800DETVS Apache RTR 160Yamaha MT-15 V2
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanTVS · IndiaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureStreetStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank20 L12 L10 L
On a full tank—~540 km~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc160 cc155 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight367 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h114 km/h130 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight230 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)141 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm790 mm810 mm
Ground clearance220 mm180 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,570 mm1,300 mm1,335 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 150/70-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)——Upside-down fork / Monoshock

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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  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—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 goes furthest on a tank, lightest 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.