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Triumph Speed 400 vs KTM 390 Adventure vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

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Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg
KTM 390 Adventure

KTM 390 Adventure2020–2024

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 158 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. Triumph Speed 4003
  2. KTM 390 Adventure3
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  • Most powerKTM 390 Adventure44 PS
  • Most pulling powerTriumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedTriumph Speed 400170 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Speed 400790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Adventure200 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Triumph Speed 40040 PS
KTM 390 Adventure44 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
KTM 390 Adventure37 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Triumph Speed 400398 cc
KTM 390 Adventure373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Triumph Speed 40030 km/l
KTM 390 Adventure28 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Triumph Speed 400390 km
KTM 390 Adventure406 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Triumph Speed 400170 km/h
KTM 390 Adventure160 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Triumph Speed 400170 kg
KTM 390 Adventure158 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Triumph Speed 400790 mm
KTM 390 Adventure855 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Triumph Speed 400158 mm
KTM 390 Adventure200 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTriumph Speed 400KTM 390 AdventureTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTriumph · United KingdomKTM · AustriaTVS · India
Type of bikeClassicAdventureStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l~28 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank13 L14.5 L12 L
On a full tank~390 km~406 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size398 cc373 cc160 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power40 PS @ 8,000 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight235 PS / tonne278 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h160 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight170 kg (with fluids)158 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm855 mm790 mm
Ground clearance158 mm200 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,377 mm1,430 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/90-19 / 130/80-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17
Suspension (front / back)43 mm 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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Triumph Speed 400—a month
  • KTM 390 Adventure—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Triumph Speed 400 or KTM 390 Adventure?

Triumph Speed 400 does around 30 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM 390 Adventure, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Triumph Speed 400 or KTM 390 Adventure?

KTM 390 Adventure makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Triumph Speed 400 or KTM 390 Adventure?

KTM 390 Adventure weighs about 158 kg and Triumph Speed 400 about 170 kg, so KTM 390 Adventure is easier to push and park.

Triumph Speed 400 or KTM 390 Adventure: which should I buy?

Buy Triumph Speed 400 if you care most about most pulling power, highest top speed. Buy KTM 390 Adventure if most power, quickest (power to weight) 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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