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Triumph Speed 400 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha MT-09

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
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-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  2. Yamaha MT-094
  3. Triumph Speed 4001
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Speed 400790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Triumph Speed 40040 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Yamaha MT-09119 PS

Torque

Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

Triumph Speed 400398 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Fuel average

Triumph Speed 40030 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Yamaha MT-09—

On a full tank

Triumph Speed 400390 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Yamaha MT-09—

Top speed

Triumph Speed 400170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h

Weight

Triumph Speed 400170 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

Triumph Speed 400790 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Ground clearance

Triumph Speed 400158 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Yamaha MT-09140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTriumph Speed 400TVS Apache RTR 160Yamaha MT-09
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTriumph · United KingdomTVS · IndiaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeClassicStreetStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l~45 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L12 L14 L
On a full tank~390 km~540 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size398 cc160 cc890 cc
Cylinders113
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight235 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h114 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight170 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm790 mm825 mm
Ground clearance158 mm180 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,377 mm1,300 mm1,430 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
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
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Triumph Speed 400 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Triumph Speed 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Triumph Speed 400 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Triumph Speed 400 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Triumph Speed 400 about 170 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Triumph Speed 400 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Triumph Speed 400 if you care most about lowest seat. 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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