Earlier version in photoTVS Apache RTR 160
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 160 cc
- 16 PS
- ~45 km/l
- 137 kg
Bike comparison
TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Hero Splendor Plus
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
Bajaj Dominar 400
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 373 cc
- 40 PS
- ~27 km/l
- 193 kg
Hero Splendor Plus
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 97.2 cc
- 8 PS
- ~65 km/l
- 112 kg
One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Bajaj Dominar 4004
- Hero Splendor Plus4
- TVS Apache RTR 1601
- Most powerBajaj Dominar 40040 PS
- Most pulling powerBajaj Dominar 40035 Nm
- Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
- Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Dominar 400207 PS/t
- LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
- Highest top speedBajaj Dominar 400158 km/h
- Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  TVS Apache RTR 160 |  Bajaj Dominar 400 |  Hero Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | TVS · India | Bajaj · India | Hero · India |
| Type of bike | Street | Cruiser | Everyday |
| Fuel average | ~45 km/l | ~27 km/l | ~65 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 12 L | 13 L | 9.8 L |
| On a full tank | ~540 km | ~351 km | ~637 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 160 cc | 373 cc | 97.2 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid (radiator) | Air |
| Power | 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm | 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm | 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 117 PS / tonne | 207 PS / tonne | 71 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 114 km/h | 158 km/h | 87 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed | 4-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start | Self and kick |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 137 kg (with fluids) | 193 kg (with fluids) | 112 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 800 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 157 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,300 mm | 1,453 mm | 1,236 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 270 / Disc 200 | Disc 320 / Disc 230 | Drum / Drum |
| ABS | Front wheel | Both wheels | No (linked brakes) |
| Tyres (front / back) | 90/90-17 / 110/80-17 | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 | 2.75-18 / 2.75-18 |
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
- Bajaj Dominar 400—a month
- Hero Splendor Plus—a month
Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Dominar 400?
TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Bajaj Dominar 400, in normal riding.
Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Dominar 400?
Bajaj Dominar 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.
Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Dominar 400?
TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Bajaj Dominar 400 about 193 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.
TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Dominar 400: which should I buy?
Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Bajaj Dominar 400 if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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Photo credits
- TVS Apache RTR 160: Sri ram, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bajaj Dominar 400: Cppfront, CC0
- Hero Splendor Plus: Sonachalam 2k Ramalingame, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.