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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Benelli 302S vs Honda Shine 125

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

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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
Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l
Honda Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  2. Honda Shine 1253
  3. Benelli 302S2
  • Most powerBenelli 302S38 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli 302S25.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 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

TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Benelli 302S—
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Benelli 302S400 km
Honda Shine 125578 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Benelli 302S—
Honda Shine 125100 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Benelli 302S—
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Benelli 302SHonda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaBenelli · ItalyHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreetEveryday
Fuel average~45 km/l~25 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank12 L16 L10.5 L
On a full tank~540 km~400 km~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc300 cc124 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne—95 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h—100 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)—113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm795 mm791 mm
Ground clearance180 mm140 mm162 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,410 mm1,285 mm
Length × width × height—2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm—
Colours—Black, Green, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc ×2 / DiscDrum / Drum
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 160/60-1780/100-18 / 80/100-18

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
  • Benelli 302S—a month
  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli 302S?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Benelli 302S, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli 302S?

Benelli 302S makes 38 PS @ 11,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli 302S: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about quickest (power to weight), highest top speed. Buy Benelli 302S if most power, most pulling power 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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