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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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 Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

  • 374 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 205 kg
Hero Splendor Plus

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.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4003
  3. Hero Splendor Plus3
  • Most powerBenelli Imperiale 40021 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 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 Imperiale 40021 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Benelli Imperiale 400—
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400—
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Benelli Imperiale 400Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaBenelli · ItalyHero · India
Type of bikeStreetClassicEveryday
Fuel average~45 km/l~30 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank12 L12 L9.8 L
On a full tank~540 km~360 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc374 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h—87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm780 mm785 mm
Ground clearance180 mm—165 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,440 mm1,236 mm
Length × width × height—2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm—
Colours—Black, Red, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17100/90-19 / 130/80-182.75-18 / 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
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

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

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about quickest (power to weight), highest top speed. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 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.