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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Yamaha MT-09

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
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. Benelli Imperiale 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 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
Yamaha MT-09119 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Yamaha MT-09—

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Yamaha MT-09—

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Benelli Imperiale 400—
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400—
Yamaha MT-09140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Benelli Imperiale 400Yamaha MT-09
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaBenelli · ItalyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetClassicStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~30 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L12 L14 L
On a full tank~540 km~360 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc374 cc890 cc
Cylinders113
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h—230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm780 mm825 mm
Ground clearance180 mm—140 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,440 mm1,430 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 240Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17100/90-19 / 130/80-18120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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

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 best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if lowest seat 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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