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 Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Honda Shine 125
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
Benelli Leoncino 500
Rs 2,100,000
dealer list price
- 500 cc
- 48 PS
- ~22 km/l
- 207 kg
Earlier version in photoHonda 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.
- Benelli Leoncino 5004
- Honda Shine 1253
- TVS Apache RTR 1602
- Most powerBenelli Leoncino 50048 PS
- Most pulling powerBenelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
- Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
- Quickest (power to weight)Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
- LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
- Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
- Lowest seatBenelli Leoncino 500785 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  TVS Apache RTR 160 |  Benelli Leoncino 500 |  Honda Shine 125 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Rs 2,100,000 | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | TVS · India | Benelli · Italy | Honda · Japan |
| Type of bike | Street | Classic | Everyday |
| Fuel average | ~45 km/l | ~22 km/l | ~55 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 12 L | 13.5 L | 10.5 L |
| On a full tank | ~540 km | ~297 km | ~578 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 160 cc | 500 cc | 124 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid (radiator) | Air |
| Power | 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm | 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm | 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 117 PS / tonne | 232 PS / tonne | 95 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 114 km/h | — | 100 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 137 kg (with fluids) | 207 kg (with fluids) | 113 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 785 mm | 791 mm |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | — | 162 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,300 mm | 1,460 mm | 1,285 mm |
| Colours | — | Black, Grey, White | — |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 270 / Disc 200 | Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260 | Drum / Drum |
| ABS | Front wheel | Both wheels | No (linked brakes) |
| Tyres (front / back) | 90/90-17 / 110/80-17 | 120/70-17 / 160/60-17 | 80/100-18 / 80/100-18 |
| Suspension (front / back) | — | 50 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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- TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
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- Honda Shine 125—a month
Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli Leoncino 500?
TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli Leoncino 500, in normal riding.
Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli Leoncino 500?
Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.
Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli Leoncino 500?
TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.
TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?
Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about highest top speed, most ground clearance. Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 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
- Benelli Leoncino 500: Valter Panaroni, CC0
- Honda Shine 125: Perumalnadar, CC0
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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.