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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Crown CR 125 vs KTM RC 390

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
Crown
Crown CR 125

Crown CR 125

Rs 175,000

dealer list price

  • 124 cc
  • ~40 km/l
  • 98 kg
KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM RC 3904
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Crown CR 1252
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestCrown CR 12598 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatCrown CR 125770 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
Crown CR 125—
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Crown CR 125—
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Crown CR 125—
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Crown CR 125124 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Crown CR 12540 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Crown CR 125368 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Crown CR 125—
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Crown CR 12598 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Crown CR 125770 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Crown CR 125140 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Crown CR 125KTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 175,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaCrown · PakistanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetEverydaySports
Fuel average~45 km/l~40 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank12 L9.2 L9.5 L
On a full tank~540 km~368 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc124 cc373 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm—44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm—35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne—299 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h—170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)98 kg (dry)147 kg (dry)
Seat height790 mm770 mm820 mm
Ground clearance180 mm140 mm178 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm—1,340 mm
Length × width × height—1,910 × 730 × 1,015 mm—
Colours—Black, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 230
ABSFront wheelNoBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-172.50-18 / 3.00-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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
  • Crown CR 125—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Crown CR 125?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Crown CR 125, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Crown CR 125?

Crown CR 125 weighs about 98 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Crown CR 125 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Crown CR 125: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Crown CR 125 if lightest, 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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