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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Ducati Monster

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
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

TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  4. TVS Apache RTR 3100
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 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
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Hero Splendor PlusTVS Apache RTR 310Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaHero · IndiaTVS · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~65 km/l~30 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L9.8 L11 L14 L
On a full tank~540 km~637 km~330 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc97.2 cc312 cc937 cc
Cylinders1112
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h87 km/h150 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed4-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm785 mm800 mm820 mm
Ground clearance180 mm165 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,236 mm1,358 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSFront wheelNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-172.75-18 / 2.75-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 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
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 45 km/l for TVS Apache RTR 160, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Hero Splendor Plus?

TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Hero Splendor Plus if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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