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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs Vespa Primavera 150

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

Vespa Primavera 150

Vespa Primavera 150

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 12.9 PS
  • ~40 km/l

Steel monocoque body

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. Vespa Primavera 1500
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 16013.9 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 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
Vespa Primavera 15012.9 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Vespa Primavera 15012.8 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Vespa Primavera 150—

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Vespa Primavera 150155 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Vespa Primavera 15040 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Vespa Primavera 150280 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Vespa Primavera 150—

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Vespa Primavera 150—

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Vespa Primavera 150790 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Vespa Primavera 150—

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Hero Splendor PlusVespa Primavera 150
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaHero · IndiaVespa · Italy
Type of bikeStreetEverydayScooter
Fuel average~45 km/l~65 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank12 L9.8 L7 L
On a full tank~540 km~637 km~280 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc97.2 cc155 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm12.9 PS @ 7,750 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm12.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne—
Top speed114 km/h87 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed4-speedAutomatic (CVT)
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height790 mm785 mm790 mm
Ground clearance180 mm165 mm—
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,236 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Drum / DrumDisc 200 / Drum 140
ABSFront wheelNo (linked brakes)Front wheel
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-172.75-18 / 2.75-18110/70-12 / 120/70-12

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
  • Vespa Primavera 150—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 power, most pulling power. 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.