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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Hero Splendor Plus 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
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

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. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Yamaha MT-094
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 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
Yamaha MT-09119 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Yamaha MT-09—

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Yamaha MT-09—

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Yamaha MT-09140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Hero Splendor PlusYamaha MT-09
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaHero · IndiaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~65 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L9.8 L14 L
On a full tank~540 km~637 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc97.2 cc890 cc
Cylinders113
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h87 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm785 mm825 mm
Ground clearance180 mm165 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,236 mm1,430 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Drum / DrumDisc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSFront wheelNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-172.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 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
  • Hero Splendor Plus—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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