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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Honda CB 150F vs Honda Shine 125

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
Honda Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda 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.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Honda Shine 1253
  3. Honda CB 150F1
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CB 150F766 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
Honda CB 150F—
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Honda CB 150F—
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Honda CB 150F—
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Honda CB 150F149.2 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Honda CB 150F35 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Honda CB 150F455 km
Honda Shine 125578 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Honda CB 150F—
Honda Shine 125100 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Honda CB 150F124 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Honda CB 150F766 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Honda CB 150F168 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Honda CB 150FHonda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 503,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaHonda · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStandardEveryday
Fuel average~45 km/l~35 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank12 L13 L10.5 L
On a full tank~540 km~455 km~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc149.2 cc124 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm—10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm—11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne—95 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h—100 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injection—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed5-speed
StartingSelf start—Self start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)124 kg (dry)113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm766 mm791 mm
Ground clearance180 mm168 mm162 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm—1,285 mm
Length × width × height—2,051 × 760 × 1,085 mm—
Colours—Blue, Red, Black, Silver—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200—Drum / Drum
ABSFront wheel—No (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-1780/100 – 18M/C (47P) / 90/90 – 18M/C (51P)80/100-18 / 80/100-18

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
  • Honda CB 150F—a month
  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda CB 150F?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 35 km/l for Honda CB 150F, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda CB 150F?

Honda CB 150F weighs about 124 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Honda CB 150F is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda CB 150F: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CB 150F if 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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