Earlier version in photoTVS Apache RTR 160
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 160 cc
- 16 PS
- ~45 km/l
- 137 kg
Bike comparison
TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Honda CBR500R vs Honda CD 70
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
Honda CBR500R2024 on
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 471 cc
- 47.6 PS
- ~27 km/l
- 192 kg
Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever
Honda CD 70
Rs 159,900
official price
- 72 cc
- ~55 km/l
- 82 kg
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Honda CBR500R5
- TVS Apache RTR 1602
- Honda CD 702
- Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
- Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
- Best fuel averageHonda CD 70~55 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
- Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
- LightestHonda CD 7082 kg
- Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 km/h
- Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  TVS Apache RTR 160 |  Honda CBR500R |  Honda CD 70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Rs 159,900 |
| Brand | TVS · India | Honda · Japan | Honda · Japan |
| Type of bike | Street | Sports | Everyday |
| Fuel average | ~45 km/l | ~27 km/l | ~55 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 12 L | 17.1 L | 8.5 L |
| On a full tank | ~540 km | ~462 km | ~468 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 160 cc | 471 cc | 72 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid (radiator) | Air |
| Power | 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm | 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm | — |
| Torque | 13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | — |
| Power to weight | 117 PS / tonne | 248 PS / tonne | — |
| Top speed | 114 km/h | 180 km/h | — |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | — |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed | 4-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start | Kick |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 137 kg (with fluids) | 192 kg (with fluids) | 82 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 785 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 130 mm | 136 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,300 mm | 1,410 mm | — |
| Length × width × height | — | — | 1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm |
| Colours | — | — | Blue, Red, Black |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 270 / Disc 200 | Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240 | — |
| ABS | Front wheel | Both wheels | — |
| Tyres (front / back) | 90/90-17 / 110/80-17 | 120/70-17 / 160/60-17 | 2.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR) |
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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- Honda CD 70—a month
Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda CBR500R?
TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.
Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda CBR500R?
Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.
Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda CBR500R?
TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.
TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda CBR500R: which should I buy?
Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about goes furthest on a tank, most ground clearance. Buy Honda CBR500R if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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Photo credits
- TVS Apache RTR 160: Sri ram, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Honda CBR500R: MotorideSA, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.