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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Honda CBR650R vs Hero Splendor Plus

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 CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR650R4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerHonda CBR650R95 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR650R63 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR650R225 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
Honda CBR650R95 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Honda CBR650R63 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Honda CBR650R649 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Honda CBR650R—
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Honda CBR650R—
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Honda CBR650R225 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Honda CBR650R209 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Honda CBR650R810 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Honda CBR650R130 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Honda CBR650RHero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaHonda · JapanHero · India
Type of bikeStreetSportsEveryday
Fuel average~45 km/l—~65 km/l
Petrol tank12 L15.4 L9.8 L
On a full tank~540 km—~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc649 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders141
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm95 PS @ 12,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne455 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h225 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)209 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm810 mm785 mm
Ground clearance180 mm130 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,450 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 180/55-172.75-18 / 2.75-18
Suspension (front / back)—41 mm Showa SFF-BP fork / Monoshock—

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 is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda CBR650R?

Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda CBR650R?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda CBR650R: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Honda CBR650R if most power, most pulling power 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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