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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Honda Shine 125 vs Crown CR 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

Crown
Crown CR 125

Crown CR 125

Rs 175,000

dealer list price

  • 124 cc
  • ~40 km/l
  • 98 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Honda Shine 1252
  3. Crown CR 1252
  • 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
  • LightestCrown CR 12598 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
  • Lowest seatCrown CR 125770 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 Shine 12510.7 PS
Crown CR 125—

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm
Crown CR 125—

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
Crown CR 125—

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc
Crown CR 125124 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l
Crown CR 12540 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Honda Shine 125578 km
Crown CR 125368 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h
Crown CR 125—

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg
Crown CR 12598 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm
Crown CR 125770 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm
Crown CR 125140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Honda Shine 125Crown CR 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 175,000
BrandTVS · IndiaHonda · JapanCrown · Pakistan
Type of bikeStreetEverydayEveryday
Fuel average~45 km/l~55 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank12 L10.5 L9.2 L
On a full tank~540 km~578 km~368 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc124 cc124 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm—
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm—
Power to weight117 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne—
Top speed114 km/h100 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startKick
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)98 kg (dry)
Seat height790 mm791 mm770 mm
Ground clearance180 mm162 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,285 mm—
Length × width × height——1,910 × 730 × 1,015 mm
Colours——Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Drum / DrumDrum / Drum
ABSFront wheelNo (linked brakes)No
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-1780/100-18 / 80/100-182.50-18 / 3.00-17

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
  • Honda Shine 125—a month
  • Crown CR 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 does around 55 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 Honda Shine 125?

TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda Shine 125: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda Shine 125 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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