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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Honda Shine 125 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 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

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. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. Honda Shine 1250
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 160114 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 Shine 12510.7 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Honda Shine 125578 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Honda Shine 125Hero 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 bikeStreetEverydayEveryday
Fuel average~45 km/l~55 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank12 L10.5 L9.8 L
On a full tank~540 km~578 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc124 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h100 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm791 mm785 mm
Ground clearance180 mm162 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,285 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Drum / DrumDrum / Drum
ABSFront wheelNo (linked brakes)No (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-1780/100-18 / 80/100-182.75-18 / 2.75-18

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 Shine 125—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—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.

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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.