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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs KTM 390 Duke 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
KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 kg
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. KTM 390 Duke4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Crown CR 1252
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Duke37 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestCrown CR 12598 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 390 Duke167 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
KTM 390 Duke44 PS
Crown CR 125—

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
Crown CR 125—

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
Crown CR 125—

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Crown CR 125124 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
KTM 390 Duke28 km/l
Crown CR 12540 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
KTM 390 Duke375 km
Crown CR 125368 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
Crown CR 125—

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Crown CR 12598 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Crown CR 125770 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
KTM 390 Duke151 mm
Crown CR 125140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160KTM 390 DukeCrown CR 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 175,000
BrandTVS · IndiaKTM · AustriaCrown · Pakistan
Type of bikeStreetStreetEveryday
Fuel average~45 km/l~28 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank12 L13.4 L9.2 L
On a full tank~540 km~375 km~368 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc373 cc124 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm—
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm—
Power to weight117 PS / tonne270 PS / tonne—
Top speed114 km/h167 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startKick
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)163 kg (with fluids)98 kg (dry)
Seat height790 mm830 mm770 mm
Ground clearance180 mm151 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,357 mm—
Length × width × height——1,910 × 730 × 1,015 mm
Colours——Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 320 / Disc 230Drum / Drum
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsNo
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 150/60-172.50-18 / 3.00-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm upside-down 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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • KTM 390 Duke—a month
  • Crown CR 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or KTM 390 Duke?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM 390 Duke, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or KTM 390 Duke?

KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or KTM 390 Duke?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and KTM 390 Duke about 163 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or KTM 390 Duke: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy KTM 390 Duke 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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