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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs KTM RC 390 vs Honda CD 70

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 RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg
Honda CD 70

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.

  1. KTM RC 3904
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Honda CD 702
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CD 70~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CD 7082 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 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 RC 39044 PS
Honda CD 70—

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm
Honda CD 70—

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Honda CD 70—

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc
Honda CD 7072 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l
Honda CD 7055 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
KTM RC 390266 km
Honda CD 70468 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h
Honda CD 70—

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg
Honda CD 7082 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm
Honda CD 70—

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm
Honda CD 70136 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160KTM RC 390Honda CD 70
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 159,900
BrandTVS · IndiaKTM · AustriaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSportsEveryday
Fuel average~45 km/l~28 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank12 L9.5 L8.5 L
On a full tank~540 km~266 km~468 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc373 cc72 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm—
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm—
Power to weight117 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne—
Top speed114 km/h170 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startKick
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)82 kg (dry)
Seat height790 mm820 mm—
Ground clearance180 mm178 mm136 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,340 mm—
Length × width × height——1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm
Colours——Blue, Red, Black
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 230—
ABSFront wheelBoth wheels—
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 150/60-172.25 – 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • Honda CD 70—a month

Questions people ask

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

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

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

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

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

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

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

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about goes furthest on a tank, lowest seat. Buy KTM RC 390 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.