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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs KTM RC 390 vs Honda Shine 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 RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM RC 3904
  2. Honda Shine 1253
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 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 Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
KTM RC 390266 km
Honda Shine 125578 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160KTM RC 390Honda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaKTM · AustriaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSportsEveryday
Fuel average~45 km/l~28 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank12 L9.5 L10.5 L
On a full tank~540 km~266 km~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc373 cc124 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h170 km/h100 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm820 mm791 mm
Ground clearance180 mm178 mm162 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,340 mm1,285 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 230Drum / Drum
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 150/60-1780/100-18 / 80/100-18

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
  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • Honda Shine 125—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 lowest seat, most ground clearance. 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.

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