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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs KTM RC 390 vs KTM 200 Duke

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
KTM 200 Duke

KTM 200 Duke2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 25 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. KTM RC 3904
  3. KTM 200 Duke0
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 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 RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 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
KTM 200 Duke25 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm
KTM 200 Duke19.3 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t
KTM 200 Duke157 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc
KTM 200 Duke199.5 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l
KTM 200 Duke35 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
KTM RC 390266 km
KTM 200 Duke473 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h
KTM 200 Duke135 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg
KTM 200 Duke159 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm
KTM 200 Duke822 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm
KTM 200 Duke155 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160KTM RC 390KTM 200 Duke
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaKTM · AustriaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetSportsStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~28 km/l~35 km/l
Petrol tank12 L9.5 L13.5 L
On a full tank~540 km~266 km~473 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc373 cc199.5 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm25 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm19.3 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne157 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h170 km/h135 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)159 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm820 mm822 mm
Ground clearance180 mm178 mm155 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,340 mm1,357 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
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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  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • KTM 200 Duke—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 best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. 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.