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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs KTM RC 390 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Benelli 302S

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
TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. KTM RC 3904
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3100
  4. Benelli 302S0
  • 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
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
KTM RC 390266 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Benelli 302S400 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Benelli 302S—

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160KTM RC 390TVS Apache RTR 310Benelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000
BrandTVS · IndiaKTM · AustriaTVS · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetSportsStreetStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~28 km/l~30 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank12 L9.5 L11 L16 L
On a full tank~540 km~266 km~330 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc373 cc312 cc300 cc
Cylinders1112
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne—
Top speed114 km/h170 km/h150 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)169 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height790 mm820 mm800 mm795 mm
Ground clearance180 mm178 mm180 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,340 mm1,358 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height———2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
Colours———Black, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • Benelli 302S—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.