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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 648 cc
  • 47 PS
  • ~25 km/l
  • 218 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6500
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 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
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65025 km/l
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Royal Enfield Interceptor 650Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaRoyal Enfield · IndiaSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetClassicAdventure
Fuel average~45 km/l~25 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L13.7 L20 L
On a full tank~540 km~343 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc648 cc776 cc
Cylinders122
CoolingAirOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm47 PS @ 7,150 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne216 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h170 km/h200 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)218 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm804 mm855 mm
Ground clearance180 mm174 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,398 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 320 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17100/90-18 / 130/70-1890/90-21 / 150/70-17

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
  • Royal Enfield Interceptor 650—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

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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.