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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Suzuki GSX 125 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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
Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. Suzuki GSX 1251
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
  • Lowest seatSuzuki GSX 125770 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
Suzuki GSX 12510.6 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Suzuki GSX 1259.2 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Suzuki GSX 12584 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Suzuki GSX 125125 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Suzuki GSX 125—
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Suzuki GSX 125—
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Suzuki GSX 125—
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Suzuki GSX 125126 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Suzuki GSX 125770 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Suzuki GSX 125167 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Suzuki GSX 125Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 504,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaSuzuki · JapanHero · India
Type of bikeStreetStandardEveryday
Fuel average~45 km/l—~65 km/l
Petrol tank12 L14.2 L9.8 L
On a full tank~540 km—~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc125 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm9.2 Nm @ 7,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne84 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h—87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injection—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)126 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm770 mm785 mm
Ground clearance180 mm167 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,270 mm1,236 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 755 × 1,075 mm—
Colours—Red, Blue—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc / DrumDrum / Drum
ABSFront wheel—No (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-172.75 – 18 Tubeless / 90/90 – 18 Tubeless2.75-18 / 2.75-18

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Suzuki GSX 125?

TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Suzuki GSX 125 makes 10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Suzuki GSX 125?

Suzuki GSX 125 weighs about 126 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Suzuki GSX 125 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Suzuki GSX 125: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Suzuki GSX 125 if lowest seat 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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