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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Suzuki GSX-8S 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
Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

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. Suzuki GSX-8S4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 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-8S83 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Suzuki GSX-8S—
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Suzuki GSX-8S—
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Suzuki GSX-8SHero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaSuzuki · JapanHero · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetEveryday
Fuel average~45 km/l—~65 km/l
Petrol tank12 L14 L9.8 L
On a full tank~540 km—~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc776 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm83 PS @ 8,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne411 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h210 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)202 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm810 mm785 mm
Ground clearance180 mm145 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,465 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 180/55-172.75-18 / 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Suzuki GSX-8S?

Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Suzuki GSX-8S?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Suzuki GSX-8S: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Suzuki GSX-8S 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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