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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Benelli 302S vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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 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

Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. Benelli 302S0
  4. TVS Apache RTR 3100
  • 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
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
Benelli 302S—
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
Benelli 302S25 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
Benelli 302S400 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
Benelli 302S—
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
Benelli 302S—
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Suzuki V-Strom 800DEBenelli 302STVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaSuzuki · JapanBenelli · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetAdventureStreetStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l—~25 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank12 L20 L16 L11 L
On a full tank~540 km—~400 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc776 cc300 cc312 cc
Cylinders1221
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne—211 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h200 km/h—150 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)230 kg (with fluids)—169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm855 mm795 mm800 mm
Ground clearance180 mm220 mm140 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,570 mm1,410 mm1,358 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 310 ×2 / Disc 260Disc ×2 / DiscDisc 300 / Disc 240
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 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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