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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Benelli Leoncino 500

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 Leoncino 500

Benelli Leoncino 500

Rs 2,100,000

dealer list price

  • 500 cc
  • 48 PS
  • ~22 km/l
  • 207 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Benelli Leoncino 5001
  • 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 seatBenelli Leoncino 500785 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 Leoncino 50048 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
Benelli Leoncino 500—

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500—

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Suzuki V-Strom 800DEBenelli Leoncino 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000
BrandTVS · IndiaSuzuki · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetAdventureClassic
Fuel average~45 km/l—~22 km/l
Petrol tank12 L20 L13.5 L
On a full tank~540 km—~297 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc776 cc500 cc
Cylinders122
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne
Top speed114 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)230 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm855 mm785 mm
Ground clearance180 mm220 mm—
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,570 mm1,460 mm
Colours——Black, Grey, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17
Suspension (front / back)——50 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

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 Leoncino 500—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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