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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs TVS Ntorq 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
TVS Ntorq 125

TVS Ntorq 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124.8 cc
  • 9.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 118 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. TVS Ntorq 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 seatTVS Ntorq 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
TVS Ntorq 1259.4 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
TVS Ntorq 12510.6 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
TVS Ntorq 12580 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
TVS Ntorq 125124.8 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
TVS Ntorq 12545 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
TVS Ntorq 125261 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
TVS Ntorq 12595 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
TVS Ntorq 125118 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
TVS Ntorq 125770 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
TVS Ntorq 125155 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160TVS Ntorq 125Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaTVS · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeStreetScooterEveryday
Fuel average~45 km/l~45 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank12 L5.8 L9.8 L
On a full tank~540 km~261 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc124.8 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm9.4 PS @ 7,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne80 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h95 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speedAutomatic (CVT)4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)118 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm770 mm785 mm
Ground clearance180 mm155 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,285 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 220 / DrumDrum / Drum
ABSFront wheelNo (linked brakes)No (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17100/80-12 / 110/80-122.75-18 / 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
  • TVS Ntorq 125—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

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

TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm; TVS Ntorq 125 makes 9.4 PS @ 7,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or TVS Ntorq 125?

TVS Ntorq 125 weighs about 118 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so TVS Ntorq 125 is easier to push and park.

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

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Ntorq 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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