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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Vespa Primavera 150 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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
Vespa Primavera 150

Vespa Primavera 150

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 12.9 PS
  • ~40 km/l

Steel monocoque body

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. Vespa Primavera 1500
  • 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
Vespa Primavera 15012.9 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Vespa Primavera 15012.8 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Vespa Primavera 150—
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Vespa Primavera 150155 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Vespa Primavera 15040 km/l
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Vespa Primavera 150280 km
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Vespa Primavera 150—
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Vespa Primavera 150—
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Vespa Primavera 150790 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Vespa Primavera 150—
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Vespa Primavera 150Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaVespa · ItalySuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetScooterAdventure
Fuel average~45 km/l~40 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L7 L20 L
On a full tank~540 km~280 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc155 cc776 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm12.9 PS @ 7,750 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm12.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne—367 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h—200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speedAutomatic (CVT)6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)—230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm790 mm855 mm
Ground clearance180 mm—220 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,340 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 200 / Drum 140Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSFront wheelFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-12 / 120/70-1290/90-21 / 150/70-17

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
  • Vespa Primavera 150—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Vespa Primavera 150?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Vespa Primavera 150, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Vespa Primavera 150?

TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Vespa Primavera 150 makes 12.9 PS @ 7,750 rpm.

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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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