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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha MT-07 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
Yamaha MT-07

Yamaha MT-072025 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 689 cc
  • 73.4 PS
  • 183 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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE3
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  3. Yamaha MT-072
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-07210 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
Yamaha MT-0773.4 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Yamaha MT-0767 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Yamaha MT-07689 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Yamaha MT-07210 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Yamaha MT-07183 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Yamaha MT-07805 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Yamaha MT-07140 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Yamaha MT-07Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaYamaha · JapanSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreetAdventure
Fuel average~45 km/l——
Petrol tank12 L14 L20 L
On a full tank~540 km——
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc689 cc776 cc
Cylinders122
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne401 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h210 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)183 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm805 mm855 mm
Ground clearance180 mm140 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,400 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—41 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

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha MT-07?

Yamaha MT-07 makes 73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha MT-07?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Yamaha MT-07 about 183 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha MT-07: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Yamaha MT-07 if quickest (power to weight), highest top speed 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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