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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha NMAX 155 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
Yamaha NMAX 155

Yamaha NMAX 155

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 15.1 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 131 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 1604
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. Yamaha NMAX 1552
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha NMAX 15514 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 seatYamaha NMAX 155765 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
Yamaha NMAX 15515.1 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Yamaha NMAX 15514 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Yamaha NMAX 155115 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Yamaha NMAX 155155 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Yamaha NMAX 15540 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Yamaha NMAX 155284 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Yamaha NMAX 155110 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Yamaha NMAX 155131 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Yamaha NMAX 155765 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Yamaha NMAX 155—
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Yamaha NMAX 155Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaYamaha · JapanHero · India
Type of bikeStreetScooterEveryday
Fuel average~45 km/l~40 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank12 L7.1 L9.8 L
On a full tank~540 km~284 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc155 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne115 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h110 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)131 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm765 mm785 mm
Ground clearance180 mm—165 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,340 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 230 / Disc 230Drum / Drum
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-13 / 130/70-132.75-18 / 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
  • Yamaha NMAX 155—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Yamaha NMAX 155, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Yamaha NMAX 155 makes 15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha NMAX 155 weighs about 131 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Yamaha NMAX 155 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha NMAX 155: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about most power, quickest (power to weight). Buy Yamaha NMAX 155 if most pulling power, 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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