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TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs Hero Splendor Plus vs KTM 390 Duke

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 198 cc
  • 20.8 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 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

KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. KTM 390 Duke4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V1
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Duke37 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 390 Duke167 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V20.8 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
KTM 390 Duke44 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
KTM 390 Duke37 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
KTM 390 Duke373 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
KTM 390 Duke28 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
KTM 390 Duke375 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
KTM 390 Duke167 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
KTM 390 Duke163 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
KTM 390 Duke830 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
KTM 390 Duke151 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 200 4VHero Splendor PlusKTM 390 Duke
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaHero · IndiaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l~65 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank12 L9.8 L13.4 L
On a full tank~480 km~637 km~375 km
Engine and performance
Engine size198 cc97.2 cc373 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingOil and airAirLiquid (radiator)
Power20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight137 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne270 PS / tonne
Top speed127 km/h87 km/h167 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)163 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm785 mm830 mm
Ground clearance180 mm165 mm151 mm
Wheelbase1,353 mm1,236 mm1,357 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 240Drum / DrumDisc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 130/70-172.75-18 / 2.75-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)——43 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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • TVS Apache RTR 200 4V—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • KTM 390 Duke—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 40 km/l for TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V or Hero Splendor Plus?

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V makes 20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and TVS Apache RTR 200 4V about 152 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 200 4V if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Hero Splendor Plus if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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.