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TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs Hero Splendor Plus vs Road Prince Shift 125

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

Road Prince Shift 125

Road Prince Shift 125

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  • 123 cc
  • ~40 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V5
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. Road Prince Shift 1250
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 200 4V20.8 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 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 200 4V137 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 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
Road Prince Shift 125—

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Road Prince Shift 125—

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Road Prince Shift 125—

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Road Prince Shift 125123 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Road Prince Shift 12540 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Road Prince Shift 125400 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Road Prince Shift 125—

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Road Prince Shift 125—

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Road Prince Shift 125—

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Road Prince Shift 125—

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 200 4VHero Splendor PlusRoad Prince Shift 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan—
BrandTVS · IndiaHero · IndiaRoad Prince · Pakistan
Type of bikeStreetEverydayEveryday
Fuel average~40 km/l~65 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank12 L9.8 L10 L
On a full tank~480 km~637 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size198 cc97.2 cc123 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingOil and airAirAir
Power20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm—
Torque17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm—
Power to weight137 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne—
Top speed127 km/h87 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed4-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickKick
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height800 mm785 mm—
Ground clearance180 mm165 mm—
Wheelbase1,353 mm1,236 mm—
Colours——Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 240Drum / DrumDrum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)No
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 130/70-172.75-18 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • TVS Apache RTR 200 4V—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Road Prince Shift 125—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 power, most pulling power. 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.

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