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TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs Honda CBR500R 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 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 198 cc
  • 20.8 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg
Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

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. Honda CBR500R5
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V1
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 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
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm
Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t
Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l
Honda CBR500R27 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km
Honda CBR500R462 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h
Honda CBR500R180 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm
Honda CBR500R785 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm
Honda CBR500R130 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 200 4VHonda CBR500RHero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaHonda · JapanHero · India
Type of bikeStreetSportsEveryday
Fuel average~40 km/l~27 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank12 L17.1 L9.8 L
On a full tank~480 km~462 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size198 cc471 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)Air
Power20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight137 PS / tonne248 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed127 km/h180 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)192 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm785 mm785 mm
Ground clearance180 mm130 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,353 mm1,410 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 240Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 130/70-17120/70-17 / 160/60-172.75-18 / 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?

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  • TVS Apache RTR 200 4V—a month
  • Honda CBR500R—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V or Honda CBR500R?

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V does around 40 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V or Honda CBR500R?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 200 4V makes 20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V or Honda CBR500R?

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V weighs about 152 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V or Honda CBR500R: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 200 4V if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Honda CBR500R if most power, most pulling power 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.