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TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs Honda Shine 125 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 Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

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 200 4V5
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. Honda Shine 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
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km
Honda Shine 125578 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 200 4VHonda Shine 125Hero 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 bikeStreetEverydayEveryday
Fuel average~40 km/l~55 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank12 L10.5 L9.8 L
On a full tank~480 km~578 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size198 cc124 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingOil and airAirAir
Power20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight137 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed127 km/h100 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm791 mm785 mm
Ground clearance180 mm162 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,353 mm1,285 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 240Drum / DrumDrum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)No (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 130/70-1780/100-18 / 80/100-182.75-18 / 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 200 4V—a month
  • Honda Shine 125—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 does around 55 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 Honda Shine 125?

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V makes 20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and TVS Apache RTR 200 4V about 152 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

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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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