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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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

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TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Bajaj Dominar 400

Bajaj Dominar 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 193 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3103
  3. Bajaj Dominar 4001
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Dominar 400~351 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Head to head

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

Power

TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Bajaj Dominar 40040 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Bajaj Dominar 40035 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Bajaj Dominar 400207 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Bajaj Dominar 400373 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Bajaj Dominar 40027 km/l
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Bajaj Dominar 400351 km
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Bajaj Dominar 400158 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Bajaj Dominar 400193 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Bajaj Dominar 400800 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Bajaj Dominar 400157 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310Bajaj Dominar 400Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaBajaj · IndiaSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetCruiserAdventure
Fuel average~30 km/l~27 km/l—
Petrol tank11 L13 L20 L
On a full tank~330 km~351 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc373 cc776 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm40 PS @ 8,800 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne207 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h158 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm800 mm855 mm
Ground clearance180 mm157 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,453 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17

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 310—a month
  • Bajaj Dominar 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Bajaj Dominar 400?

TVS Apache RTR 310 does around 30 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Bajaj Dominar 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Bajaj Dominar 400?

Bajaj Dominar 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Bajaj Dominar 400?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and Bajaj Dominar 400 about 193 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 310 or Bajaj Dominar 400: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if you care most about best fuel average, lightest. Buy Bajaj Dominar 400 if 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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