Bike comparison

TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs Honda Shine 125

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

free, no sign-up
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 Pulsar NS200

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 24.5 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 3105
  2. Honda Shine 1254
  3. Bajaj Pulsar NS2000
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda Shine 125791 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 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 Pulsar NS20024.5 PS
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km
Honda Shine 125578 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310Bajaj Pulsar NS200Honda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaBajaj · IndiaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreetEveryday
Fuel average~30 km/l~35 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank11 L12 L10.5 L
On a full tank~330 km~420 km~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc199.5 cc124 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne154 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h136 km/h100 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)159 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm805 mm791 mm
Ground clearance180 mm168 mm162 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,363 mm1,285 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/80-17 / 130/70-1780/100-18 / 80/100-18

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.

free, no sign-up

What will petrol cost you?

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

  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS200—a month
  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 does around 35 km per litre against about 30 km/l for TVS Apache RTR 310, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 weighs about 159 kg and TVS Apache RTR 310 about 169 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is easier to push and park.

Compare TVS Apache RTR 310 with

What riders in Pakistan compare most, and a few famous rivalries from around the world.

Every brand

Tap a brand to see its bikes.

Photo credits

Pick a bike

free, no sign-up

Ask us on WhatsApp

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.

Welcome back

Sign in to post ads, save bikes and get alerts. No password needed.

or with your email

  • Free forever
  • No password
  • Every ad checked

By continuing you agree to our terms.

on its way

Check your inbox

Open Gmail

Only the newest email works.

Can't find it? Look in Spam or Promotions.