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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z 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 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 NS400Z

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 174 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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 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 NS400Z40 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z28 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z336 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z168 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310Bajaj Pulsar NS400ZHero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaBajaj · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetEveryday
Fuel average~30 km/l~28 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank11 L12 L9.8 L
On a full tank~330 km~336 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc373 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm40 PS @ 8,800 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne230 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h154 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)174 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm807 mm785 mm
Ground clearance180 mm168 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,344 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 320 / Disc 230Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 140/70-172.75-18 / 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z?

TVS Apache RTR 310 does around 30 km per litre against about 28 km/l for Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z 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 Pulsar NS400Z?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z about 174 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 310 or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z 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.

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