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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs Aprilia RS 457

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

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

Aprilia RS 457

Aprilia RS 457

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 457 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 175 kg

Ride-by-wire with three riding modes and traction control

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Aprilia RS 4573
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerAprilia RS 45747.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerAprilia RS 45743.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 310150 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
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Aprilia RS 45747.6 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Aprilia RS 45743.5 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Aprilia RS 457457 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Aprilia RS 45727 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Aprilia RS 457351 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Aprilia RS 457—

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Aprilia RS 457175 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Aprilia RS 457800 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Aprilia RS 457—

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310Hero Splendor PlusAprilia RS 457
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaHero · IndiaAprilia · Italy
Type of bikeStreetEverydaySports
Fuel average~30 km/l~65 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank11 L9.8 L13 L
On a full tank~330 km~637 km~351 km
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc97.2 cc457 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne272 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h87 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)175 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm785 mm800 mm
Ground clearance180 mm165 mm—
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,236 mm1,350 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Drum / DrumDisc 320 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Aprilia RS 457—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 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 Hero Splendor Plus?

TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and TVS Apache RTR 310 about 169 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 310 or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if you care most about highest top speed, most ground clearance. Buy Hero Splendor Plus if best fuel average, 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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