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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Honda Shine 125 vs Suzuki GSX-8S

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

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

Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda Shine 1254
  2. Suzuki GSX-8S4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 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
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS
Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l
Suzuki GSX-8S—

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Honda Shine 125578 km
Suzuki GSX-8S—

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h
Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310Honda Shine 125Suzuki GSX-8S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaHonda · JapanSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l~55 km/l—
Petrol tank11 L10.5 L14 L
On a full tank~330 km~578 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc124 cc776 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm83 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne411 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h100 km/h210 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)202 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm791 mm810 mm
Ground clearance180 mm162 mm145 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,285 mm1,465 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Drum / DrumDisc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1780/100-18 / 80/100-18120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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
  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 does around 55 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 Honda Shine 125?

TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and TVS Apache RTR 310 about 169 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 310 or Honda Shine 125: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Honda Shine 125 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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