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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Honda Shine 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 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

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

TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 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. TVS Apache RTR 3105
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. Honda Shine 1250
  4. TVS Apache RTR 1600
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 310211 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
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Honda Shine 125578 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310Honda Shine 125TVS Apache RTR 160Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaHonda · JapanTVS · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreetEveryday
Fuel average~30 km/l~55 km/l~45 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank11 L10.5 L12 L9.8 L
On a full tank~330 km~578 km~540 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc124 cc160 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders1111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAirAir
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h100 km/h114 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm791 mm790 mm785 mm
Ground clearance180 mm162 mm180 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,285 mm1,300 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)Front wheelNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1780/100-18 / 80/100-1890/90-17 / 110/80-172.75-18 / 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
  • Honda Shine 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—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.

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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.