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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 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

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 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. Kawasaki Ninja 5005
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 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
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310Kawasaki Ninja 500Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaKawasaki · JapanHero · India
Type of bikeStreetSportsEveryday
Fuel average~30 km/l~27 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank11 L14 L9.8 L
On a full tank~330 km~378 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc451 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h185 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)171 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm785 mm785 mm
Ground clearance180 mm135 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,375 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 310 / Disc 220Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 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
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

TVS Apache RTR 310 does around 30 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 310 or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 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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