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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

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
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 198 cc
  • 20.8 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja 5005
  2. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V3
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 200 4V~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 200 4V~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 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
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V20.8 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310Kawasaki Ninja 500TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaKawasaki · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetSportsStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l~27 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank11 L14 L12 L
On a full tank~330 km~378 km~480 km
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc451 cc198 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne137 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h185 km/h127 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)171 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm785 mm800 mm
Ground clearance180 mm135 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,375 mm1,353 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 310 / Disc 220Disc 270 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 130/70-17

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
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 200 4V—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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