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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1301 cc
  • 180 PS
  • 189 kg

Nicknamed "The Beast"

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 1290 Super Duke R4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 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
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
KTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l—
Petrol tank11 L16 L
On a full tank~330 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc1301 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h290 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)189 kg (dry)
Seat height800 mm835 mm
Ground clearance180 mm—
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,497 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 200/55-17

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

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 310 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 310 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and KTM 1290 Super Duke R about 189 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 310 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R 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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