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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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"

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 1290 Super Duke R4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3100
  • Most powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
KTM 1290 Super Duke R—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
KTM 1290 Super Duke R—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
KTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310KTM 1290 Super Duke RTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaKTM · AustriaTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l—~45 km/l
Petrol tank11 L16 L12 L
On a full tank~330 km—~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc1301 cc160 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h290 km/h114 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)189 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm835 mm790 mm
Ground clearance180 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,497 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 200/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17

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
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—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.

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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.