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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs KTM 390 Duke 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 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 kg
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 390 Duke4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Duke37 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 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 390 Duke167 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 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
KTM 390 Duke44 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
KTM 390 Duke373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
KTM 390 Duke28 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
KTM 390 Duke375 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
KTM 390 Duke163 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
KTM 390 Duke830 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
KTM 390 Duke151 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310KTM 390 DukeTVS 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~28 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank11 L13.4 L12 L
On a full tank~330 km~375 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc373 cc160 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne270 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h167 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)163 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm830 mm790 mm
Ground clearance180 mm151 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,357 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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
  • KTM 390 Duke—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 310 or KTM 390 Duke?

TVS Apache RTR 310 does around 30 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM 390 Duke, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 310 or KTM 390 Duke?

KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 310 or KTM 390 Duke?

KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and TVS Apache RTR 310 about 169 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 310 or KTM 390 Duke: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy KTM 390 Duke 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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