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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs KTM RC 390 vs Hero Splendor Plus 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 RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 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

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 RC 3904
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  4. TVS Apache RTR 1600
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 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 RC 39044 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
KTM RC 390266 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310KTM RC 390Hero Splendor PlusTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaKTM · AustriaHero · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetSportsEverydayStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l~28 km/l~65 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank11 L9.5 L9.8 L12 L
On a full tank~330 km~266 km~637 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc373 cc97.2 cc160 cc
Cylinders1111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)AirAir
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h170 km/h87 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)112 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm820 mm785 mm790 mm
Ground clearance180 mm178 mm165 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,340 mm1,236 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Front wheel
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-1890/90-17 / 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
  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

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

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

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

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

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

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and TVS Apache RTR 310 about 169 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

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

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