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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs KTM RC 390 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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
Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3103
  3. KTM RC 3901
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 310~330 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 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
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
KTM RC 390266 km
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310KTM RC 390Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaKTM · AustriaSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSportsAdventure
Fuel average~30 km/l~28 km/l—
Petrol tank11 L9.5 L20 L
On a full tank~330 km~266 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc373 cc776 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h170 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm820 mm855 mm
Ground clearance180 mm178 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,340 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17

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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  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • KTM RC 390—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 best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy KTM RC 390 if lightest 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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