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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Yamaha MT-09 vs Benelli Leoncino 500

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

Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Benelli Leoncino 500

Benelli Leoncino 500

Rs 2,100,000

dealer list price

  • 500 cc
  • 48 PS
  • ~22 km/l
  • 207 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 3104
  2. Yamaha MT-094
  3. Benelli Leoncino 5001
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 310~330 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Leoncino 500785 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
Yamaha MT-09119 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Yamaha MT-09—
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Yamaha MT-09—
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
Benelli Leoncino 500—

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Yamaha MT-09140 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500—

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310Yamaha MT-09Benelli Leoncino 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000
BrandTVS · IndiaYamaha · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetStreetClassic
Fuel average~30 km/l—~22 km/l
Petrol tank11 L14 L13.5 L
On a full tank~330 km—~297 km
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc890 cc500 cc
Cylinders132
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h230 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)193 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm825 mm785 mm
Ground clearance180 mm140 mm—
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,430 mm1,460 mm
Colours——Black, Grey, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17
Suspension (front / back)——50 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
  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Yamaha MT-09?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 310 or Yamaha MT-09: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Yamaha MT-09 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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