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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Yamaha MT-15 V2 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

Yamaha MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 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. Yamaha MT-15 V23
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha MT-15 V2~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha MT-15 V2~450 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-15 V2141 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
Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310Yamaha MT-15 V2Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaYamaha · JapanSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreetAdventure
Fuel average~30 km/l~45 km/l—
Petrol tank11 L10 L20 L
On a full tank~330 km~450 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc155 cc776 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h130 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)141 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm810 mm855 mm
Ground clearance180 mm170 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,335 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/80-17 / 140/70-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—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
  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 does around 45 km per litre against about 30 km/l for TVS Apache RTR 310, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm; Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and TVS Apache RTR 310 about 169 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 310 or Yamaha MT-15 V2: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if you care most about lowest seat. Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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