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TVS Ntorq 125 vs KTM RC 390 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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TVS Ntorq 125

TVS Ntorq 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124.8 cc
  • 9.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 118 kg
KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 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 RC 3904
  2. TVS Ntorq 1253
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Ntorq 125~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Ntorq 125118 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Ntorq 125770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

TVS Ntorq 1259.4 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

TVS Ntorq 12510.6 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Ntorq 12580 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Ntorq 125124.8 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

TVS Ntorq 12545 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Ntorq 125261 km
KTM RC 390266 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

TVS Ntorq 12595 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

TVS Ntorq 125118 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

TVS Ntorq 125770 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Ntorq 125155 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Ntorq 125KTM RC 390TVS 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 bikeScooterSportsStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~28 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank5.8 L9.5 L12 L
On a full tank~261 km~266 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124.8 cc373 cc160 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power9.4 PS @ 7,000 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight80 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed95 km/h170 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
GearboxAutomatic (CVT)6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight118 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height770 mm820 mm790 mm
Ground clearance155 mm178 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,340 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 220 / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)100/80-12 / 110/80-12110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 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 Ntorq 125—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Ntorq 125 or KTM RC 390?

TVS Ntorq 125 does around 45 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Ntorq 125 or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; TVS Ntorq 125 makes 9.4 PS @ 7,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Ntorq 125 or KTM RC 390?

TVS Ntorq 125 weighs about 118 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so TVS Ntorq 125 is easier to push and park.

TVS Ntorq 125 or KTM RC 390: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Ntorq 125 if you care most about best fuel average, lightest. 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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