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Yamaha MT-07 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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

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Yamaha MT-07

Yamaha MT-072025 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 689 cc
  • 73.4 PS
  • 183 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
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-074
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerYamaha MT-0773.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0767 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-07210 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 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

Yamaha MT-0773.4 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0767 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-07689 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha MT-07—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha MT-07—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Yamaha MT-07210 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-07183 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-07805 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-07140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-07TVS Apache RTR 160Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanTVS · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~45 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12 L9.8 L
On a full tank—~540 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size689 cc160 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight401 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h114 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight183 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm790 mm785 mm
Ground clearance140 mm180 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,400 mm1,300 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-172.75-18 / 2.75-18
Suspension (front / back)41 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 160—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-07 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Yamaha MT-07 makes 73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-07 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Yamaha MT-07 about 183 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-07 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-07 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if most ground clearance 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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