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Yamaha MT-07 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs KTM RC 390

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
KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Yamaha MT-074
  3. KTM RC 3900
  • Most powerYamaha MT-0773.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0767 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-07210 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 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
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0767 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-07689 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha MT-07—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha MT-07—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Top speed

Yamaha MT-07210 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-07183 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-07805 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-07140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-07TVS Apache RTR 160KTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanTVS · IndiaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetStreetSports
Fuel average—~45 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12 L9.5 L
On a full tank—~540 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size689 cc160 cc373 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight401 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h114 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight183 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height805 mm790 mm820 mm
Ground clearance140 mm180 mm178 mm
Wheelbase1,400 mm1,300 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
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
  • KTM RC 390—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 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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