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Yamaha MT-09 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Benelli 302S

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

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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

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
Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Yamaha MT-094
  3. Benelli 302S0
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 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-09617 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 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-09119 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha MT-09—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha MT-09—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Benelli 302S400 km

Top speed

Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Benelli 302S—

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09TVS Apache RTR 160Benelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000
BrandYamaha · JapanTVS · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12 L16 L
On a full tank—~540 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc160 cc300 cc
Cylinders312
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight617 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne—
Top speed230 km/h114 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height825 mm790 mm795 mm
Ground clearance140 mm180 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,300 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height——2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
Colours——Black, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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 Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-09 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-09 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-09 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-09 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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