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Yamaha MT-09 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Honda CB 150F

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-094
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Honda CB 150F2
  • 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
  • LightestHonda CB 150F124 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CB 150F766 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
Honda CB 150F—

Torque

Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Honda CB 150F—

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Honda CB 150F—

Engine size

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Honda CB 150F149.2 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha MT-09—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Honda CB 150F35 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha MT-09—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Honda CB 150F455 km

Top speed

Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Honda CB 150F—

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Honda CB 150F124 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Honda CB 150F766 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Honda CB 150F168 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09TVS Apache RTR 160Honda CB 150F
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 503,900
BrandYamaha · JapanTVS · IndiaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreetStandard
Fuel average—~45 km/l~35 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12 L13 L
On a full tank—~540 km~455 km
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc160 cc149.2 cc
Cylinders311
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm—
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm—
Power to weight617 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne—
Top speed230 km/h114 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start—
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)124 kg (dry)
Seat height825 mm790 mm766 mm
Ground clearance140 mm180 mm168 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,300 mm—
Length × width × height——2,051 × 760 × 1,085 mm
Colours——Blue, Red, Black, Silver
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200—
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheel—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-1780/100 – 18M/C (47P) / 90/90 – 18M/C (51P)

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
  • Honda CB 150F—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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