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Yamaha MT-09 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Road Prince Shift 125

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 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Road Prince Shift 125

Road Prince Shift 125

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  • 123 cc
  • ~40 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-094
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3103
  3. Road Prince Shift 1252
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Best fuel averageRoad Prince Shift 125~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankRoad Prince Shift 125~400 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 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 31035.6 PS
Road Prince Shift 125—

Torque

Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Road Prince Shift 125—

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Road Prince Shift 125—

Engine size

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Road Prince Shift 125123 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha MT-09—
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Road Prince Shift 12540 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha MT-09—
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Road Prince Shift 125400 km

Top speed

Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Road Prince Shift 125—

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Road Prince Shift 125—

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Road Prince Shift 125—

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Road Prince Shift 125—

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09TVS Apache RTR 310Road Prince Shift 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan—
BrandYamaha · JapanTVS · IndiaRoad Prince · Pakistan
Type of bikeStreetStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~30 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank14 L11 L10 L
On a full tank—~330 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc312 cc123 cc
Cylinders311
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm—
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm—
Power to weight617 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne—
Top speed230 km/h150 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startKick
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height825 mm800 mm—
Ground clearance140 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,358 mm—
Colours——Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in cornersNo
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17—

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 310—a month
  • Road Prince Shift 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-09 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-09 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-09 or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-09 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if lightest, lowest seat 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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