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Yamaha MT-09 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 198 cc
  • 20.8 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-094
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  4. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V0
  • 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 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
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V20.8 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha MT-09—
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha MT-09—
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09TVS Apache RTR 310TVS Apache RTR 200 4VTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanTVS · IndiaTVS · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average—~30 km/l~40 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L11 L12 L12 L
On a full tank—~330 km~480 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc312 cc198 cc160 cc
Cylinders3111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Oil and airAir
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight617 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne137 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h150 km/h127 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height825 mm800 mm800 mm790 mm
Ground clearance140 mm180 mm180 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,358 mm1,353 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 270 / Disc 240Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 130/70-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17

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
  • TVS Apache RTR 200 4V—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—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 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.