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Yamaha MT-15 V2 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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

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Yamaha MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. Yamaha MT-15 V23
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha MT-15 V2~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha MT-15 V2~450 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-15 V2Suzuki V-Strom 800DETVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanSuzuki · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetAdventureStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l—~30 km/l
Petrol tank10 L20 L11 L
On a full tank~450 km—~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc776 cc312 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed130 km/h200 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight141 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm855 mm800 mm
Ground clearance170 mm220 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,335 mm1,570 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)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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  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if most power, most pulling power 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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