Earlier version in photoYamaha YZF-R1
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 998 cc
- 200 PS
- 201 kg
Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes
Bike comparison
Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS Apache RTR 310
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
Hero Splendor Plus
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 97.2 cc
- 8 PS
- ~65 km/l
- 112 kg
One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world
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.
- Yamaha YZF-R14
- Hero Splendor Plus4
- TVS Apache RTR 3101
- Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
- Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
- Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
- Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
- LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
- Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
- Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Yamaha YZF-R1 |  Hero Splendor Plus |  TVS Apache RTR 310 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Yamaha · Japan | Hero · India | TVS · India |
| Type of bike | Sports | Everyday | Street |
| Fuel average | — | ~65 km/l | ~30 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 17 L | 9.8 L | 11 L |
| On a full tank | — | ~637 km | ~330 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 998 cc | 97.2 cc | 312 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Air | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm | 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm | 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm |
| Torque | 113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm | 8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm |
| Power to weight | 995 PS / tonne | 71 PS / tonne | 211 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 299 km/h | 87 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 4-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self and kick | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 201 kg (with fluids) | 112 kg (with fluids) | 169 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 855 mm | 785 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 165 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm | 1,236 mm | 1,358 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220 | Drum / Drum | Disc 300 / Disc 240 |
| ABS | Both wheels, works in corners | No (linked brakes) | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 190/55-17 | 2.75-18 / 2.75-18 | 110/70-17 / 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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- Hero Splendor Plus—a month
- TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
Questions people ask
Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Hero Splendor Plus?
Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.
Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Hero Splendor Plus?
Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.
Yamaha YZF-R1 or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?
Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Hero Splendor Plus 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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Photo credits
- Yamaha YZF-R1: Jakub "Flyz1" Maciejewski, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hero Splendor Plus: Sonachalam 2k Ramalingame, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TVS Apache RTR 310: Crazyranga, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.