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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Benelli 302S

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

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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

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
Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Yamaha YZF-R15 V42
  3. Benelli 302S2
  • Most powerBenelli 302S38 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli 302S25.6 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 YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 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 YZF-R15 V418.4 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R15 V440 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Benelli 302S400 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Benelli 302S—

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R15 V4TVS Apache RTR 160Benelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000
BrandYamaha · JapanTVS · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsStreetStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l~45 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank11 L12 L16 L
On a full tank~440 km~540 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc160 cc300 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne—
Top speed140 km/h114 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight142 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height815 mm790 mm795 mm
Ground clearance170 mm180 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,325 mm1,300 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm—2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
Colours——Black, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17
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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Yamaha YZF-R15 V4—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R15 V4, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 about 142 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if you care most about quickest (power to weight), highest top speed. 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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