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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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

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Yamaha YZF-R3Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R3

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 321 cc
  • 42 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 169 kg
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 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. Yamaha YZF-R35
  2. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3100
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 200 4V~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 200 4V~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R342 PS
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V20.8 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3TVS Apache RTR 200 4VTVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanTVS · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsStreetStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~40 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12 L11 L
On a full tank~378 km~480 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc198 cc312 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne137 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h127 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm800 mm800 mm
Ground clearance160 mm180 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,353 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Disc 270 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-1790/90-17 / 130/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)37 mm 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 YZF-R3—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 200 4V—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V does around 40 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 200 4V makes 20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V weighs about 152 kg and Yamaha YZF-R3 about 169 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 200 4V 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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