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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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 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

Hero Splendor Plus

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R35
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 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 YZF-R342 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3TVS Apache RTR 310Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanTVS · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeSportsStreetEveryday
Fuel average~27 km/l~30 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank14 L11 L9.8 L
On a full tank~378 km~330 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc312 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h150 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm800 mm785 mm
Ground clearance160 mm180 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,358 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18
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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 does around 30 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 310?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 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.

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