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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Unique UD 70 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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
Unique UD 70

Unique UD 70

Rs 118,500

dealer list price

  • 72 cc
  • ~50 km/l
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R35
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Unique UD 701
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageUnique UD 70~50 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 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-R342 PS
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
Unique UD 7072 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
Unique UD 7050 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
Unique UD 70450 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
Unique UD 70135 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3Unique UD 70TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 118,500Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanUnique · PakistanTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsEverydayStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~50 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L9 L12 L
On a full tank~378 km~450 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc72 cc160 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm—16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm—13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne—117 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h—114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)—137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm—790 mm
Ground clearance160 mm135 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm—1,300 mm
Length × width × height—1,880 × 751 × 920 mm—
Colours—Black, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsNoFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-172.25-17 / 2.50-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17
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
  • Unique UD 70—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Unique UD 70?

Unique UD 70 does around 50 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or Unique UD 70: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Unique UD 70 if best fuel average 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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