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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Hero Thriller 160R

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

৳480,000
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Hero Thriller 160R

Hero Thriller 160R

৳203,990
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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Hero Thriller 160R - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Hero Thriller 160R - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the TVS Apache RTR 310 and Hero Thriller 160R? This comprehensive comparison covers everything you need to know to make the right choice for your motorcycle needs in Bangladesh.

💰 Price Comparison Bangladesh 2025

The TVS Apache RTR 310 is priced at 480,000 BDT while the Hero Thriller 160R costs 203,990 BDT. The TVS Apache RTR 310 is 276,010 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

🔧 Technical Specifications

The TVS Apache RTR 310 features a N/Acc engine from TVS, making it a strong contender in the Sports Bike category. The Hero Thriller 160R comes with a N/Acc engine from Hero, positioning it well in the Street Sports segment.

⚡ Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: TVS vs Hero - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 480,000 BDT vs 203,990 BDT
  • Bike Category: Sports Bike vs Street Sports
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

🎯 Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose TVS Apache RTR 310 if you prefer TVS's engineering, Sports Bike characteristics, and the 480,000 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose Hero Thriller 160R if Hero's reputation, Street Sports features, and 203,990 BDT pricing align better with your requirements.

🏆 Final Recommendation

Both motorcycles have strong dealer networks in Bangladesh. Consider test riding both bikes before making your final decision. Factor in after-sales service, spare parts availability, and fuel efficiency based on your specific usage pattern.

💡 Expert Tip: Visit authorized dealers in Dhaka, Chittagong, or your local area to experience both bikes firsthand and negotiate the best price including insurance and registration.

Complete Specifications Comparison

Basic Information

Engine Type
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, fuel injected
Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SI
Engine Type
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, fuel injected
Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SI
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
6-Speed Manual
Manual
Transmission Type
6-Speed Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Wet multi-plate with slipper clutch
Wet, Multi-plate
Clutch Type
Wet multi-plate with slipper clutch
Wet, Multi-plate
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Brand
TVS
Hero
Brand
TVS
Hero
Model
TVS Apache RTR 310
Hero Thriller 160R
Model
TVS Apache RTR 310
Hero Thriller 160R
Bike Name
TVS Apache RTR 310
Hero Thriller 160R
Bike Name
TVS Apache RTR 310
Hero Thriller 160R
Model Year
2025
2025
Model Year
2025
2025
Category/Type
Sports
Street Sports
Category/Type
Sports
Street Sports
Country of Origin
India
India
Country of Origin
India
India
Assembly Location
India
India
Assembly Location
India
India
Status
Upcoming / Available
Available
Status
Upcoming / Available
Available
Colors Available
Red, Black
White, Red, Blue
Colors Available
Red, Black
White, Red, Blue
Battery Type
Maintenance Free Lead Acid
MF (Maintenance Free)
Battery Type
Maintenance Free Lead Acid
MF (Maintenance Free)
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Split Seat
Split Seat
Seat Type
Split Seat
Split Seat
Handle Type
Clip-On
Standard
Handle Type
Clip-On
Standard
Frame Type
Steel Trellis Frame
Tubular Diamond
Frame Type
Steel Trellis Frame
Tubular Diamond
Swingarm Type
Solid Die Cast Aluminium
Rectangular Tubular
Swingarm Type
Solid Die Cast Aluminium
Rectangular Tubular

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
312.12
160.0
Displacement (cc)
312.12
160.0
Maximum Power
35.09
15.00
Maximum Power
35.09
15.00
Maximum Torque
28.77
14.00
Maximum Torque
28.77
14.00
Peak Power
35.08 HP
15
Peak Power
35.08 HP
15
Number of Cylinders
1
1
Number of Cylinders
1
1
Valve Configuration
DOHC
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
SOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Bore
80.0
57.3
Bore
80.0
57.3
Stroke
62.1
63.6
Stroke
62.1
63.6
Bore x Stroke
80 mm x 62.1 mm
57.3 mm x 63.6 mm
Bore x Stroke
80 mm x 62.1 mm
57.3 mm x 63.6 mm
Compression Ratio
12.17 ± 0.35:1
10:1
Compression Ratio
12.17 ± 0.35:1
10:1
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air-cooled
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air-cooled
Fuel Supply System
Closed Loop EFI System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Supply System
Closed Loop EFI System
Fuel Injection
Ignition System
Electric Start
Digital DC CDI
Ignition System
Electric Start
Digital DC CDI
Engine Layout
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Engine Layout
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Engine Oil Grade
10W30
10W30
Engine Oil Grade
10W30
10W30
Valve Adjustment Interval
10000
12000
Valve Adjustment Interval
10000
12000
Starting System
Electric Start
Self & Kick
Starting System
Electric Start
Self & Kick
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.207
0.108
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.207
0.108
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
BS6
BS4
Emission Standard
BS6
BS4
Battery Power
N/A
48W
Battery Power
N/A
48W
Power Mode Indicator
Yes
No
Power Mode Indicator
Yes
No

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
1.7
1.2
Engine Oil Capacity
1.7
1.2
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.0
12.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.0
12.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
3035.0
42.0
Average Mileage
3035.0
42.0
Mileage City
N/A
N/A
Mileage City
N/A
N/A
Mileage Highway
N/A
N/A
Mileage Highway
N/A
N/A
Load Capacity
130
150
Load Capacity
130
150
Battery Capacity
125.0
124.0
Battery Capacity
125.0
124.0
Range
Approx. 330 km
480 km (full tank, approx.)
Range
Approx. 330 km
480 km (full tank, approx.)
Range Indicator
Yes
No
Range Indicator
Yes
No
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
150
135
Top Speed
150
135
Acceleration (0-60)
Approx. 3.5 seconds
4.7 sec (approx.)
Acceleration (0-60)
Approx. 3.5 seconds
4.7 sec (approx.)
Acceleration (0-100)
Approx. 6.5 seconds
14.5 sec (approx.)
Acceleration (0-100)
Approx. 6.5 seconds
14.5 sec (approx.)
Quick Shifter
No
No
Quick Shifter
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
6
5
Number of Gears
6
5
Gear Pattern
6-Speed
1-N-2-3-4-5
Gear Pattern
6-Speed
1-N-2-3-4-5
Gear Ratios
N/A
5-speed
Gear Ratios
N/A
5-speed
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
15000
15000
Chain/Belt Life
15000
15000

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
1991
2029
Overall Length
1991
2029
Overall Width
831
793
Overall Width
831
793
Overall Height
1154
1052
Overall Height
1154
1052
Wheelbase
1358
1327
Wheelbase
1358
1327
Ground Clearance
180
170
Ground Clearance
180
170
Seat Height
800
790
Seat Height
800
790
Step-up Seat Height
Yes
790 mm
Step-up Seat Height
Yes
790 mm
Kerb Weight
169.0
138.0
Kerb Weight
169.0
138.0
Gross Weight
169
138
Gross Weight
169
138
Battery Weight
~3 kg
1.5 kg
Battery Weight
~3 kg
1.5 kg

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc with Dual Channel ABS
Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc with Dual Channel ABS
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc with Dual Channel ABS
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc with Dual Channel ABS
Disc
Front Brake Size
300.0
276.0
Front Brake Size
300.0
276.0
Rear Brake Size
240.0
220.0
Rear Brake Size
240.0
220.0
ABS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
ABS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Brake Pad Life
10000
10000
Brake Pad Life
10000
10000
Braking Distance
~17 m (from 60 km/h)
60–0 km/h in 17m (approx.)
Braking Distance
~17 m (from 60 km/h)
60–0 km/h in 17m (approx.)
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
USD Fork
Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
USD Fork
Telescopic
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock
7-step adjustable mono-shock
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock
7-step adjustable mono-shock
Front Suspension Travel
41.0
130.0
Front Suspension Travel
41.0
130.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Adjustable Controls
Yes (Suspension preload, compression, rebound)
Yes
Adjustable Controls
Yes (Suspension preload, compression, rebound)
Yes
Climbing Ability
Good
N/A
Climbing Ability
Good
N/A

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
110/70-17
100/80-17
Front Tyre Size
110/70-17
100/80-17
Rear Tyre Size
150/60-17
130/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
150/60-17
130/70-17
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
TVS
MRF
Tyre Brand
TVS
MRF
Tyre Life
15000
15000
Tyre Life
15000
15000
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy

Electrical & Battery

Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Rating
12V
12V
Battery Rating
12V
12V
Battery Life
2
2
Battery Life
2
2
Battery Warranty
6 Months–1 Year
1 year
Battery Warranty
6 Months–1 Year
1 year
Battery Removable
Yes
No
Battery Removable
Yes
No
Battery Replacement Cost
20003000
12001500
Battery Replacement Cost
20003000
12001500
Battery Health Check
No
No
Battery Health Check
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
No
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
USB Charging Port Available
N/A
Charging Port
USB Charging Port Available
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
USB Charging
Yes
No
USB Charging
Yes
No

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
Yes
No
Error Code Display
Yes
No
Headlight Type
LED
LED
Headlight Type
LED
LED
Tail Light Type
LED
LED
Tail Light Type
LED
LED
Turn Signal Type
LED
LED
Turn Signal Type
LED
LED
DRL
Yes (LED)
Yes
DRL
Yes (LED)
Yes
Hazard Light
No
No
Hazard Light
No
No
Display Type
Fully Digital
Digital
Display Type
Fully Digital
Digital
Speedometer Type
Fully Digital
Digital
Speedometer Type
Fully Digital
Digital
Odometer Type
Digital
Digital
Odometer Type
Digital
Digital
Tachometer Type
Digital
Digital
Tachometer Type
Digital
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Digital
Clock
Digital
Yes
Clock
Digital
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
Yes
Yes

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Mobile Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth with SmartXonnect)
No
Mobile Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth with SmartXonnect)
No
Bluetooth Features
Yes (Bluetooth connectivity with SmartXonnect)
No
Bluetooth Features
Yes (Bluetooth connectivity with SmartXonnect)
No
Navigation
Yes
No
Navigation
Yes
No
Riding Modes
Track, Rain, Sport, Urban, Supermoto
No
Riding Modes
Track, Rain, Sport, Urban, Supermoto
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
N/A
Reverse Mode
N/A
N/A

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
Small Windshield
No
Wind Protection
Small Windshield
No
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Footpeg Position
Sporty
Mid
Footpeg Position
Sporty
Mid
Storage Compartments
No
No
Storage Compartments
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
480000.00 BDT
N/A
Ex-showroom Price
480000.00 BDT
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
480000.00 BDT
৳203,990
Regular Price
480000.00 BDT
৳203,990
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
1500018000
1300014000
Registration Cost
1500018000
1300014000
Insurance Cost
30004500
50006000
Insurance Cost
30004500
50006000
EMI Options
Yes
Yes (varies by dealer)
EMI Options
Yes
Yes (varies by dealer)
Distributor/Seller
TVS Auto Bangladesh Ltd.
Hero Bangladesh
Distributor/Seller
TVS Auto Bangladesh Ltd.
Hero Bangladesh
Service Cost
15002000
10001500
Service Cost
15002000
10001500
Running Cost
Moderate
Low
Running Cost
Moderate
Low

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
6000 km
Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
6000 km
Service Reminder
Yes
No
Service Reminder
Yes
No
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Good
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Good
Service Intervals
5000
3000
Service Intervals
5000
3000
Warranty Terms
2 Years or 20,000 km
2 years or 30,000 km
Warranty Terms
2 Years or 20,000 km
2 years or 30,000 km
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