TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Bajaj CNG Bike
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Apache RTR 310 and Bajaj CNG Bike are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Apache RTR 310 costs ₹1,21,046 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 116% extra.
The CNG Bike takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Apache RTR 310 and 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹1,21,046 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹2,25,283), about ₹3,830 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 30 kmpl. That is roughly ₹19,719 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Apache RTR 310
Apache RTR 310 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 208 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Apache RTR 310
Apache RTR 310 adds single-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake and more that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
Apache RTR 310
Apache RTR 310 gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, projector headlamp and colour tft console and 4 more items.
City manners
CNG Bike
CNG Bike is 20 kg lighter and taller in the seat (825 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Apache RTR 310.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Apache RTR 310 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is naked sports enthusiasts
- your priority is weekend canyon rides
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Apache RTR 310 | CNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,25,283 | ₹1,04,237 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,55,800 | ₹1,19,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,47,890 | ₹49,295 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹12,280 | ₹5,732 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,45,970 | ₹2,04,427 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSApache RTR 310 | BajajCNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,25,283 | ₹1,04,237 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹7,140 | ₹3,310 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 312.1 cc | 125 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 35.1 bhp | 9.3 bhp |
| Torque | 28.7 Nm | 9.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 30 kmpl | 91 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 93 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 169 kg | 149 kg |
| Fuel tank | 11 L | — |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1358 mm | 1340 mm |
| Length | 1991 mm | — |
| Width | 831 mm | — |
| Height | 1154 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | CBS |
| Front suspension | USD fork 43 mm diameter | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Solid Die cast Aluminium swing arm directly hinged monoshox, pre-load adjustable | Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-R17 | 90/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-R17 | 120/70-16 |
Apache RTR 310 vs CNG Bike: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Apache RTR 310 or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹1,21,046 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹2,25,283 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Apache RTR 310 or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 30 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Apache RTR 310 and CNG Bike in Delhi?
- About ₹1,36,400: roughly ₹2,55,800 for the Apache RTR 310 and ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹4,45,970 for the Apache RTR 310 and ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹2,41,543 ahead.
