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Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Ducati Monster vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

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Bajaj Dominar 400

Bajaj Dominar 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 193 kg
Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
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. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. Bajaj Dominar 4000
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 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

Bajaj Dominar 40040 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Bajaj Dominar 40035 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Dominar 400207 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Dominar 400373 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Dominar 40027 km/l
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Dominar 400351 km
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Bajaj Dominar 400158 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Dominar 400193 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Dominar 400800 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Dominar 400157 mm
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Dominar 400Ducati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaDucati · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeCruiserStreetStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l—~45 km/l
Petrol tank13 L14 L12 L
On a full tank~351 km—~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc937 cc160 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight207 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed158 km/h230 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm820 mm790 mm
Ground clearance157 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,453 mm1,474 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17

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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  • Bajaj Dominar 400—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Dominar 400 or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Bajaj Dominar 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Dominar 400 or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Bajaj Dominar 400 about 193 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.

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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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