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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Ducati Monster vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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

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Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 17.2 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg
Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1603
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS160~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS160~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 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

Bajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS160Ducati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 310
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 bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l—~30 km/l
Petrol tank12 L14 L11 L
On a full tank~480 km—~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc937 cc312 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight113 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed125 km/h230 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm820 mm800 mm
Ground clearance176 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,372 mm1,474 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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 Pulsar NS160—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Ducati Monster?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 weighs about 152 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Ducati Monster if most power, most pulling power 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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