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Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Ducati Monster

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

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Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 24.5 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 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

Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS2003
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS200~35 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS200~420 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS200159 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 NS20024.5 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS200TVS Apache RTR 310Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaTVS · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average~35 km/l~30 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L11 L14 L
On a full tank~420 km~330 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size199.5 cc312 cc937 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight154 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed136 km/h150 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight159 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm800 mm820 mm
Ground clearance168 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase1,363 mm1,358 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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 NS200—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 does around 35 km per litre against about 30 km/l for TVS Apache RTR 310, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 weighs about 159 kg and TVS Apache RTR 310 about 169 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS200 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if lowest seat, most ground clearance 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.