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Ducati Monster vs Aprilia RSV4 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

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Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
Aprilia RSV4

Aprilia RSV4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1099 cc
  • 217 PS
  • 202 kg

V4 engine

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. Aprilia RSV44
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  3. Ducati Monster0
  • Most powerAprilia RSV4217 PS
  • Most pulling powerAprilia RSV4125 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Aprilia RSV41074 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedAprilia RSV4305 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
Aprilia RSV4217 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Aprilia RSV4125 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Aprilia RSV41,074 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Aprilia RSV41,099 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Aprilia RSV4305 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Aprilia RSV4202 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Aprilia RSV4851 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterAprilia RSV4TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyAprilia · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetSportsStreet
Fuel average——~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L17.9 L12 L
On a full tank——~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc1099 cc160 cc
Cylinders241
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm217 PS @ 13,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne1074 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h305 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)202 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm851 mm790 mm
Ground clearance——180 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,436 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 200/55-1790/90-17 / 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Aprilia RSV4?

Aprilia RSV4 makes 217 PS @ 13,000 rpm; Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Aprilia RSV4?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Aprilia RSV4 about 202 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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