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Ducati Monster vs Bajaj Dominar 400 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
Bajaj Dominar 400

Bajaj Dominar 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 193 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

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

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Fuel average

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

On a full tank

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

Top speed

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

Weight

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

Seat height

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

Ground clearance

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

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterBajaj Dominar 400TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyBajaj · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetCruiserStreet
Fuel average—~27 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L13 L12 L
On a full tank—~351 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc373 cc160 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm40 PS @ 8,800 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne207 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h158 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)193 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm800 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—157 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,453 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 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, Ducati Monster or Bajaj Dominar 400?

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

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Bajaj Dominar 400?

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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