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Ducati Monster vs Benelli 302S vs Hero Splendor Plus 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
Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

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. Ducati Monster4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  4. Benelli 302S0
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 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
Benelli 302S38 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Benelli 302S—
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
Benelli 302S25 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
Benelli 302S400 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Benelli 302S—
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Benelli 302S—
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Benelli 302S140 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterBenelli 302SHero Splendor PlusTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyBenelli · ItalyHero · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetEverydayStreet
Fuel average—~25 km/l~65 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L16 L9.8 L12 L
On a full tank—~400 km~637 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc300 cc97.2 cc160 cc
Cylinders2211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)AirAir
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne—71 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h—87 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)—112 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm795 mm785 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—140 mm165 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,410 mm1,236 mm1,300 mm
Length × width × height—2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm——
Colours—Black, Green, White——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc ×2 / DiscDrum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Front wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-1890/90-17 / 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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  • Benelli 302S—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Benelli 302S?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Benelli 302S makes 38 PS @ 11,000 rpm.

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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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