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Ducati Monster vs BMW G 310 R 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
BMW G 310 R

BMW G 310 R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 313 cc
  • 34 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 164 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. Ducati Monster4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. BMW G 310 R1
  • 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 seatBMW G 310 R785 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
BMW G 310 R34 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
BMW G 310 R28 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
BMW G 310 R207 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
BMW G 310 R313 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
BMW G 310 R30 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
BMW G 310 R330 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
BMW G 310 R143 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
BMW G 310 R164 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
BMW G 310 R785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterBMW G 310 RTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyBMW Motorrad · GermanyTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average—~30 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L11 L12 L
On a full tank—~330 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc313 cc160 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm34 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne207 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h143 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)164 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm785 mm790 mm
Ground clearance——180 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,374 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 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
Suspension (front / back)—41 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • BMW G 310 R—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or BMW G 310 R?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; BMW G 310 R makes 34 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or BMW G 310 R?

BMW G 310 R weighs about 164 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so BMW G 310 R is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or BMW G 310 R: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy BMW G 310 R if lowest seat 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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