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Ducati Monster vs BMW S 1000 RR 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 S 1000 RREarlier version in photo

BMW S 1000 RR2023 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 999 cc
  • 210 PS
  • 197 kg

ShiftCam variable valve timing

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. BMW S 1000 RR4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  3. Ducati Monster0
  • Most powerBMW S 1000 RR210 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW S 1000 RR1066 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW S 1000 RR303 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
BMW S 1000 RR210 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
BMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
BMW S 1000 RR1,066 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
BMW S 1000 RR999 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
BMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
BMW S 1000 RR197 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
BMW S 1000 RR832 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterBMW S 1000 RRTVS 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 bikeStreetSportsStreet
Fuel average——~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L16.5 L12 L
On a full tank——~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc999 cc160 cc
Cylinders241
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm210 PS @ 13,750 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne1066 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h303 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)197 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm832 mm790 mm
Ground clearance——180 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,457 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 320 ×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 / 190/55-1790/90-17 / 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 BMW S 1000 RR?

BMW S 1000 RR makes 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm; Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or BMW S 1000 RR?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and BMW S 1000 RR about 197 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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