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Ducati Monster vs Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Triumph Speed 400

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
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 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  4. Triumph Speed 4000
  • 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 310180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Triumph Speed 40040 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Triumph Speed 400398 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Triumph Speed 40030 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Triumph Speed 400390 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Triumph Speed 400170 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Triumph Speed 400170 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Triumph Speed 400790 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Triumph Speed 400158 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterHero Splendor PlusTVS Apache RTR 310Triumph Speed 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyHero · IndiaTVS · IndiaTriumph · United Kingdom
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreetClassic
Fuel average—~65 km/l~30 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank14 L9.8 L11 L13 L
On a full tank—~637 km~330 km~390 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc97.2 cc312 cc398 cc
Cylinders2111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne235 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h87 km/h150 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)170 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm785 mm800 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—165 mm180 mm158 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,236 mm1,358 mm1,377 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-172.75-18 / 2.75-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)———43 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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  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • Triumph Speed 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Hero Splendor Plus?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Hero Splendor Plus if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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.