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Ducati Monster vs Honda CBR500R vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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
Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3103
  3. Honda CBR500R2
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CBR500R~462 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 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
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Honda CBR500R43 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
Honda CBR500R27 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
Honda CBR500R462 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Honda CBR500R180 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Honda CBR500R785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Honda CBR500R130 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterHonda CBR500RTVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyHonda · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetSportsStreet
Fuel average—~27 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank14 L17.1 L11 L
On a full tank—~462 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc471 cc312 cc
Cylinders221
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne248 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h180 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)192 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm785 mm800 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,410 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Honda CBR500R—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Honda CBR500R?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Honda CBR500R?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or Honda CBR500R: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CBR500R if goes furthest on a tank, 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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