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Ducati Monster vs Honda CD 70 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 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
Honda CD 70

Honda CD 70

Rs 159,900

official price

  • 72 cc
  • ~55 km/l
  • 82 kg
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

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. Honda CD 702
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  4. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CD 70~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CD 7082 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 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 CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Honda CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Honda CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Honda CD 7072 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
Honda CD 7055 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
Honda CD 70468 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Honda CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Honda CD 7082 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Honda CD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Honda CD 70136 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterHonda CD 70TVS Apache RTR 310TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 159,900Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyHonda · JapanTVS · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average—~55 km/l~30 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L8.5 L11 L12 L
On a full tank—~468 km~330 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc72 cc312 cc160 cc
Cylinders2111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm—35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm—28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne—211 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h—150 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injection—Fuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)82 kg (dry)169 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm—800 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—136 mm180 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm—1,358 mm1,300 mm
Length × width × height—1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm——
Colours—Blue, Red, Black——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245—Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—Both wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-172.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 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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  • Honda CD 70—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Honda CD 70?

Honda CD 70 weighs about 82 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Honda CD 70 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or Honda CD 70: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CD 70 if best fuel average, lightest 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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