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Ducati Monster vs Honda CG 125S 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
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. Honda CG 125S4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CG 125S~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CG 125S~368 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CG 125S108 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CG 125S765 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 CG 125S—
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Honda CG 125S—
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Honda CG 125S—
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Honda CG 125S124.1 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
Honda CG 125S40 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
Honda CG 125S368 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Honda CG 125S—
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Honda CG 125S108 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Honda CG 125S765 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Honda CG 125S133 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterHonda CG 125STVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 286,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyHonda · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreet
Fuel average—~40 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank14 L9.2 L11 L
On a full tank—~368 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc124.1 cc312 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm—35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm—28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne—211 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h—150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injection—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf start—Self start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)108 kg (dry)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm765 mm800 mm
Ground clearance—133 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm—1,358 mm
Length × width × height—1,912 × 727 × 1,029 mm—
Colours—Red, Black—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245—Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-172.50 – 18 (38P) / 3.00 – 17 (50P)110/70-17 / 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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  • Honda CG 125S—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Honda CG 125S?

Honda CG 125S weighs about 108 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Honda CG 125S is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or Honda CG 125S: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CG 125S 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.