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Ducati Monster vs Honda Shine 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 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 Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

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
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 Shine 1253
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  4. TVS Apache RTR 3100
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
Honda Shine 12555 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
Honda Shine 125578 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Honda Shine 125162 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterHonda Shine 125TVS Apache RTR 160TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyHonda · JapanTVS · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average—~55 km/l~45 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank14 L10.5 L12 L11 L
On a full tank—~578 km~540 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc124 cc160 cc312 cc
Cylinders2111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h100 km/h114 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm791 mm790 mm800 mm
Ground clearance—162 mm180 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,285 mm1,300 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)Front wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1780/100-18 / 80/100-1890/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 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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  • Honda Shine 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Honda Shine 125?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or Honda Shine 125: which should I buy?

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

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