Ducati Monster2021 on
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 937 cc
- 111 PS
- 188 kg
Bike comparison
Ducati Monster vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs TVS Apache RTR 160
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Kawasaki Ninja 500
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 451 cc
- 45 PS
- ~27 km/l
- 171 kg
Earlier version in photoTVS 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.
- Ducati Monster4
- TVS Apache RTR 1604
- Kawasaki Ninja 5001
- Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
- Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
- Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
- Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
- LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
- Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
- Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Ducati Monster |  Kawasaki Ninja 500 |  TVS Apache RTR 160 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Ducati · Italy | Kawasaki · Japan | TVS · India |
| Type of bike | Street | Sports | Street |
| Fuel average | — | ~27 km/l | ~45 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 14 L | 14 L | 12 L |
| On a full tank | — | ~378 km | ~540 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 937 cc | 451 cc | 160 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) | Air |
| Power | 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm | 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm | 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 590 PS / tonne | 263 PS / tonne | 117 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 185 km/h | 114 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 188 kg (with fluids) | 171 kg (with fluids) | 137 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 785 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 135 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,474 mm | 1,375 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245 | Disc 310 / Disc 220 | Disc 270 / Disc 200 |
| ABS | Both wheels, works in corners | Both wheels | Front wheel |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 | 90/90-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?
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- Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month
- TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
Questions people ask
Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm.
Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.
Ducati Monster or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?
Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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Photo credits
- Ducati Monster: Nicholas Gemini, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kawasaki Ninja 500: AVMOTO, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TVS Apache RTR 160: Sri ram, CC BY-SA 3.0
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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.