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Ducati Monster vs KTM 390 Adventure 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
KTM 390 Adventure

KTM 390 Adventure2020–2024

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 158 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. KTM 390 Adventure3
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankKTM 390 Adventure~406 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Adventure158 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Adventure200 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
KTM 390 Adventure44 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
KTM 390 Adventure37 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
KTM 390 Adventure373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
KTM 390 Adventure28 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
KTM 390 Adventure406 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
KTM 390 Adventure160 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
KTM 390 Adventure158 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
KTM 390 Adventure855 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
KTM 390 Adventure200 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterKTM 390 AdventureTVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyKTM · AustriaTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetAdventureStreet
Fuel average—~28 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank14 L14.5 L11 L
On a full tank—~406 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc373 cc312 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne278 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h160 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)158 kg (dry)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm855 mm800 mm
Ground clearance—200 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,430 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17100/90-19 / 130/80-17110/70-17 / 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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  • KTM 390 Adventure—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or KTM 390 Adventure?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; KTM 390 Adventure makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or KTM 390 Adventure?

KTM 390 Adventure weighs about 158 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so KTM 390 Adventure is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or KTM 390 Adventure: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM 390 Adventure if goes furthest on a tank, 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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