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Ducati Monster vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 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
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 648 cc
  • 47 PS
  • ~25 km/l
  • 218 kg
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. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6500
  • 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 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
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65025 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyRoyal Enfield · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetClassicStreet
Fuel average—~25 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L13.7 L12 L
On a full tank—~343 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc648 cc160 cc
Cylinders221
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and airAir
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm47 PS @ 7,150 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne216 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h170 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)218 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm804 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—174 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,398 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 320 / Disc 240Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17100/90-18 / 130/70-1890/90-17 / 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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  • Royal Enfield Interceptor 650—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.

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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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