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Ducati Monster vs Suzuki GSX-8S 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
Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

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. TVS Apache RTR 3103
  3. Suzuki GSX-8S0
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 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
Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterSuzuki GSX-8STVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalySuzuki · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average——~30 km/l
Petrol tank14 L14 L11 L
On a full tank——~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc776 cc312 cc
Cylinders221
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm83 PS @ 8,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne411 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h210 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)202 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm810 mm800 mm
Ground clearance—145 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,465 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Suzuki GSX-8S?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Suzuki GSX-8S?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 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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