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Ducati Monster vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

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
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
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 174 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z0
  • 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z28 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z336 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z168 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 160Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyTVS · IndiaBajaj · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12 L12 L
On a full tank—~540 km~336 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc160 cc373 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm40 PS @ 8,800 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne230 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h114 km/h154 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)174 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm790 mm807 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm168 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,300 mm1,344 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 140/70-17

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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  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 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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