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Ducati Monster vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Benelli Imperiale 400

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
Benelli Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

  • 374 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 205 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • 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 seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 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
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Benelli Imperiale 400—

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 160Benelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandDucati · ItalyTVS · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetStreetClassic
Fuel average—~45 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12 L12 L
On a full tank—~540 km~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc160 cc374 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h114 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm790 mm780 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm—
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,300 mm1,440 mm
Length × width × height——2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm
Colours——Black, Red, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17100/90-19 / 130/80-18

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 160—a month
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—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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