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Ducati Monster vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Honda CBR650R

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
Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Honda CBR650R0
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • 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
Honda CBR650R95 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Honda CBR650R63 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Honda CBR650R455 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Honda CBR650R649 cc

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Honda CBR650R225 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Honda CBR650R209 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Honda CBR650R810 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Honda CBR650R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 160Honda CBR650R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyTVS · IndiaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreetSports
Fuel average—~45 km/l—
Petrol tank14 L12 L15.4 L
On a full tank—~540 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc160 cc649 cc
Cylinders214
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm95 PS @ 12,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne455 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h114 km/h225 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)209 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm790 mm810 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,300 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)——41 mm Showa SFF-BP fork / Monoshock

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

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 lightest, lowest seat 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.