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Ducati Monster vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Road Prince Passion Plus 70

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
Road Prince Passion Plus 70

Road Prince Passion Plus 70

Rs 119,500

dealer list price

  • 78 cc
  • ~50 km/l
  • 80 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Road Prince Passion Plus 702
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageRoad Prince Passion Plus 70~50 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestRoad Prince Passion Plus 7080 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
Road Prince Passion Plus 70—

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Road Prince Passion Plus 70—

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Road Prince Passion Plus 70—

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Road Prince Passion Plus 7078 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Road Prince Passion Plus 7050 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Road Prince Passion Plus 70475 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Road Prince Passion Plus 70—

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Road Prince Passion Plus 7080 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Road Prince Passion Plus 70—

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Road Prince Passion Plus 70140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 160Road Prince Passion Plus 70
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 119,500
BrandDucati · ItalyTVS · IndiaRoad Prince · Pakistan
Type of bikeStreetStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~45 km/l~50 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12 L9.5 L
On a full tank—~540 km~475 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc160 cc78 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm—
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm—
Power to weight590 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne—
Top speed230 km/h114 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startKick
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)80 kg (dry)
Seat height820 mm790 mm—
Ground clearance—180 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,300 mm1,235 mm
Length × width × height——1,930 × 790 × 1,190 mm
Colours——Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheelNo
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-172.25-17 / 2.50-17

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 160—a month
  • Road Prince Passion Plus 70—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 goes furthest on a tank, 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.