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Ducati Monster vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Road Prince Shift 125

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
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

Road Prince Shift 125

Road Prince Shift 125

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  • 123 cc
  • ~40 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3100
  4. Road Prince Shift 1250
  • 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

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
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Road Prince Shift 125—

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Road Prince Shift 125—

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Road Prince Shift 125—

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Road Prince Shift 125123 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Road Prince Shift 12540 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Road Prince Shift 125400 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Road Prince Shift 125—

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Road Prince Shift 125—

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Road Prince Shift 125—

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Road Prince Shift 125—

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 160TVS Apache RTR 310Road Prince Shift 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan—
BrandDucati · ItalyTVS · IndiaTVS · IndiaRoad Prince · Pakistan
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~45 km/l~30 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12 L11 L10 L
On a full tank—~540 km~330 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc160 cc312 cc123 cc
Cylinders2111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm—
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm—
Power to weight590 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne—
Top speed230 km/h114 km/h150 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf startKick
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height820 mm790 mm800 mm—
Ground clearance—180 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,300 mm1,358 mm—
Colours———Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheelBoth wheels, works in cornersNo
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 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 160—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • Road Prince Shift 125—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.