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Ducati Monster vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs Honda Shine 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 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 198 cc
  • 20.8 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg
Honda Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Honda Shine 1254
  3. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V1
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda Shine 125791 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 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 200 4V20.8 PS
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km
Honda Shine 125578 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 200 4VHonda Shine 125
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 bikeStreetStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~40 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12 L10.5 L
On a full tank—~480 km~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc198 cc124 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and airAir
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne137 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h127 km/h100 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)152 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm800 mm791 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm162 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,353 mm1,285 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 130/70-1780/100-18 / 80/100-18

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 200 4V—a month
  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 200 4V makes 20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V weighs about 152 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 200 4V if most ground clearance 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.