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Ducati Monster vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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 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

Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  3. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE1
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 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 31035.6 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 310Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyTVS · IndiaSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreetAdventure
Fuel average—~30 km/l—
Petrol tank14 L11 L20 L
On a full tank—~330 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc312 cc776 cc
Cylinders212
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h150 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm800 mm855 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,358 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17

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 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 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.

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