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Ducati Monster vs TVS Ntorq 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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 Ntorq 125

TVS Ntorq 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124.8 cc
  • 9.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 118 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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. TVS Ntorq 1252
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Ntorq 125118 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Ntorq 125770 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 Ntorq 1259.4 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Ntorq 12510.6 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Ntorq 12580 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Ntorq 125124.8 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
TVS Ntorq 12545 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
TVS Ntorq 125261 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Ntorq 12595 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Ntorq 125118 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Ntorq 125770 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
TVS Ntorq 125155 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterTVS Ntorq 125TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyTVS · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetScooterStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L5.8 L12 L
On a full tank—~261 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc124.8 cc160 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm9.4 PS @ 7,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne80 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h95 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speedAutomatic (CVT)5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)118 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm770 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—155 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,285 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 220 / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)Front wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17100/80-12 / 110/80-1290/90-17 / 110/80-17

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 Ntorq 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or TVS Ntorq 125?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; TVS Ntorq 125 makes 9.4 PS @ 7,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or TVS Ntorq 125?

TVS Ntorq 125 weighs about 118 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so TVS Ntorq 125 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or TVS Ntorq 125: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Ntorq 125 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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