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Ducati Monster vs Yamaha MT-15 V2 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
Yamaha MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 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 Apache RTR 1604
  3. Yamaha MT-15 V20
  • 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 Apache RTR 160137 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
Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterYamaha MT-15 V2TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyYamaha · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L10 L12 L
On a full tank—~450 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc155 cc160 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h130 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)141 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm810 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—170 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,335 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17100/80-17 / 140/70-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17
Suspension (front / back)—Upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

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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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