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Ducati Monster vs Yamaha YZF-R3 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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 YZF-R3Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R3

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 321 cc
  • 42 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 169 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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Yamaha YZF-R33
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R3~378 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R3169 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
Yamaha YZF-R342 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterYamaha YZF-R3TVS Apache RTR 310
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 bikeStreetSportsStreet
Fuel average—~27 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank14 L14 L11 L
On a full tank—~378 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc321 cc312 cc
Cylinders221
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm42 PS @ 10,750 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne249 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h180 km/h150 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)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm780 mm800 mm
Ground clearance—160 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,380 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 298 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 140/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—37 mm 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?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Yamaha YZF-R3 weighs about 169 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R3 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or Yamaha YZF-R3: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if goes furthest on a tank, lightest 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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