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Ducati Panigale V4 R vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Ducati Panigale V4 R

Ducati Panigale V4 R2019–2022

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 221 PS
  • 172 kg

Road version of the Ducati World Superbike racer, with winglets

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 24.5 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 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 Panigale V4 R4
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS2003
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS200~35 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS200~420 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 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 Panigale V4 R221 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS20024.5 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Panigale V4 RBajaj Pulsar NS200TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyBajaj · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsStreetStreet
Fuel average—~35 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank16 L12 L11 L
On a full tank—~420 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc199.5 cc312 cc
Cylinders411
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power221 PS @ 15,250 rpm24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight1285 PS / tonne154 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed300 km/h136 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)159 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm805 mm800 mm
Ground clearance—168 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,363 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/60-17100/80-17 / 130/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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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  • Bajaj Pulsar NS200—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 weighs about 159 kg and Ducati Panigale V4 R about 172 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Panigale V4 R or Bajaj Pulsar NS200: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS200 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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