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Ducati Panigale V4 R vs KTM RC 390 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 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. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  3. KTM RC 3900
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 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 Panigale V4 R221 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
KTM RC 39028 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
KTM RC 390266 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
KTM RC 390178 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Panigale V4 RKTM RC 390TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyKTM · AustriaTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsSportsStreet
Fuel average—~28 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank16 L9.5 L12 L
On a full tank—~266 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc373 cc160 cc
Cylinders411
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power221 PS @ 15,250 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight1285 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed300 km/h170 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)147 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm820 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—178 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,340 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Panigale V4 R or KTM RC 390?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Panigale V4 R or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Ducati Panigale V4 R about 172 kg, so KTM RC 390 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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