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Ducati Panigale V4 R vs Triumph Speed 400 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

Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 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 Panigale V4 R4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. Triumph Speed 4001
  • 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 seatTriumph Speed 400790 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
Triumph Speed 40040 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t
Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc
Triumph Speed 400398 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
Triumph Speed 40030 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
Triumph Speed 400390 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
Triumph Speed 400170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg
Triumph Speed 400170 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm
Triumph Speed 400790 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
Triumph Speed 400158 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Panigale V4 RTriumph Speed 400TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyTriumph · United KingdomTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsClassicStreet
Fuel average—~30 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank16 L13 L12 L
On a full tank—~390 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc398 cc160 cc
Cylinders411
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power221 PS @ 15,250 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight1285 PS / tonne235 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)170 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm790 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—158 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,377 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
Suspension (front / back)—43 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?

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  • Triumph Speed 400—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Triumph Speed 400?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Triumph Speed 400?

Triumph Speed 400 weighs about 170 kg and Ducati Panigale V4 R about 172 kg, so Triumph Speed 400 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Panigale V4 R or Triumph Speed 400: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Triumph Speed 400 if 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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