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Ducati Panigale V4 R vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs TVS Ntorq 125

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

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
TVS Ntorq 125

TVS Ntorq 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124.8 cc
  • 9.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 118 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  3. TVS Ntorq 1252
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Ntorq 125118 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Ntorq 125770 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
TVS Ntorq 1259.4 PS

Torque

Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
TVS Ntorq 12510.6 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
TVS Ntorq 12580 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
TVS Ntorq 125124.8 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
TVS Ntorq 12545 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
TVS Ntorq 125261 km

Top speed

Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
TVS Ntorq 12595 km/h

Weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
TVS Ntorq 125118 kg

Seat height

Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
TVS Ntorq 125770 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
TVS Ntorq 125155 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Panigale V4 RTVS Apache RTR 160TVS Ntorq 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyTVS · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsStreetScooter
Fuel average—~45 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank16 L12 L5.8 L
On a full tank—~540 km~261 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc160 cc124.8 cc
Cylinders411
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power221 PS @ 15,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm9.4 PS @ 7,000 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight1285 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne80 PS / tonne
Top speed300 km/h114 km/h95 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speedAutomatic (CVT)
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)118 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm790 mm770 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm155 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,300 mm1,285 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 220 / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheelNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17100/80-12 / 110/80-12

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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  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • TVS Ntorq 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Panigale V4 R or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Panigale V4 R or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Ducati Panigale V4 R about 172 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Panigale V4 R or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if goes furthest on a tank, most ground clearance 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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