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Ducati Panigale V4 R vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs Hero Splendor Plus

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 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 198 cc
  • 20.8 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg
Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V1
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 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 200 4V20.8 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Panigale V4 RTVS Apache RTR 200 4VHero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyTVS · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeSportsStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~40 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank16 L12 L9.8 L
On a full tank—~480 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc198 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders411
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and airAir
Power221 PS @ 15,250 rpm20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight1285 PS / tonne137 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed300 km/h127 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)152 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm800 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,353 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/60-1790/90-17 / 130/70-172.75-18 / 2.75-18

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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  • TVS Apache RTR 200 4V—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Panigale V4 R or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 200 4V makes 20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Panigale V4 R or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V weighs about 152 kg and Ducati Panigale V4 R about 172 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is easier to push and park.

Ducati Panigale V4 R or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 200 4V if 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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