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Ducati Scrambler Classic vs Honda CBR650R vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

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Ducati Scrambler Classic

Ducati Scrambler Classic2015–2018

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 803 cc
  • 75 PS
  • 172 kg
Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

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. Honda CBR650R3
  2. Ducati Scrambler Classic2
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  • Most powerHonda CBR650R95 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Scrambler Classic68 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR650R225 km/h
  • Lowest seatDucati Scrambler Classic790 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 Scrambler Classic75 PS
Honda CBR650R95 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Ducati Scrambler Classic68 Nm
Honda CBR650R63 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Scrambler Classic803 cc
Honda CBR650R649 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Top speed

Ducati Scrambler Classic200 km/h
Honda CBR650R225 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic172 kg
Honda CBR650R209 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Ducati Scrambler Classic790 mm
Honda CBR650R810 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Scrambler Classic—
Honda CBR650R130 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Scrambler ClassicHonda CBR650RTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyHonda · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeClassicSportsStreet
Fuel average——~45 km/l
Petrol tank13.5 L15.4 L12 L
On a full tank——~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size803 cc649 cc160 cc
Cylinders241
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power75 PS @ 8,250 rpm95 PS @ 12,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque68 Nm @ 5,750 rpm63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight436 PS / tonne455 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h225 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)209 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm810 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,445 mm1,450 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 330 / Disc 245Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)110/80-18 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17
Suspension (front / back)—41 mm Showa SFF-BP 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Scrambler Classic or Honda CBR650R?

Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm; Ducati Scrambler Classic makes 75 PS @ 8,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Scrambler Classic or Honda CBR650R?

Ducati Scrambler Classic weighs about 172 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so Ducati Scrambler Classic is easier to push and park.

Ducati Scrambler Classic or Honda CBR650R: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Scrambler Classic if you care most about most pulling power, lowest seat. Buy Honda CBR650R if most power, quickest (power to weight) 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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