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Ducati Scrambler Classic vs Suzuki GSX-8S 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
Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

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. Suzuki GSX-8S3
  2. Ducati Scrambler Classic2
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 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
Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Ducati Scrambler Classic68 Nm
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Scrambler Classic803 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Top speed

Ducati Scrambler Classic200 km/h
Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic172 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Ducati Scrambler Classic790 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Scrambler Classic—
Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Scrambler ClassicSuzuki GSX-8STVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalySuzuki · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeClassicStreetStreet
Fuel average——~45 km/l
Petrol tank13.5 L14 L12 L
On a full tank——~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size803 cc776 cc160 cc
Cylinders221
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power75 PS @ 8,250 rpm83 PS @ 8,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque68 Nm @ 5,750 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight436 PS / tonne411 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h210 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)202 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm810 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—145 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,445 mm1,465 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

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 Suzuki GSX-8S?

Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Ducati Scrambler Classic makes 75 PS @ 8,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Scrambler Classic or Suzuki GSX-8S?

Ducati Scrambler Classic weighs about 172 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so Ducati Scrambler Classic is easier to push and park.

Ducati Scrambler Classic or Suzuki GSX-8S: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Scrambler Classic if you care most about quickest (power to weight), lowest seat. Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if most power, most pulling power 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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