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Ducati Scrambler Classic vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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
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
Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Scrambler Classic3
  2. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE3
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Scrambler Classic200 km/h
  • Lowest seatDucati Scrambler Classic790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Ducati Scrambler Classic75 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Ducati Scrambler Classic68 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Scrambler Classic803 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

Ducati Scrambler Classic200 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic172 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Ducati Scrambler Classic790 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Scrambler Classic—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Scrambler ClassicTVS Apache RTR 160Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyTVS · IndiaSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeClassicStreetAdventure
Fuel average—~45 km/l—
Petrol tank13.5 L12 L20 L
On a full tank—~540 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size803 cc160 cc776 cc
Cylinders212
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power75 PS @ 8,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque68 Nm @ 5,750 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight436 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h114 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm790 mm855 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,445 mm1,300 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 330 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/80-18 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17

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 TVS Apache RTR 160?

Ducati Scrambler Classic makes 75 PS @ 8,250 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Scrambler Classic or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Ducati Scrambler Classic about 172 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Scrambler Classic or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Scrambler Classic if you care most about quickest (power to weight), highest top speed. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if lightest 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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