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Hero Splendor Plus vs Ducati Monster vs KTM 200 Duke

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

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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

Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
KTM 200 Duke

KTM 200 Duke2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 25 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus5
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. KTM 200 Duke0
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHero Splendor Plus165 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS
KTM 200 Duke25 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm
KTM 200 Duke19.3 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
KTM 200 Duke157 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
KTM 200 Duke199.5 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Ducati Monster—
KTM 200 Duke35 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Ducati Monster—
KTM 200 Duke473 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h
KTM 200 Duke135 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
KTM 200 Duke159 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
KTM 200 Duke822 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Ducati Monster—
KTM 200 Duke155 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusDucati MonsterKTM 200 Duke
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaDucati · ItalyKTM · Austria
Type of bikeEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l—~35 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L14 L13.5 L
On a full tank~637 km—~473 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc937 cc199.5 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm25 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm19.3 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne157 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h230 km/h135 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)159 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm820 mm822 mm
Ground clearance165 mm—155 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,474 mm1,357 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumBrembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)——43 mm upside-down 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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • KTM 200 Duke—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Ducati Monster?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Ducati Monster 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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