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Hero Splendor Plus vs Ducati Monster vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Benelli 302S

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
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
Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  4. Benelli 302S0
  • 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 clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Benelli 302S400 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Benelli 302S—

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusDucati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 160Benelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000
BrandHero · IndiaDucati · ItalyTVS · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeEverydayStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l—~45 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L14 L12 L16 L
On a full tank~637 km—~540 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc937 cc160 cc300 cc
Cylinders1212
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne—
Top speed87 km/h230 km/h114 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height785 mm820 mm790 mm795 mm
Ground clearance165 mm—180 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,474 mm1,300 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height———2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
Colours———Black, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumBrembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in cornersFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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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  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Benelli 302S—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.