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Honda CB 125F vs Ducati Monster vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

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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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Honda CB 125F3
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CB 125F~554 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CB 125F122 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CB 125F789 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

Honda CB 125F—
Ducati Monster111 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Honda CB 125F—
Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CB 125F—
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CB 125F124.1 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Honda CB 125F45 km/l
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CB 125F554 km
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Honda CB 125F—
Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Honda CB 125F122 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Honda CB 125F789 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CB 125F120 mm
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CB 125FDucati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 396,900Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanDucati · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l—~45 km/l
Petrol tank12.3 L14 L12 L
On a full tank~554 km—~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124.1 cc937 cc160 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power—111 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque—93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight—590 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed—230 km/h114 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed5-speed
Starting—Self startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight122 kg (dry)188 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height789 mm820 mm790 mm
Ground clearance120 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase—1,474 mm1,300 mm
Length × width × height2,043 × 742 × 1,095 mm——
ColoursBlue, Red, Black——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABS—Both wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)2.75 – 18M/C (42P) / 90/90 – 18M/C (51S)120/70-17 / 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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  • Honda CB 125F—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, Honda CB 125F or Ducati Monster?

Honda CB 125F weighs about 122 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Honda CB 125F is easier to push and park.

Honda CB 125F or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CB 125F if you care most about goes furthest on a tank, lightest. 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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