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Honda CBR500R vs Ducati Monster vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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

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Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3103
  3. Honda CBR500R2
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CBR500R~462 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RDucati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanDucati · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsStreetStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l—~30 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L14 L11 L
On a full tank~462 km—~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc937 cc312 cc
Cylinders221
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h230 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm820 mm800 mm
Ground clearance130 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,474 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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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  • Honda CBR500R—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about goes furthest on a tank, lowest seat. 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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