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Honda CBR500R vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Ducati Monster

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

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
Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. Honda CBR500R1
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 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 CBR500R47.6 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RTVS Apache RTR 160Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanTVS · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeSportsStreetStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~45 km/l—
Petrol tank17.1 L12 L14 L
On a full tank~462 km~540 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc160 cc937 cc
Cylinders212
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h114 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm790 mm820 mm
Ground clearance130 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,300 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 270 / Disc 200Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CBR500R or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about lowest seat. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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.