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Honda CG 125 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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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. Ducati Monster4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Honda CG 1252
  • 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
  • LightestHonda CG 125100 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CG 125764 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 CG 125—
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Honda CG 125—
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Honda CG 125125 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

Honda CG 12540 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

Honda CG 125368 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

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

Weight

Honda CG 125100 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Honda CG 125764 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CG 125132 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CG 125TVS Apache RTR 160Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 238,500Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanTVS · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l~45 km/l—
Petrol tank9.2 L12 L14 L
On a full tank~368 km~540 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size125 cc160 cc937 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power—16 PS @ 8,750 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque—13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight—117 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed—114 km/h230 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingKickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight100 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height764 mm790 mm820 mm
Ground clearance132 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase—1,300 mm1,474 mm
Length × width × height1,912 × 735 × 1,026 mm——
ColoursBlack, Red——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 270 / Disc 200Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABS—Front wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.50 – 18 (4 PR) / 3.00 – 17 (6 PR)90/90-17 / 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 CG 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CG 125 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Honda CG 125, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Honda CG 125 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Honda CG 125 weighs about 100 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Honda CG 125 is easier to push and park.

Honda CG 125 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CG 125 if you care most about lightest, 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.

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