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Honda Shine 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Ducati Panigale V4 R

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

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Honda Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

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 Panigale V4 R

Ducati Panigale V4 R2019–2022

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 221 PS
  • 172 kg

Road version of the Ducati World Superbike racer, with winglets

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  2. Honda Shine 1253
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 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 Shine 12510.7 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Ducati Panigale V4 R221 PS

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm

Power to weight

Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc

Fuel average

Honda Shine 12555 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Ducati Panigale V4 R—

On a full tank

Honda Shine 125578 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Ducati Panigale V4 R—

Top speed

Honda Shine 125100 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm

Ground clearance

Honda Shine 125162 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R—

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125TVS Apache RTR 160Ducati Panigale V4 R
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 bikeEverydayStreetSports
Fuel average~55 km/l~45 km/l—
Petrol tank10.5 L12 L16 L
On a full tank~578 km~540 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc160 cc998 cc
Cylinders114
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm221 PS @ 15,250 rpm
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne1285 PS / tonne
Top speed100 km/h114 km/h300 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight113 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)172 kg (dry)
Seat height791 mm790 mm830 mm
Ground clearance162 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,300 mm1,471 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSNo (linked brakes)Front wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)80/100-18 / 80/100-1890/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 200/60-17

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 Shine 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

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

Honda Shine 125 does around 55 km per litre against about 45 km/l for TVS Apache RTR 160, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda Shine 125 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

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

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

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

Buy Honda Shine 125 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if lowest seat, most ground clearance 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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