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Honda Shine 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 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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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 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

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 Shine 1253
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  4. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 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 Shine 12510.7 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Honda Shine 12555 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Honda Shine 125578 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Honda Shine 125100 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Honda Shine 125162 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125TVS Apache RTR 310Ducati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanTVS · IndiaDucati · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeEverydayStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average~55 km/l~30 km/l—~45 km/l
Petrol tank10.5 L11 L14 L12 L
On a full tank~578 km~330 km—~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc312 cc937 cc160 cc
Cylinders1121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed100 km/h150 km/h230 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight113 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height791 mm800 mm820 mm790 mm
Ground clearance162 mm180 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,358 mm1,474 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)80/100-18 / 80/100-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 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 Shine 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda Shine 125 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Honda Shine 125 does around 55 km per litre against about 30 km/l for TVS Apache RTR 310, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda Shine 125 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda Shine 125 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and TVS Apache RTR 310 about 169 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

Honda Shine 125 or TVS Apache RTR 310: 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 310 if 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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