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KTM RC 390 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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KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 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
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 1605
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. KTM RC 3900
  • 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 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

KTM RC 39044 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390TVS Apache RTR 160Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaTVS · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeSportsStreetStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~45 km/l—
Petrol tank9.5 L12 L14 L
On a full tank~266 km~540 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc160 cc937 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed170 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
Weight147 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm790 mm820 mm
Ground clearance178 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,300 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 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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  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

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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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