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Suzuki GSX 125 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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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. Suzuki GSX 1252
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestSuzuki GSX 125126 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatSuzuki GSX 125770 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

Suzuki GSX 12510.6 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX 1259.2 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki GSX 12584 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki GSX 125125 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Top speed

Suzuki GSX 125—
Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Suzuki GSX 125126 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX 125770 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki GSX 125167 mm
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX 125Ducati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 504,900Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanDucati · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeStandardStreetStreet
Fuel average——~45 km/l
Petrol tank14.2 L14 L12 L
On a full tank——~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size125 cc937 cc160 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque9.2 Nm @ 7,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight84 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed—230 km/h114 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight126 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height770 mm820 mm790 mm
Ground clearance167 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,270 mm1,474 mm1,300 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 755 × 1,075 mm——
ColoursRed, Blue——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc / DrumBrembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABS—Both wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)2.75 – 18 Tubeless / 90/90 – 18 Tubeless120/70-17 / 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki GSX 125 or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Suzuki GSX 125 makes 10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki GSX 125 or Ducati Monster?

Suzuki GSX 125 weighs about 126 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Suzuki GSX 125 is easier to push and park.

Suzuki GSX 125 or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki GSX 125 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Ducati Monster if most power, most pulling power 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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