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Suzuki GSX-8S vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Ducati Monster

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

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Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3103
  3. Suzuki GSX-8S0
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 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

Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Top speed

Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX-8STVS Apache RTR 310Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanTVS · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average—~30 km/l—
Petrol tank14 L11 L14 L
On a full tank—~330 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc312 cc937 cc
Cylinders212
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power83 PS @ 8,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight411 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h150 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm800 mm820 mm
Ground clearance145 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase1,465 mm1,358 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 240Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki GSX-8S or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki GSX-8S or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 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.