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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 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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Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

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. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  3. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE1
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • 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 clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Top speed

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki V-Strom 800DEDucati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanDucati · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeAdventureStreetStreet
Fuel average——~45 km/l
Petrol tank20 L14 L12 L
On a full tank——~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc937 cc160 cc
Cylinders221
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight367 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h230 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight230 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm820 mm790 mm
Ground clearance220 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,570 mm1,474 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 150/70-17120/70-17 / 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if you care most about most ground clearance. 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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