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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Ducati Scrambler Classic 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 Scrambler Classic

Ducati Scrambler Classic2015–2018

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 803 cc
  • 75 PS
  • 172 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. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE4
  2. Ducati Scrambler Classic2
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatDucati Scrambler Classic790 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 Scrambler Classic75 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
Ducati Scrambler Classic68 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
Ducati Scrambler Classic803 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Top speed

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
Ducati Scrambler Classic200 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
Ducati Scrambler Classic172 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
Ducati Scrambler Classic790 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

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

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki V-Strom 800DEDucati Scrambler ClassicTVS 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 bikeAdventureClassicStreet
Fuel average——~45 km/l
Petrol tank20 L13.5 L12 L
On a full tank——~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc803 cc160 cc
Cylinders221
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm75 PS @ 8,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm68 Nm @ 5,750 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight367 PS / tonne436 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h200 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)172 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm790 mm790 mm
Ground clearance220 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,570 mm1,445 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 330 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 150/70-17110/80-18 / 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 Scrambler Classic?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Ducati Scrambler Classic makes 75 PS @ 8,250 rpm.

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

Ducati Scrambler Classic weighs about 172 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Ducati Scrambler Classic is easier to push and park.

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

Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Ducati Scrambler Classic if quickest (power to weight), lowest seat 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.