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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs Ducati Monster

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

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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
Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 24.5 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 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. Bajaj Pulsar NS2000
  • 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

TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS20024.5 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Bajaj Pulsar NS200Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaBajaj · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~35 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L12 L14 L
On a full tank~540 km~420 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc199.5 cc937 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne154 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h136 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)159 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm805 mm820 mm
Ground clearance180 mm168 mm—
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,363 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 230Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17100/80-17 / 130/70-17120/70-17 / 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 160—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS200—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 35 km/l for Bajaj Pulsar NS200, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS200 about 159 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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