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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Benelli Imperiale 400 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
Benelli Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

  • 374 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 205 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. Ducati Monster4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • 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 seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 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
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Benelli Imperiale 400—
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Benelli Imperiale 400Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaBenelli · ItalyDucati · Italy
Type of bikeStreetClassicStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~30 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L12 L14 L
On a full tank~540 km~360 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc374 cc937 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h—230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm780 mm820 mm
Ground clearance180 mm——
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,440 mm1,474 mm
Length × width × height—2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm—
Colours—Black, Red, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 240Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17100/90-19 / 130/80-18120/70-17 / 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
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Benelli Imperiale 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if 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.