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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Ducati Monster vs Yamaha MT-15 V2

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
Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. Yamaha MT-15 V20
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • 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
Ducati Monster111 PS
Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Ducati Monster—
Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Ducati Monster—
Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Ducati Monster—
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Ducati MonsterYamaha MT-15 V2
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaDucati · ItalyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l—~45 km/l
Petrol tank12 L14 L10 L
On a full tank~540 km—~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc937 cc155 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h230 km/h130 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)188 kg (with fluids)141 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm820 mm810 mm
Ground clearance180 mm—170 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,474 mm1,335 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSFront wheelBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)——Upside-down fork / Monoshock

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
  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Ducati Monster?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about goes furthest on a tank, lightest. 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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