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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Ducati Panigale V4 R vs Honda Shine 125

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 Panigale V4 R

Ducati Panigale V4 R2019–2022

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 221 PS
  • 172 kg

Road version of the Ducati World Superbike racer, with winglets

Honda Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  2. Honda Shine 1253
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 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 Panigale V4 R221 PS
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Ducati Panigale V4 R—
Honda Shine 12555 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Ducati Panigale V4 R—
Honda Shine 125578 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R—
Honda Shine 125162 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Ducati Panigale V4 RHonda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaDucati · ItalyHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSportsEveryday
Fuel average~45 km/l—~55 km/l
Petrol tank12 L16 L10.5 L
On a full tank~540 km—~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc998 cc124 cc
Cylinders141
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm221 PS @ 15,250 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne1285 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h300 km/h100 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)172 kg (dry)113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm830 mm791 mm
Ground clearance180 mm—162 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,471 mm1,285 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245Drum / Drum
ABSFront wheelBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 200/60-1780/100-18 / 80/100-18

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
  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Ducati Panigale V4 R?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Ducati Panigale V4 R?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Ducati Panigale V4 R about 172 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Ducati Panigale V4 R: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about lowest seat, most ground clearance. Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R 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.