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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Honda CD 70 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
Honda CD 70

Honda CD 70

Rs 159,900

official price

  • 72 cc
  • ~55 km/l
  • 82 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. Honda CD 702
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CD 70~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CD 7082 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
Honda CD 70—
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Honda CD 70—
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Honda CD 70—
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Honda CD 7072 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Honda CD 7055 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Honda CD 70468 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Honda CD 70—
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Honda CD 7082 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Honda CD 70—
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Honda CD 70136 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Honda CD 70Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 159,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaHonda · JapanDucati · Italy
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~55 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L8.5 L14 L
On a full tank~540 km~468 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc72 cc937 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm—111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm—93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne—590 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h—230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injection—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)82 kg (dry)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm—820 mm
Ground clearance180 mm136 mm—
Wheelbase1,300 mm—1,474 mm
Length × width × height—1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm—
Colours—Blue, Red, Black—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200—Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSFront wheel—Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-172.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)120/70-17 / 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
  • Honda CD 70—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda CD 70?

Honda CD 70 does around 55 km per litre against about 45 km/l for TVS Apache RTR 160, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda CD 70?

Honda CD 70 weighs about 82 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Honda CD 70 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda CD 70: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about goes furthest on a tank, lowest seat. Buy Honda CD 70 if best fuel average, lightest 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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