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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Honda Shine 125 vs Ducati Scrambler Classic

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 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

Ducati Scrambler Classic

Ducati Scrambler Classic2015–2018

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 803 cc
  • 75 PS
  • 172 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Scrambler Classic4
  2. Honda Shine 1253
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  • Most powerDucati Scrambler Classic75 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Scrambler Classic68 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Scrambler Classic200 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 Shine 12510.7 PS
Ducati Scrambler Classic75 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm
Ducati Scrambler Classic68 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc
Ducati Scrambler Classic803 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l
Ducati Scrambler Classic—

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Honda Shine 125578 km
Ducati Scrambler Classic—

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h
Ducati Scrambler Classic200 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg
Ducati Scrambler Classic172 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm
Ducati Scrambler Classic790 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm
Ducati Scrambler Classic—

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Honda Shine 125Ducati Scrambler Classic
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaHonda · JapanDucati · Italy
Type of bikeStreetEverydayClassic
Fuel average~45 km/l~55 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L10.5 L13.5 L
On a full tank~540 km~578 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc124 cc803 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingAirAirAir
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm75 PS @ 8,250 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm68 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne436 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h100 km/h200 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)113 kg (with fluids)172 kg (dry)
Seat height790 mm791 mm790 mm
Ground clearance180 mm162 mm—
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,285 mm1,445 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Drum / DrumDisc 330 / Disc 245
ABSFront wheelNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-1780/100-18 / 80/100-18110/80-18 / 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 Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 does around 55 km per litre against about 45 km/l for TVS Apache RTR 160, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda Shine 125?

TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Honda Shine 125: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about lowest seat, most ground clearance. Buy Honda Shine 125 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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