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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs KTM RC 390 vs Ducati Panigale V4 R

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
KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  3. KTM RC 3900
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 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 Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 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
KTM RC 39044 PS
Ducati Panigale V4 R221 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm
Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc
Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l
Ducati Panigale V4 R—

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
KTM RC 390266 km
Ducati Panigale V4 R—

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h
Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg
Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R—

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160KTM RC 390Ducati Panigale V4 R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaKTM · AustriaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeStreetSportsSports
Fuel average~45 km/l~28 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L9.5 L16 L
On a full tank~540 km~266 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc373 cc998 cc
Cylinders114
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm221 PS @ 15,250 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne1285 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h170 km/h300 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)147 kg (dry)172 kg (dry)
Seat height790 mm820 mm830 mm
Ground clearance180 mm178 mm—
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,340 mm1,471 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 230Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 200/60-17

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
  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or KTM RC 390?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or KTM RC 390?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

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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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