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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Suzuki GSX 125 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
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. Suzuki GSX 1252
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestSuzuki GSX 125126 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatSuzuki GSX 125770 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
Suzuki GSX 12510.6 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Suzuki GSX 1259.2 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Suzuki GSX 12584 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Suzuki GSX 125125 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Suzuki GSX 125—
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Suzuki GSX 125126 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Suzuki GSX 125770 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Suzuki GSX 125167 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Suzuki GSX 125Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 504,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaSuzuki · JapanDucati · Italy
Type of bikeStreetStandardStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l——
Petrol tank12 L14.2 L14 L
On a full tank~540 km——
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc125 cc937 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm9.2 Nm @ 7,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne84 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h—230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injection—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)126 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm770 mm820 mm
Ground clearance180 mm167 mm—
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,270 mm1,474 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 755 × 1,075 mm—
Colours—Red, Blue—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc / DrumBrembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSFront wheel—Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-172.75 – 18 Tubeless / 90/90 – 18 Tubeless120/70-17 / 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

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Suzuki GSX 125?

TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Suzuki GSX 125 makes 10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Suzuki GSX 125?

Suzuki GSX 125 weighs about 126 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Suzuki GSX 125 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Suzuki GSX 125: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Suzuki GSX 125 if lightest, lowest seat 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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