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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha YBR125 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
Yamaha YBR125

Yamaha YBR125

Rs 466,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 114 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. Yamaha YBR1253
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YBR125~585 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YBR125114 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YBR125775 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
Yamaha YBR12510.8 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Yamaha YBR12510.4 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Yamaha YBR12595 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Yamaha YBR125124 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Yamaha YBR12545 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Yamaha YBR125585 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Yamaha YBR125—
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Yamaha YBR125114 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Yamaha YBR125775 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Yamaha YBR125145 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Yamaha YBR125Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 466,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaYamaha · JapanDucati · Italy
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~45 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L13 L14 L
On a full tank~540 km~585 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc124 cc937 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h—230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)114 kg (dry)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm775 mm820 mm
Ground clearance180 mm145 mm—
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,285 mm1,474 mm
Length × width × height—1,975 × 745 × 1,080 mm—
Colours—Black, Bluish grey, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc / DrumBrembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSFront wheelNoBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-172.75-18 / 90/90-18120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)—Telescopic fork / Twin shocks—

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
  • Yamaha YBR125—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha YBR125?

TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Yamaha YBR125 makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha YBR125?

Yamaha YBR125 weighs about 114 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Yamaha YBR125 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha YBR125: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Yamaha YBR125 if goes furthest on a tank, 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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