Earlier version in photoTVS Apache RTR 160
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 160 cc
- 16 PS
- ~45 km/l
- 137 kg
Bike comparison
TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Ducati Monster
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
Earlier version in photoYamaha YZF-R3
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 321 cc
- 42 PS
- ~27 km/l
- 169 kg
Ducati Monster2021 on
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 937 cc
- 111 PS
- 188 kg
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- TVS Apache RTR 1604
- Ducati Monster4
- Yamaha YZF-R31
- Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
- Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 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 Monster590 PS/t
- LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
- Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
- Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  TVS Apache RTR 160 |  Yamaha YZF-R3 |  Ducati Monster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | TVS · India | Yamaha · Japan | Ducati · Italy |
| Type of bike | Street | Sports | Street |
| Fuel average | ~45 km/l | ~27 km/l | — |
| Petrol tank | 12 L | 14 L | 14 L |
| On a full tank | ~540 km | ~378 km | — |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 160 cc | 321 cc | 937 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm | 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm | 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm |
| Torque | 13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm | 93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 117 PS / tonne | 249 PS / tonne | 590 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 114 km/h | 180 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 137 kg (with fluids) | 169 kg (with fluids) | 188 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 780 mm | 820 mm |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 160 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1,300 mm | 1,380 mm | 1,474 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 270 / Disc 200 | Disc 298 / Disc 220 | Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245 |
| ABS | Front wheel | Both wheels | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 90/90-17 / 110/80-17 | 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 |
| Suspension (front / back) | — | 37 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock | — |
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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Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha YZF-R3?
TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.
Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha YZF-R3?
Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.
Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha YZF-R3?
TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Yamaha YZF-R3 about 169 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.
TVS Apache RTR 160 or Yamaha YZF-R3: which should I buy?
Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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Photo credits
- TVS Apache RTR 160: Sri ram, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yamaha YZF-R3: Kuro202, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ducati Monster: Nicholas Gemini, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.