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TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs Ducati Monster vs Suzuki GSX-8S

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 198 cc
  • 20.8 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg
Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V3
  3. Suzuki GSX-8S0
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V20.8 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS
Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h
Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm
Ducati Monster—
Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 200 4VDucati MonsterSuzuki GSX-8S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaDucati · ItalySuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l——
Petrol tank12 L14 L14 L
On a full tank~480 km——
Engine and performance
Engine size198 cc937 cc776 cc
Cylinders122
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm83 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight137 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne411 PS / tonne
Top speed127 km/h230 km/h210 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)202 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm820 mm810 mm
Ground clearance180 mm—145 mm
Wheelbase1,353 mm1,474 mm1,465 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 240Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 130/70-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 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 200 4V—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 200 4V makes 20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V or Ducati Monster?

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V weighs about 152 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 200 4V if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Ducati Monster if most power, most pulling power 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.