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Yamaha MT-09 vs Ducati Monster vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

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Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-094
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Ducati Monster0
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 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

Yamaha MT-09119 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Top speed

Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09Ducati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanDucati · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average——~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L14 L12 L
On a full tank——~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc937 cc160 cc
Cylinders321
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight617 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h230 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height825 mm820 mm790 mm
Ground clearance140 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,474 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17

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, Yamaha MT-09 or Ducati Monster?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-09 or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so Ducati Monster 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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