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

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

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. 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Top speed

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

Weight

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

Seat height

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

Ground clearance

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

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09TVS Apache RTR 160Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanTVS · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l—
Petrol tank14 L12 L14 L
On a full tank—~540 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc160 cc937 cc
Cylinders312
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight617 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h114 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height825 mm790 mm820 mm
Ground clearance140 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,300 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 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 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-09 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-09 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-09 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-09 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 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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