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Yamaha NMAX 155 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 NMAX 155

Yamaha NMAX 155

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 15.1 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 131 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
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 NMAX 1552
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  • 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
  • LightestYamaha NMAX 155131 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha NMAX 155765 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha NMAX 15515.1 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Yamaha NMAX 15514 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha NMAX 155115 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha NMAX 155155 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha NMAX 15540 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

Yamaha NMAX 155284 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

Yamaha NMAX 155110 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Yamaha NMAX 155131 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Yamaha NMAX 155765 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha NMAX 155TVS 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 bikeScooterStreetStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l~45 km/l—
Petrol tank7.1 L12 L14 L
On a full tank~284 km~540 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc160 cc937 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight115 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed110 km/h114 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
GearboxAutomatic (CVT)5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight131 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height765 mm790 mm820 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm—
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,300 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 230 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-13 / 130/70-1390/90-17 / 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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  • Yamaha NMAX 155—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha NMAX 155 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Yamaha NMAX 155, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha NMAX 155 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Yamaha NMAX 155 makes 15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha NMAX 155 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Yamaha NMAX 155 weighs about 131 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Yamaha NMAX 155 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha NMAX 155 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha NMAX 155 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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