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Yamaha YBR125 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 YBR125

Yamaha YBR125

Rs 466,000

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  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 114 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 YBR1253
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YBR125~585 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YBR125114 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YBR125775 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 YBR12510.8 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Yamaha YBR12510.4 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YBR12595 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YBR125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YBR12545 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

Yamaha YBR125585 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

Yamaha YBR125—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YBR125114 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YBR125775 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YBR125145 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YBR125TVS Apache RTR 160Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 466,000Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanTVS · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~45 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L12 L14 L
On a full tank~585 km~540 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc160 cc937 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed—114 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemCarburettorFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight114 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height775 mm790 mm820 mm
Ground clearance145 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,300 mm1,474 mm
Length × width × height1,975 × 745 × 1,080 mm——
ColoursBlack, Bluish grey, Red——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSNoFront wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 90/90-1890/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)Telescopic fork / Twin shocks——

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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Yamaha YBR125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YBR125 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Yamaha YBR125 makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YBR125 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Yamaha YBR125 weighs about 114 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Yamaha YBR125 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YBR125 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YBR125 if you care most about goes furthest on a tank, lightest. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if most ground clearance 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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