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Yamaha YZF-R1 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 YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

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 YZF-R14
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Ducati Monster0
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 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 YZF-R1200 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R1TVS 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 bikeSportsStreetStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l—
Petrol tank17 L12 L14 L
On a full tank—~540 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc160 cc937 cc
Cylinders412
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power200 PS @ 13,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight995 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed299 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
Weight201 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm790 mm820 mm
Ground clearance130 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,300 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 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 / 190/55-1790/90-17 / 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 YZF-R1 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R1 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R1 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 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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