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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Ducati Monster

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

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Yamaha YZF-R3Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R3

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 321 cc
  • 42 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 169 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

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 YZF-R33
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R3~378 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R3169 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R342 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3TVS Apache RTR 310Ducati 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~27 km/l~30 km/l—
Petrol tank14 L11 L14 L
On a full tank~378 km~330 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc312 cc937 cc
Cylinders212
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h150 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm800 mm820 mm
Ground clearance160 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,358 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 240Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)37 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock——

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?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 does around 30 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about goes furthest on a tank, lightest. Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if best fuel average, 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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