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Aprilia RS 457 vs BMW R 1300 GS

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

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Aprilia RS 457

Aprilia RS 457

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 457 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 175 kg

Ride-by-wire with three riding modes and traction control

BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1300 cc
  • 145 PS
  • 237 kg

Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS3
  2. Aprilia RS 4572
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestAprilia RS 457175 kg
  • Lowest seatAprilia RS 457800 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Aprilia RS 45747.6 PS
BMW R 1300 GS145 PS

Torque

Aprilia RS 45743.5 Nm
BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm

Power to weight

Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t
BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t

Engine size

Aprilia RS 457457 cc
BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc

Weight

Aprilia RS 457175 kg
BMW R 1300 GS237 kg

Seat height

Aprilia RS 457800 mm
BMW R 1300 GS850 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsAprilia RS 457BMW R 1300 GS
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandAprilia · ItalyBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeSportsAdventure
Fuel average~27 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L19 L
On a full tank~351 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size457 cc1300 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm145 PS @ 7,750 rpm
Torque43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpm149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight272 PS / tonne612 PS / tonne
Top speed—220 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight175 kg (with fluids)237 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm850 mm
Wheelbase1,350 mm1,518 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 220Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-19 / 170/60-17

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Aprilia RS 457 or BMW R 1300 GS?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Aprilia RS 457 makes 47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm.

Which is lighter, Aprilia RS 457 or BMW R 1300 GS?

Aprilia RS 457 weighs about 175 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Aprilia RS 457 is easier to push and park.

Aprilia RS 457 or BMW R 1300 GS: which should I buy?

Buy Aprilia RS 457 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy BMW R 1300 GS if most power, most pulling power 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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