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BMW G 310 R vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

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BMW G 310 R

BMW G 310 R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 313 cc
  • 34 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 164 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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW G 310 R5
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  • Most powerBMW G 310 R34 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW G 310 R28 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW G 310 R207 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW G 310 R143 km/h
  • Lowest seatBMW G 310 R785 mm

Head to head

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

Power

BMW G 310 R34 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

BMW G 310 R28 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

BMW G 310 R207 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

BMW G 310 R313 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

BMW G 310 R30 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

BMW G 310 R330 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

BMW G 310 R143 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

BMW G 310 R164 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

BMW G 310 R785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW G 310 RTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank11 L12 L
On a full tank~330 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size313 cc160 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power34 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight207 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed143 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight164 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm
Wheelbase1,374 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17
Suspension (front / back)41 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.

  • BMW G 310 R—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, BMW G 310 R or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 30 km/l for BMW G 310 R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, BMW G 310 R or TVS Apache RTR 160?

BMW G 310 R makes 34 PS @ 9,250 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW G 310 R or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and BMW G 310 R about 164 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

BMW G 310 R or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy BMW G 310 R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. 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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