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BMW G 310 R vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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
Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW G 310 R5
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerBMW G 310 R34 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW G 310 R28 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW G 310 R207 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW G 310 R143 km/h
  • Lowest seatBMW G 310 R785 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

BMW G 310 R34 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

BMW G 310 R28 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

BMW G 310 R207 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

BMW G 310 R313 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

BMW G 310 R30 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

BMW G 310 R330 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

BMW G 310 R143 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

BMW G 310 R164 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

BMW G 310 R785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

BMW G 310 R—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW G 310 RTVS Apache RTR 160Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyTVS · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetEveryday
Fuel average~30 km/l~45 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank11 L12 L9.8 L
On a full tank~330 km~540 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size313 cc160 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power34 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight207 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed143 km/h114 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight164 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm790 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,374 mm1,300 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 270 / Disc 200Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-172.75-18 / 2.75-18
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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  • BMW G 310 R—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—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 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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