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
Bike comparison
BMW R 1300 GS vs Aprilia RS 457
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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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
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- BMW R 1300 GS3
- 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
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  BMW R 1300 GS |  Aprilia RS 457 |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | BMW Motorrad · Germany | Aprilia · Italy |
| Type of bike | Adventure | Sports |
| Fuel average | — | ~27 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 19 L | 13 L |
| On a full tank | — | ~351 km |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 1300 cc | 457 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm | 47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpm |
| Power to weight | 612 PS / tonne | 272 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | — |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 237 kg (with fluids) | 175 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,518 mm | 1,350 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285 | Disc 320 / Disc 220 |
| ABS | Both wheels, works in corners | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-19 / 170/60-17 | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 |
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, BMW R 1300 GS or Aprilia RS 457?
BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Aprilia RS 457 makes 47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm.
Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Aprilia RS 457?
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.
BMW R 1300 GS or Aprilia RS 457: which should I buy?
Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Aprilia RS 457 if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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- BMW R 1300 GS: Corvettec6r, CC BY 4.0
- Aprilia RS 457: NicoWmann, CC BY 4.0
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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.