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 RSV4
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Aprilia RSV44
- BMW R 1300 GS2
- Most powerAprilia RSV4217 PS
- Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
- Quickest (power to weight)Aprilia RSV41074 PS/t
- LightestAprilia RSV4202 kg
- Highest top speedAprilia RSV4305 km/h
- Lowest seatBMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  BMW R 1300 GS |  Aprilia RSV4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Petrol tank | 19 L | 17.9 L |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 1300 cc | 1099 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm | 217 PS @ 13,000 rpm |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 612 PS / tonne | 1074 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 305 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) | 202 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 851 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,518 mm | 1,436 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285 | Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 220 |
| ABS | Both wheels, works in corners | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-19 / 170/60-17 | 120/70-17 / 200/55-17 |
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.
Questions people ask
Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or Aprilia RSV4?
Aprilia RSV4 makes 217 PS @ 13,000 rpm; BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm.
Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Aprilia RSV4?
Aprilia RSV4 weighs about 202 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Aprilia RSV4 is easier to push and park.
BMW R 1300 GS or Aprilia RSV4: which should I buy?
Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most pulling power, lowest seat. Buy Aprilia RSV4 if most power, quickest (power to weight) 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 RSV4: Retired electrician, CC0
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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.