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BMW R 1300 GS vs Hero Splendor Plus

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

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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

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 R 1300 GS4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus2
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm

Head to head

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

Power

BMW R 1300 GS145 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSHero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyHero · India
Type of bikeAdventureEveryday
Fuel average—~65 km/l
Petrol tank19 L9.8 L
On a full tank—~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height850 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—165 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18

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 Hero Splendor Plus?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Hero Splendor Plus if lightest, lowest seat 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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