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 TVS Apache RTR 160 vs TVS Apache RTR 310
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photoTVS Apache RTR 160
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 160 cc
- 16 PS
- ~45 km/l
- 137 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 312 cc
- 35.6 PS
- ~30 km/l
- 169 kg
Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- BMW R 1300 GS4
- TVS Apache RTR 1604
- TVS Apache RTR 3100
- Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
- Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 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 R 1300 GS612 PS/t
- LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
- Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
- Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  BMW R 1300 GS |  TVS Apache RTR 160 |  TVS Apache RTR 310 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | BMW Motorrad · Germany | TVS · India | TVS · India |
| Type of bike | Adventure | Street | Street |
| Fuel average | — | ~45 km/l | ~30 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 19 L | 12 L | 11 L |
| On a full tank | — | ~540 km | ~330 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 1300 cc | 160 cc | 312 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Air | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm | 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm | 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm |
| Power to weight | 612 PS / tonne | 117 PS / tonne | 211 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 114 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 237 kg (with fluids) | 137 kg (with fluids) | 169 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 790 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,518 mm | 1,300 mm | 1,358 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285 | Disc 270 / Disc 200 | Disc 300 / Disc 240 |
| ABS | Both wheels, works in corners | Front wheel | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-19 / 170/60-17 | 90/90-17 / 110/80-17 | 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 TVS Apache RTR 160?
BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.
Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or TVS Apache RTR 160?
TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.
BMW R 1300 GS or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?
Buy BMW R 1300 GS 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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Photo credits
- BMW R 1300 GS: Corvettec6r, CC BY 4.0
- TVS Apache RTR 160: Sri ram, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TVS Apache RTR 310: Crazyranga, CC BY-SA 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.