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BMW R 1300 GS vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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

TVS Apache RTR 310

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.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 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
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSTVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyTVS · India
Type of bikeAdventureStreet
Fuel average—~30 km/l
Petrol tank19 L11 L
On a full tank—~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc312 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height850 mm800 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-17110/70-17 / 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or TVS Apache RTR 310?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 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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