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BMW R 1300 GS vs Unique UD 70 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

Unique UD 70

Unique UD 70

Rs 118,500

dealer list price

  • 72 cc
  • ~50 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. Unique UD 701
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Best fuel averageUnique UD 70~50 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
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 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
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Unique UD 7072 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

BMW R 1300 GS—
Unique UD 7050 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

BMW R 1300 GS—
Unique UD 70450 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Unique UD 70—
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

BMW R 1300 GS—
Unique UD 70135 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSUnique UD 70TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 118,500Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyUnique · PakistanTVS · India
Type of bikeAdventureEverydayStreet
Fuel average—~50 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank19 L9 L12 L
On a full tank—~450 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc72 cc160 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm—16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm—13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne—117 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h—114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)—137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height850 mm—790 mm
Ground clearance—135 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm—1,300 mm
Length × width × height—1,880 × 751 × 920 mm—
Colours—Black, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNoFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-172.25-17 / 2.50-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17

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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  • Unique UD 70—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

BMW R 1300 GS or Unique UD 70: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Unique UD 70 if best fuel average 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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