Earlier version in photoBMW S 1000 RR2023 on
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 999 cc
- 210 PS
- 197 kg
ShiftCam variable valve timing
Bike comparison
BMW S 1000 RR vs Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS Apache RTR 160
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
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
Earlier version in photoTVS 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.
- BMW S 1000 RR4
- Hero Splendor Plus4
- TVS Apache RTR 1601
- Most powerBMW S 1000 RR210 PS
- Most pulling powerBMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
- Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
- Quickest (power to weight)BMW S 1000 RR1066 PS/t
- LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
- Highest top speedBMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
- Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  BMW S 1000 RR |  Hero Splendor Plus |  TVS Apache RTR 160 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Hero · India | TVS · India |
| Type of bike | Sports | Everyday | Street |
| Fuel average | — | ~65 km/l | ~45 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 16.5 L | 9.8 L | 12 L |
| On a full tank | — | ~637 km | ~540 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 999 cc | 97.2 cc | 160 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Air | Air |
| Power | 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm | 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm | 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm | 8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 1066 PS / tonne | 71 PS / tonne | 117 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 303 km/h | 87 km/h | 114 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self and kick | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 197 kg (with fluids) | 112 kg (with fluids) | 137 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 832 mm | 785 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 165 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,457 mm | 1,236 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220 | Drum / Drum | Disc 270 / Disc 200 |
| ABS | Both wheels, works in corners | No (linked brakes) | Front wheel |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 190/55-17 | 2.75-18 / 2.75-18 | 90/90-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?
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- Hero Splendor Plus—a month
- TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
Questions people ask
Which is more powerful, BMW S 1000 RR or Hero Splendor Plus?
BMW S 1000 RR makes 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.
Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or Hero Splendor Plus?
Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and BMW S 1000 RR about 197 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.
BMW S 1000 RR or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?
Buy BMW S 1000 RR if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Hero Splendor Plus 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 S 1000 RR: Thesupermat, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hero Splendor Plus: Sonachalam 2k Ramalingame, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TVS Apache RTR 160: Sri ram, CC BY-SA 3.0
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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.