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BMW S 1000 RR 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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BMW S 1000 RREarlier version in photo

BMW S 1000 RR2023 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 999 cc
  • 210 PS
  • 197 kg

ShiftCam variable valve timing

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
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 S 1000 RR4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3100
  • Most powerBMW S 1000 RR210 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW S 1000 RR113 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 S 1000 RR1066 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Head to head

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

Power

BMW S 1000 RR210 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

BMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

BMW S 1000 RR1,066 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

BMW S 1000 RR999 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

BMW S 1000 RR—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

BMW S 1000 RR—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

BMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

BMW S 1000 RR197 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

BMW S 1000 RR832 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

BMW S 1000 RR—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW S 1000 RRTVS Apache RTR 160TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyTVS · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsStreetStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank16.5 L12 L11 L
On a full tank—~540 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size999 cc160 cc312 cc
Cylinders411
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power210 PS @ 13,750 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight1066 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed303 km/h114 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight197 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height832 mm790 mm800 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,457 mm1,300 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 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 160—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW S 1000 RR or TVS Apache RTR 160?

BMW S 1000 RR makes 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and BMW S 1000 RR about 197 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

BMW S 1000 RR or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy BMW S 1000 RR 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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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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