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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs BMW G 310 R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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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
BMW G 310 R

BMW G 310 R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 313 cc
  • 34 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 164 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW G 310 R5
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  • Most powerBMW G 310 R34 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW G 310 R28 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 G 310 R207 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW G 310 R143 km/h
  • Lowest seatBMW G 310 R785 mm

Head to head

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

Power

TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
BMW G 310 R34 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
BMW G 310 R28 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
BMW G 310 R207 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
BMW G 310 R313 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
BMW G 310 R30 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
BMW G 310 R330 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
BMW G 310 R143 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
BMW G 310 R164 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
BMW G 310 R785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160BMW G 310 R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank12 L11 L
On a full tank~540 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc313 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm34 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne207 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h143 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)164 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm785 mm
Ground clearance180 mm—
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,374 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—41 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

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?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • BMW G 310 R—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or BMW G 310 R?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 30 km/l for BMW G 310 R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or BMW G 310 R?

BMW G 310 R makes 34 PS @ 9,250 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or BMW G 310 R?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and BMW G 310 R about 164 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or BMW G 310 R: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy BMW G 310 R if most power, most pulling power 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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