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

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 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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  2. BMW R 1300 GS4
  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

TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
BMW R 1300 GS145 PS
Unique UD 70—

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Fuel average

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

On a full tank

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

Top speed

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

Weight

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

Seat height

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

Ground clearance

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

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160BMW R 1300 GSUnique UD 70
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 118,500
BrandTVS · IndiaBMW Motorrad · GermanyUnique · Pakistan
Type of bikeStreetAdventureEveryday
Fuel average~45 km/l—~50 km/l
Petrol tank12 L19 L9 L
On a full tank~540 km—~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc1300 cc72 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm145 PS @ 7,750 rpm—
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm—
Power to weight117 PS / tonne612 PS / tonne—
Top speed114 km/h220 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startKick
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)237 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height790 mm850 mm—
Ground clearance180 mm—135 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,518 mm—
Length × width × height——1,880 × 751 × 920 mm
Colours——Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Drum / Drum
ABSFront wheelBoth wheels, works in cornersNo
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-19 / 170/60-172.25-17 / 2.50-17

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
  • Unique UD 70—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or BMW R 1300 GS?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or BMW R 1300 GS?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or BMW R 1300 GS: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about goes furthest on a tank, lightest. Buy BMW R 1300 GS 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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