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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs BMW R 1300 GS

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

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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

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Head to head

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

Power

TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
BMW R 1300 GS145 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
BMW R 1300 GS237 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
BMW R 1300 GS850 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310BMW R 1300 GS
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeStreetAdventure
Fuel average~30 km/l—
Petrol tank11 L19 L
On a full tank~330 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc1300 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm145 PS @ 7,750 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne612 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h220 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)237 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm850 mm
Ground clearance180 mm—
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,518 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-19 / 170/60-17

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 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 310 or BMW R 1300 GS?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 310 or BMW R 1300 GS?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 310 or BMW R 1300 GS: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. 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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