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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs BMW R 1300 GS vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3100
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 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 R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 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

TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
BMW R 1300 GS145 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
BMW R 1300 GS—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
BMW R 1300 GS—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
BMW R 1300 GS—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310BMW R 1300 GSTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaBMW Motorrad · GermanyTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetAdventureStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l—~45 km/l
Petrol tank11 L19 L12 L
On a full tank~330 km—~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc1300 cc160 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm145 PS @ 7,750 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne612 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h220 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)237 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm850 mm790 mm
Ground clearance180 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,518 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-19 / 170/60-1790/90-17 / 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—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.

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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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