Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS and the TVS iQube side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW R 1300 GS is available at a price on request, while the TVS iQube is priced at ₹84,999. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air and liquid-cooled | — |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | — |
| Engine Type | Two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine | BLDC hub-mounted electric motor |
| Power | 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm | Peak: 4.4 kW; Rated: 3 kW |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 140 Nm (wheel torque) |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | — |
| Mileage | 20.83 kmpl | — |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 80 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 237 | 110–125 depending on variant |
| Seat Height | 850 | 770 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | No; CBS (Combined Braking System, SBT) |
| Front Brake | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Disc (220 mm) |
| Front Suspension | Central Shock Absorber | Telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Rear Brake | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Drum (130 mm) |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | Hydraulic twin-tube shock absorber |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - R19 | 90/90–12 tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 - R17 | 90/90–12 tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 12″ alloy wheels |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED integrated with TSL (Tip & Stay Light) |
Other Specifications |
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| 0–40 km/h (s) | — | 4.2 |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | — | Yes |
| App Connectivity | — | Yes |
| Battery | 12 V / 10 Ah | Lithium-ion, IP67 |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | — | 3.4 |
| Battery Chemistry | — | Li-ion |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | — | 3 |
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| Built-in GPS Navigation | — | Yes |
| Charger Output Power (kW) | — | 0.9 |
| Charging Port Type | — | Proprietary |
| Charging Time (Fast) | — | 0–80% in around 2 hours |
| Charging Time (Standard) | — | 0–80% in around 4.5 hours |
| Cluster | Digital | 5″–7″ TFT (variant-dependent), SmartXonnect connectivity, navigation, OTA |
| Color Options | Light whiteBlack Storm MetallicRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic | Pearl WhiteWalnut BrownTitanium GreyTitanium Grey MatteStarlight Blue BeigeCopper Brown BeigeMercury GreyMint BlueCelebration OrangeHarlequin Blue BeigeMagnificence Purple Beige |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G connectivity, navigation, call alerts, ride analytics |
| Drive Modes | — | Eco, Power, Sport |
| Fast Charging Supported | — | Yes |
| Final Drive Type | — | hub |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | — |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | — | IP67 |
| Motor Power (Continuous, kW) | — | 3.0 |
| Motor Power (Peak, kW) | — | 4.4 |
| Motor Type | — | BLDC |
| OTA Updates | — | Yes |
| Price Variants | Triple Black | 2200000 Trophy | 2225000 Option 719 Tramuntana | 2425000 | iQube 2.2 kWh | 115322 iQube 3.1 kWh | 125315 iQube 3.5 kWh | 135043 iQube S 4.7 kWh | 137142 iQube S 3.5 kWh | 139642 iQube ST 5.3 kWh | 170984 |
| Range (Claimed, km) | — | 124 |
| Range (Real World, km) | — | 80 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric push-button |
| Torque (Electric, Nm) | — | 140 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | Direct‑drive via CVT-equivalent hub motor |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 3 |
