Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure and the Aprilia RS 457 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure comes with a 1,300 cc unit compared to the Aprilia RS 457's 457 cc, producing 143.4 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 21 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure versus 30 kmpl for the Aprilia RS 457. 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 + liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 457 cc |
| Engine Type | Air Liquid Cooled Two Cylinder Four Stroke Boxer Engine | 2 parallel forward-facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Power | 143.4 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 43.5 Nm at 6,700 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 13L |
| Mileage | 21 kmpl | 30 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 269 | 175 |
| Seat Height | 850 | 800 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc 310 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Disc 320 mm 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Central Shock Absorber | 41mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120mm travel |
| Rear Brake | Disc 285 mm Caliper - Rear 2 Piston | Disc 220 mm 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - R19 | 110/70 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 - R17 | 150/60 - 17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 10 Ah | 12v MF |
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| Cluster | Digital | — |
| Color Options | Racing red solid paintTriple BlackRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic Matte | Racing StripesPrismatic DarkOpalescent LightGP ReplicaCoral Snake blueArsenic yellow |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Price Variants | (Racing Red) | 2575000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Triple Black | 2690000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels GS Trophy | 2715000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Option 719 | 2930000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | STD | 422229 GP Replica | 437228 |
| Starter | Electric | Self start |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6-speed manual |
