Aprilia Tuono V4 vs BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Aprilia Tuono V4 and the BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Bikerbox, Inc. and SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines). Last verified .
Photo: Aprilia (Piaggio & C. SpA), via aprilia.com.
Aprilia Tuono V4
Tuono V4 Factory 1100 variant
- SRP
- ₱1,560,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱44,008
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS
Light White variant
- SRP
- ₱1,675,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱47,252
How they differ
- The Aprilia Tuono V4 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,560,000, which is ₱115,000 (7%) below the BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS at ₱1,675,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Tuono V4 is estimated at ₱44,008 a month against ₱47,252 for the R 1300 GS, a difference of ₱3,244 a month.
- The Tuono V4 makes more power (175 PS against 145.5 PS for the R 1300 GS).
- The R 1300 GS has more torque (149 Nm against 121 Nm for the Tuono V4).
- The R 1300 GS has the larger engine (1,300 cc against 1,077 cc for the Tuono V4).
- The R 1300 GS has the better claimed fuel economy (20.8 km/L against 13.9 km/L for the Tuono V4).
- The Tuono V4 has the lower seat at 825 mm, 25 mm below the R 1300 GS, which matters for shorter riders.
- The R 1300 GS is the heavier bike (237 kg against 209 kg for the Tuono V4).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Aprilia Tuono V4Tuono V4 Factory 1100, ₱1,560,000 | BMW Motorrad R 1300 GSLight White, ₱1,675,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 65° V4, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin engine with double overhead and chain driven camshafts (BMW ShiftCam) and balance gear wheels |
| Displacement (differs) | 1077 cc | 1300 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 175 PS | 145.5 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 11,350 rpm | 7750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 121 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 9000 | 6,500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Four Marelli 48 mm throttle bodies, 8 injectors, ride-by-wire | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Air/liquid-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 13.9 km/L | 20.8 km/L |
| Emission standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed with Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain, 42/15 | Shaft (Cardan) |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2070 mm | 2212 mm |
| Width (differs) | 810 mm | 1000 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1452 mm | 1518 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 825 mm | 850 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 209 kg | 237 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17.9 L | 19 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Öhlins NIX 43 mm fork, Smart EC 2.0 electronic damping, 120 mm travel | BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupeled via flex element, central shock absorber |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Öhlins TTX piggy-back monoshock, Smart EC 2.0 electronic damping, 129 mm travel | BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminium single-sided swingarm, transversal connected swing arm bearings, central WAD spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 330 mm floating discs, Brembo M50 4-piston monobloc radial callipers | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper |
| Rear brake (differs) | 220 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston calliper | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 R19 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 200/55 ZR17 | 170/60 R17 |
| Wheels (differs) | Alloy, 3.5 x 17 in front, 6.0 x 17 in rear | Aluminium cast wheels |
| Frame (differs) | Aluminium dual-beam frame with adjustable headstock, engine height and swingarm pivot | Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Bosch cornering ABS, adjustable, rear lift-up mitigation | BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (lean angle optimized) |
| Traction control (differs) | Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) | BMW Motorrad DTC |
| Features | ||
| Other features (differs) | Six-axis inertial platform; APRC suite with wheelie, launch and engine brake control, engine maps, cruise control and pit limiter; 6 riding modes; Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 steering damper | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.