Bmw G 310 R vs Ktm Duke 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw G 310 R vs Ktm Duke 125. Bmw G 310 R: 34 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 158.5 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 143 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Ktm Duke 125: 15 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~100–102 km/h (electronically limited for A1 licence compliance), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw G 310 R
Ktm Duke 125
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
143 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158.5 kg
149 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
34 hp @ 9,500 rpm
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
143 km/h
~100–102 km/h (electronically limited for A1 licence compliance)
Weight
158.5 kg (wet/curb weight)
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L
2.5–3.2 L/100km (approx. 31–40 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw G 310 R
7.0/10
"Solid urban performer if you buy smart and service properly."
Pros
+Surprisingly punchy single cylinder
+Proper suspension setup
+BMW dealer parts support
Cons
−Budget plastics and switchgear
−Exhaust header corrosion issues
−Expensive dealer labour costs
Ktm Duke 125
8.0/10
"The best A1-licence motorcycle you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Proper full-size chassis
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+Reliable fuel injection
Cons
−Desperately limited highway performance
−Attracts hard-riding owners
−Suspension wears quickly
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