Bmw G 310 R vs Ktm Duke 390
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw G 310 R vs Ktm Duke 390. 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 390: 46 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 171 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 167 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw G 310 R
Ktm Duke 390
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
143 km/h
167 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158.5 kg
171 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
34 hp @ 9,500 rpm
46 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
39 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
143 km/h
167 km/h
Weight
158.5 kg (wet/curb weight)
171 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L
3.5–4.2 L/100km (approx. 24–29 km/L, 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 390
7.8/10
"An electrifying buy if you choose the right year carefully."
Pros
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Premium suspension and braking
+TFT dash still impresses
Cons
−Early models reliability concerns
−Heat soak in traffic
−Vibration above 7,000rpm
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