Ktm Adventure 390 vs Bmw G 310 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Adventure 390 vs Bmw G 310 Gs. Ktm Adventure 390: 43 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 177 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 167 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Bmw G 310 Gs: 34 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 170 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 143 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Adventure 390
Bmw G 310 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
43 hp
34 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
167 km/h
143 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
177 kg
170 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
34 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
167 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market and conditions)
143 km/h
Weight
177 kg (wet/curb weight)
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L real-world average)
3.0 L/100km or approximately 33 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Adventure 390
7.5/10
"Brilliant used buy only if you vet it thoroughly first."
Pros
+Genuinely capable WP suspension
+Premium tech for price
+Slim, flickable chassis
Cons
−Fragile stock subframe
−Tight service intervals costly
−Hard seat after two hours
Bmw G 310 Gs
6.5/10
"Great learner adventure bike if you find it priced right."
Pros
+Lightweight and easy handling
+Genuine light off-road capability
+Low seat height option
Cons
−Overpriced on used market
−Buzzy above 70mph
−Underpowered for two-up
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