KTM 250 Adventure vs BMW G 310 GS

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 250 Adventure and BMW G 310 GS. The ex-showroom price of KTM 250 Adventure is ₹ 2,29,107 and BMW G 310 GS is ₹ 3,00,000. KTM 250 Adventure is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and BMW G 310 GS is available in 3 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between KTM 250 Adventure and BMW G 310 GS.

250 Adventure vs G 310 GS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	250 Adventure	G 310 GS
Price	₹ 2,29,107	₹ 3,00,000
Capacity	248.8 cc	313 cc
Power	29.5 bhp @ 9000 rpm	33.52 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Economy	--	--

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250 Adventure

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 2,29,107
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G 310 GS

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₹ 3,00,000
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250 Adventure
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	29.5 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	33.52 bhp @ 9,250 rpm
Max Torque	24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm	28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	248.8	313
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	72	80
Stroke (mm)	61.1	62.1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.5 : 1	10.9 : 1
Ignition	Digital	Electric
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Water Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Slipper Clutch (PASC)	Wet Multiple Disc
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14.5	11
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	1
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	143

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	240
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper	Front -4 Piston, Rear-Single Piston Caliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	100/90	110/80 R 19
Rear Tyre Size	130/80	150/70 R 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	24.7
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	27.6
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	29	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	--
Front Suspension	WP Apex 43	Upside down fork , Ø 41 mm
Rear Suspension	WP APEX - Monoshock	Cast aluminium dual swing arm

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	177	175
Overall Length (mm)	2,154	2,075
Overall Width (mm)	900	880
Overall Height (mm)	1,263	1,230
Wheelbase (mm)	1,430	1,420
Ground Clearance (mm)	200	--
Seat Height (mm)	855	835
Chassis Type	Steel Trellis Frame, Powder-coated	Tubular space frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	3
Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	--	--

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	--	Three-phase alternator 308 W
Battery	--	12 V / 8 Ah, Maintenance free
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED Head lamp
Headlight Bulb Type	Low Beam: 55 W at 13.5 V, High Beam: 60 W at 13.5 V	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	Electric Throttle, Full-LED lighting

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Excellent seating comfort
- Loaded with features
- 250cc has good top-end power
- One of the easy riding adventure bikes in the market
- The seating ergonomics is very comfortable
- Brakes have good bite
Could be better
- Can’t do hardcore off-road
- Misses out on full TFT display
- Front brake could have been better
- 313cc engine develops vibrations at high revs
- The six-speed gearbox is clunky
- Expensive to maintain

Colors


Available Colours	Orange Black	40 Years GS Edition Polar White Raly Style

Reviews


Overall rating	4.8(16 ratings) 3 reviews	4.5(27 ratings) 8 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	5	4
Reliability	5	4
Performance	5	4
Service Experience	5	4
Maintenance cost	4	3
Extra Features	4	4

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