KTM 390 Duke vs BMW G 310 R

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 390 Duke and BMW G 310 R. The ex-showroom price of KTM 390 Duke is ₹ 2,70,161 and BMW G 310 R is ₹ 2,50,000. KTM 390 Duke is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and BMW G 310 R 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 390 Duke and BMW G 310 R.

390 Duke vs G 310 R Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	390 Duke	G 310 R
Price	₹ 2,70,161	₹ 2,50,000
Capacity	373.2 cc	313 cc
Power	42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm	33.5 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Economy	25 kmpl	30 kmpl

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KTM
390 Duke

Version
BS VI

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 2,70,161
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G 310 R

Version
Standard

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 2,50,000
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390 Duke
BS VI
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G 310 R
Standard
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	42.9 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	33.5 bhp @ 9,250 rpm
Max Torque	37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm	28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	373.2	313
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	89	80
Stroke (mm)	60	62.1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.88:1	10.9 : 1
Ignition	Digital Ignition	Electric
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Water Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated	Wet Multiple Disc
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5	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	338	330
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.	25	30
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	143

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


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 radial fixed calliper , Rear-Single Piston floating calliper	Front-4 Piston, Rear-Single Piston
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/70 x 17	110/70 R 17
Rear Tyre Size	150/60 x 17	150/60 R 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
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)	167	--
Overall Length (mm)	2,072	2,005
Overall Width (mm)	831	849
Overall Height (mm)	1,109	1,080
Wheelbase (mm)	1,357	1,380
Ground Clearance (mm)	175	--
Seat Height (mm)	830	785
Chassis Type	Steel trellis frame, powder coated	Tubular space frame

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	--
GPS & Navigation	No	--
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	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	--
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	--
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	--
Battery	--	12 V / 8 Ah, maintenance free
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Head lamp
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets a power-packed 373cc engine
- Equipped with a Full TFT instrument cluster
- ABS can be swtiched off
- Excellent fit and finish
- Great city riding position
- The brakes are really good
Could be better
- Engine gets relatively hot in traffic conditions
- Seats are a bit cramped
- Ride is a bit stiff
- Engine vibrations at higher revs
- Expensive to maintain
- Limited service reach

Colors


Available Colours	Ceramic White Silver Metallic	Cosmic Black Style Sport White

Reviews


Overall rating	4.8(1022 ratings) 335 reviews	4.4(29 ratings) 8 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4
Reliability	4	4
Performance	4	4
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	4	4
Maintenance cost	4	2
Extra Features	4	3

Reviews

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Above all expectations

I've bought it before a year ago, and yes, I had to wait around 15 days after booking

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BMW not value for money

Bike look is amazing but some power issue on the engine, servicing and maintenance ch

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