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BMW G 310 R vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW G 310 R

BMW G 310 R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 313 cc
  • 34 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 164 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1301 cc
  • 180 PS
  • 189 kg

Nicknamed "The Beast"

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 1290 Super Duke R4
  2. BMW G 310 R2
  • Most powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
  • LightestBMW G 310 R164 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
  • Lowest seatBMW G 310 R785 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

BMW G 310 R34 PS
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

BMW G 310 R28 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

BMW G 310 R207 PS/t
KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t

Engine size

BMW G 310 R313 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc

Top speed

BMW G 310 R143 km/h
KTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h

Weight

BMW G 310 R164 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

BMW G 310 R785 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW G 310 RKTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l—
Petrol tank11 L16 L
On a full tank~330 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size313 cc1301 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power34 PS @ 9,250 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight207 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed143 km/h290 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight164 kg (with fluids)189 kg (dry)
Seat height785 mm835 mm
Wheelbase1,374 mm1,497 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 200/55-17
Suspension (front / back)41 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock—

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • BMW G 310 R—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW G 310 R or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; BMW G 310 R makes 34 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW G 310 R or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

BMW G 310 R weighs about 164 kg and KTM 1290 Super Duke R about 189 kg, so BMW G 310 R is easier to push and park.

BMW G 310 R or KTM 1290 Super Duke R: which should I buy?

Buy BMW G 310 R if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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