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BMW G 310 R vs KTM RC 390

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 RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM RC 3905
  2. BMW G 310 R3
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBMW G 310 R~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBMW G 310 R~330 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 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 RC 39044 PS

Torque

BMW G 310 R28 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

BMW G 310 R207 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

BMW G 310 R313 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

BMW G 310 R30 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

BMW G 310 R330 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Top speed

BMW G 310 R143 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

BMW G 310 R164 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

BMW G 310 R785 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW G 310 RKTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average~30 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank11 L9.5 L
On a full tank~330 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size313 cc373 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power34 PS @ 9,250 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight207 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed143 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight164 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height785 mm820 mm
Ground clearance—178 mm
Wheelbase1,374 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • BMW G 310 R—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, BMW G 310 R or KTM RC 390?

BMW G 310 R does around 30 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, BMW G 310 R or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; BMW G 310 R makes 34 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW G 310 R or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and BMW G 310 R about 164 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

BMW G 310 R or KTM RC 390: which should I buy?

Buy BMW G 310 R if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy KTM RC 390 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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