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KTM RC 390 vs BMW G 310 R

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

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KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg
BMW G 310 R

BMW G 310 R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 313 cc
  • 34 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 164 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

KTM RC 39044 PS
BMW G 310 R34 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
BMW G 310 R28 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
BMW G 310 R313 cc

Fuel average

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

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
BMW G 310 R330 km

Top speed

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

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
BMW G 310 R164 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
BMW G 310 R785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390BMW G 310 R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L11 L
On a full tank~266 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc313 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm34 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne207 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h143 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)164 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm785 mm
Ground clearance178 mm—
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,374 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240
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.

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

Questions people ask

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

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, KTM RC 390 or BMW G 310 R?

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

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

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.

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

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