BMW G 310 GS versus KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 GS

Adventure
KTM

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

Sporttourer

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2024~
Built von 2016 bis 2024~
RRP 6.600 €
RRP 22.499 €
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Pros:
  • Off-road capability
  • Comfort
  • Processing
Pros:
  • Tourable seating position & adjustable windscreen
  • Bearish engine
  • Wide range of accessories
  • Very good standard equipment
  • Semi-active, electronic WP chassis
Cons:
  • Achievement
  • Price
Cons:
  • QuickShifter only for an extra charge
  • Tight seat
  • Engine needs some speed to feel good

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length :
2.075 mm Height : 1.230 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
170 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.482 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
234 (max: 460 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Single cylinder 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 cylinder, 4-stroke, 75° 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.301 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 108 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 143 km/h
Performance: 34 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 28 NM bei 7.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 11 Litre
Consumption:
3 l
Reach:
330 km
Maximum speed: 260 km/h
Performance: 175 HP at 9.750 U/Min
Torque: 141 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 23 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
400 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down 41 mm (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/80 R 19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17
Frame type:
Lattice tube (chromium-molybdenum)
Front suspension:
Semi-active WP-USD fork Ø 48 mm (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 156 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR17

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)

Good, but not cheap

So you can imagine enjoying day trips or the ferries of everyday life on normal routes with the BMW G 310 GS. For the big tour she is rather too unrelaxed. BMW is calling for around 6,050 euros for this model. The question then arises as to who should buy this. Sure, it is suitable for beginners qua law. But as a pure beginner bike a bit expensive.

BMW's 310 series has clear qualities. If you can do without the rather limited touring ability anyway, you should take a look at the already mentioned G 310: Here you can save another 700 Euros.

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann and Söhne in Pinneberg near Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 6.050€
  • Used (3 years old): 3,700€
  • Years of construction: since 2017
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: black, blue, white

Conclusion - what sticks

The new 1290 Super Duke GT has actually gotten even better. The many Tec updates may not be everyone's cup of tea or absolutely necessary, but they all work splendidly. The brakes are very good and the range of about 400 km is suitable for touring. The GT lives up to its name and, thanks to its seating position, is also suitable for longer tours. Nevertheless, the sporty character is always present, Ready to Race everywhere, just typical KTM!
 
The test bike was provided by Motorrad Ruser . This dealer based in Haseldorf near Hamburg has all sorts of KTM and Yamaha bikes in stock as demonstrators and the country roads around Haseldorf invite you to a magnificent test lap. So, let's go to Haseldorf. Please send greetings from us to Jessi and Hermann, and do not miss the new coffee machine. We recommend cappuccino or latte macchiato.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 20.349 €
  • Used (3 years old): 10.500€
  • Years of construction: since 2016
  • last facelift: 2022
  • Colors: orange, orange & orange