BMW G 310 GS versus KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 GS

Adventure
KTM

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2024~
Built von 2013 bis 2024~
RRP 6.600 €
RRP 20.299 €
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Pros:
  • Off-road capability
  • Comfort
  • Processing
Pros:
  • Powerful engine
  • Stable chassis
  • Service
  • Electronic helpers
  • Brake
Cons:
  • Achievement
  • Price
Cons:
  • Pillion suitability

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length :
2.075 mm Height : 1.230 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
170 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.497 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
198 (max: 415 ) 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: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V2 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: 250 km/h
Performance: 180 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 140 NM bei 8.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
287 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:
Tubular space frame, powder-coated (chrome-molybdenum)
Front suspension:
WP-USD Ø 48 mm (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
WP-Monoshock via deflection (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 200/55-17

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
2 x Brembo Stylema Monoblock four-piston radial fixed caliper, brake discs, floating ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston fixed caliper ( 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

Where it is, is at the front

So KTM has delivered a cheat pack, because neither is it a beast, nor a duke. What luck. It is a power on the street, but a manageable one. The Super Duke stands for driving fun without end, when the sheer performance counts. It is pure irrationality, a fun bike without high utility value.

If you are looking for something like this, you will be happy here, provided you like the edgy design. But isn't that always the case?

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 17.834€
  • Used (3 years old): 9.500€
  • Years of construction: since 2014
  • Availability: very good
  • Colours: black, orange