BMW G 310 GS versus KTM RC 390

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 GS

Adventure
KTM

KTM RC 390

Supersport

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2024~
Built von 2014 bis 2024~
RRP 6.600 €
RRP 6.899 €
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Pros:
  • Off-road capability
  • Comfort
  • Processing
Pros:
  • wily curve speedster
  • on top decent performance
  • high-quality workmanship
  • light and easy to master
Cons:
  • Achievement
  • Price
Cons:
  • little power at the bottom
  • Rear shock absorber a bit too soft
  • Gearbox cold a bit shaky

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length :
2.075 mm Height : 1.230 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
170 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.340 mm
Seat :
824 mm
Weight :
164 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: 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 373 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 89 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: 172 km/h
Performance: 44 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 37 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
3 l
Reach:
395 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:
WP USD 43 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, Bybre 4-piston fixed caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc, 1-piston floating caliper ( 230 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