KTM 390 Duke versus BMW G 310 R

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
KTM

KTM 390 Duke

Naked
BMW

BMW G 310 R

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2024~
Built von 2016 bis 2024~
RRP 6.299 €
RRP 5.650 €
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Pros:
  • Very good technical equipment
  • modern cockpit
  • Agile handling
  • Engine with an astonishing amount of pressure
Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Price
  • Pillion compatible
Cons:
  • a bit too small for taller riders
  • Sound could be heartier
  • Lambda probe underneath the manifold catches the eye
Cons:
  • Driving performance absolute

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.367 mm
Seat :
800 mm until : 820 mm
Weight :
165 kg
Wheelbase: 1.374 mm
Length :
2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat :
785 mm
Weight :
158.5 (max: 345 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 399 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 89 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Single cylinder 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Performance: 45 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 39 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Reach:
387 km
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

Chassis

Frame type:
Trellis tubular frame, powder-coated (chrome-molybdenum)
Front suspension:
WP APEX 43 (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/70 17 inches
Rear tyres: 150/60 17 inches
Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-Down 41 mm (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 131 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/70 R17
Rear tyres: 150/60 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc, four-piston radial fixed caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston caliper ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

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Price/Availability/Colors/Years of Construction

  • Price: 6.299 €
  • Used (3 years old): 3.750€
  • Availability: from 03/2024
  • Colors: Orange, Blue

Conclusion - for whom is it suitable?

So: Who is the small BMW G 310 R suitable for? For small and light people, of course. Those who simply want to ride a motorcycle and place little value on riding performance.

It is ideal for people who answer the question asked at the beginning whether a scooter would not be the better choice, with the handiness and driving pleasure of the BMW G 310 R. If the concept motorcycle is superior to that of the scooter, then here.

The Japanese competition is usually a bit more expensive than the BMW (wouldn't have thought I'd ever write this sentence). However, it usually exhausts the 48 hp limit of the driving licence class A2 and brings a little more peace than the BMW, which some consider to be hilarious.

But: After initial scepticism, one thing is clear: make sure the G 310 R is really fun. Who would have thought that?

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

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 5.050€
  • Used (2 years old): 3,300€
  • Years of construction: from 2015
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: red, black, ply white