BMW G 310 GS vs KTM RC 390 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Well-defined GS fly line Strong and stable USD fork at the front Incredible engine performance at different speeds Read More	Powerful engine ABS enabled brakes Fully digital instrument panel Smooth handling   Read More
Things we don't like	Not suitable for rough terrains with a slope Read More	Expensive vehicle Cannot be used for daily errands Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	313 cc	373 cc
Maximum Power	33.5 hp	43 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11.0 L	13.7 L
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Alternator	308 W	--
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 62.1 mm	89 mm x 60 mm
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	Water-Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	1-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Engine
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	Single Exhaust
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Maximum Torque	28 Nm	37 Nm
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	--
Top Speed	143 kmph	--
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	--
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Sport
Width	880 mm	--
Height	1230 mm	--
Kerb Weight	169.5 kg	--
Seat Height	835 mm	824 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Gross Weight	345 kg	--
Length	2075 mm	--
Wheel Base	1420 mm	--
Ground Clearance	--	158 mm
Dry Weight	--	155 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Reserve	1.0 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	180 mm	150 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	180 mm	120 mm
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	WP APEX - Monoshock
Front Suspension	USD Fork	WP APEX 43

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	150/70 R17	150/60 R17
Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Front Tyre	110/80 R19	110/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	8 Ah	--

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Sport, Touring Sport, Touring	Sport Sport
Central Locking	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	No
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Electrical

Head Lamp	Bulb Bulb	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Tubular Tubular	Trellis Trellis
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish	--	No