<p><a href="https://indianautosblog.com/2018/06/bmw-g-310-gs-g-310-r-india-launch-18-july-308092">BMW Motorrad India is set to launch the BMW G 310 R and the G 310 GS on 18 July in India</a>. The bike will directly rival the KTM 390 Duke. Ahead of its launch, here’s our detailed spec comparison between the BMW G 310 R and the KTM 390 Duke.</p>
<p>[caption id="attachment_292363" align="aligncenter" width="1280"]<a href="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2017/12/BMW-G-310-R-left-side-at-2017-Thai-Motor-Expo.jpg"><img class="wp-image-292363 size-full" title="BMW G 310 R left side at 2017 Thai Motor Expo" src="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2017/12/BMW-G-310-R-left-side-at-2017-Thai-Motor-Expo.jpg" alt="BMW G 310 R left side at 2017 Thai Motor Expo" width="1280" height="851" /></a> As compared to KTM 390 Duke, the features list on BMW G 310 R only include switchable ABS, digital display and LED taillights.[/caption]</p>
<p>The <a href="https://indianautosblog.com/2017/12/bmw-g-310-r-bmw-g-310-gs-2017-thai-motor-expo-292358">BMW G 310 R</a> will mark its entry into the premium performance segment dominated by the KTM 390 Duke. BMW Motorrad India, owing to its premium brand image, will position the G 310 R above the 390 Duke. The 390 Duke offers tremendous bang for your buck with its advanced tech features. The bike receives best-in-class features like ride-by-wire throttle system, LCD Instrument cluster with Bluetooth Smartphone connectivity, LED headlights and switchable ABS with Enduro mode. The bike features a slipper clutch as well, which the G 310 R misses out.</p>
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<td width="141"><strong>Specifications</strong></td>
<td width="189"><strong>BMW G 310 R</strong></td>
<td width="198"><strong>KTM 390 Duke</strong></td>
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<td width="141">Engine</td>
<td width="189">313 cc, single-cylinder, DOHC, liquid cooled with fuel injection</td>
<td width="198">373.2 cc single cylinder engine with liquid cooling, Ride-by-wire, and fuel injection</td>
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<td width="141">Maximum Power</td>
<td width="189">33.5 bhp at 9,500 rpm</td>
<td width="198">43.5 bhp at 9,000 rpm</td>
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<td width="141">Peak Torque</td>
<td width="189">28 Nm at 7,500 rpm</td>
<td width="198">37 Nm at 7,000 rpm</td>
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<td width="141">Transmission</td>
<td width="189">6-Speed</td>
<td width="198">6-speed with a slipper clutch</td>
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<td width="141">Front Suspension</td>
<td width="189">41 mm USD Forks</td>
<td width="198">43 mm WP USD fork</td>
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<td width="141">Rear Suspension</td>
<td width="189">Mono-shock</td>
<td width="198">WP mono-shock</td>
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<td width="141">Front Brake</td>
<td width="189">300 mm disc with ABS</td>
<td width="198">320 mm disc with ABS</td>
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<td width="141">Rear Brake</td>
<td width="189">240 mm disc with ABS</td>
<td width="198">230 mm disc with ABS</td>
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<td width="141">Front Tyre Size</td>
<td width="189">110/70 R17 Michelin Pilot Street</td>
<td width="198">110/70 R17 Metzeler Sportec M5</td>
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<td width="141">Rear Tyre Size</td>
<td width="189">150/60 R17 Michelin Pilot Street</td>
<td width="198">150/60 R17 Metzeler Sportec M5</td>
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<td width="141">Fuel Tank Capacity</td>
<td width="189">11 litres</td>
<td width="198">13.5 litres</td>
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<td width="141">Kerb Weight</td>
<td width="189">158.5 kg</td>
<td width="198">163 kg</td>
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<td width="141">Seat Height</td>
<td width="189">835 mm</td>
<td width="198">830 mm</td>
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<td width="141">Price</td>
<td width="189">INR 3.50 lakh (expected on road price)</td>
<td width="198">INR 2.68 lakh (on road, Delhi)</td>
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<p>On the other hand, the BMW G 310 R features switchable ABS and digital instrument cluster. The bike gets conventional headlamps and LED taillights. Other features include upside down front forks and a preload adjustable rear mono-shock. The <a href="https://indianautosblog.com/2018/01/2018-ktm-390-duke-white-colour-official-launch-295721">KTM 390 Duke</a> uses USD front forks with open-cartridge technology and a preload adjustable mono-shock at the rear.</p>
<p>The BMW G 310 R employs a 313 cc, single-cylinder, liquid cooled, reverse inclined engine that is tuned to produce 33.5 bhp of maximum power and 28 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed transmission. The KTM 390 Duke uses a 373.2 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that produces 43 bhp of maximum power and 37 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed transmission.</p>
<p>[caption id="attachment_295722" align="aligncenter" width="770"]<a href="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2018/01/2018-KTM-390-Duke-white-press-front-right-quarter.jpg"><img class="wp-image-295722" title="2018 KTM 390 Duke white press front right quarter" src="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2018/01/2018-KTM-390-Duke-white-press-front-right-quarter.jpg" alt="2018 KTM 390 Duke white press front right quarter" width="770" height="513" /></a> The 2018 KTM 390 Duke gets class-leading features like LED headlights, LCD instrument cluster, ride-by-wire throttle system and a slipper clutch.[/caption]</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://indianautosblog.com/2018/06/bmw-g-310-r-g-310-gs-5-things-to-know-308407">Also Read: BMW G 310 R & G 310 GS for India - 5 things to know</a></p>
<p>Both bikes are equipped with cast aluminium wheels and are shod with 17-inch tires. While the BMW G 310 R features Michelin Pilot Street tires, the KTM 390 Duke gets Metzeler Sportec M5 rubber. The KTM gets a price tag of INR 2.40 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). On the flipside, the BMW is likely to offer the G 310 R around INR 3-3.5 lakh (on the road).</p>
<h2>BMW G 310 R Photo Gallery</h2>
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<h2>KTM 390 Duke Photo Gallery</h2>
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