<p>Last week, <a href="https://indianautosblog.com/2018/07/bmw-g-310-r-launched-in-india-priced-at-inr-2-99-lakh-310231">BMW Motorrad India launched the BMW G 310 R in India</a>, and if that wasn't enough, just a day later India Kawasaki Motors introduced the locally made Kawasaki Ninja 300.</p>
<p>[caption id="attachment_310302" align="aligncenter" width="770"]<a href="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2018/07/BMW-G-310-R-side.jpg"><img class="wp-image-310302" title="BMW G 310 R side" src="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2018/07/BMW-G-310-R-side-1024x768.jpg" alt="BMW G 310 R side" width="770" height="578" /></a> The BMW G 310 R rivals the KTM 390 Duke and is priced at INR 2.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).[/caption]</p>
<p>The Kawasaki Ninja 300 is not a direct rival to the BMW G 310 R; however, this comparison is merely pricing based. While the G 310 R is a naked streetfighter, the Ninja 300 is an entry-level supersport. The G 310 R is locally manufactured by TVS in India, while Kawasaki assembles the Ninja 300 via CKD units with some localized parts.</p>
<p>Interestingly though, despite its local manufacturing, the completely Made-in-India G 310 R costs INR 1,000 more than the localized Kawasaki Ninja 300. The BMW G 310 R is priced at INR 2.99 lakh, while <a href="https://indianautosblog.com/2018/07/new-kawasaki-ninja-300-310432">the Assembled-in-India Ninja 300 costs INR 2.98 lakh (all prices are ex-showroom Delhi).</a> Both are premium bike manufacturers and compete in India and global markets. Here's a spec-level comparison between the Ninja 300 & G 310 R.</p>
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<td width="141"><strong>Specification</strong></td>
<td width="217"><strong>BMW G 310 R</strong></td>
<td width="246"><strong>Kawasaki Ninja 300<br />
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<td width="141">Engine</td>
<td width="217">313 cc, single-cylinder, DOHC, liquid cooled with fuel injection</td>
<td width="246">296 cc parallel twin with liquid cooling and fuel injection</td>
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<td width="141">Maximum Power</td>
<td width="217">33.5 bhp at 9,500 rpm</td>
<td width="246">38.7 bhp at 11,500 rpm</td>
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<td width="141">Peak Torque</td>
<td width="217">28 Nm at 7,500 rpm</td>
<td width="246">27 Nm at 10,000 rpm</td>
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<td width="141">Transmission</td>
<td width="217">6-Speed</td>
<td width="246">6-Speed with Slipper Clutch</td>
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<td width="141">Front Suspension</td>
<td width="217">41 mm USD Forks</td>
<td width="246">41 mm Telescopic Forks</td>
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<td width="141">Rear Suspension</td>
<td width="217">Mono-shock</td>
<td width="246">Bottom-Link Uni-Trak</td>
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<td width="141">Front Brake</td>
<td width="217">300 mm disc with ABS</td>
<td width="246">290 mm petal disc with ABS</td>
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<td width="141">Rear Brake</td>
<td width="217">240 mm disc with ABS</td>
<td width="246">220 mm petal disc with ABS</td>
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<td width="141">Front Tyre Size</td>
<td width="217">110/70 R17 Michelin Pilot Street</td>
<td width="246">110/70 R17 M/C 54H</td>
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<td width="141">Rear Tyre Size</td>
<td width="217">150/60 R17 Michelin Pilot Street</td>
<td width="246">140/60 R17 M/C 66H</td>
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<td width="141">Fuel Tank Capacity</td>
<td width="217">11 litres</td>
<td width="246">17 litres</td>
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<td width="141">Kerb Weight</td>
<td width="217">158.5 kg</td>
<td width="246">179 kg</td>
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<td width="141">Seat Height</td>
<td width="217">835 mm</td>
<td width="246">785 mm</td>
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<td width="141">Price</td>
<td width="217">INR 2.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)</td>
<td width="246">INR 2.98 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)</td>
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<p>The BMW G 310 R uses a 313 cc, single-cylinder, four-valve, liquid-cooled engine with fuel injection that is tuned to develop 34 PS of maximum power and 28 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed transmission. The motorcycle features USD front forks and an adjustable rear mono-shock while stopping power comes from disc brakes at both the ends with standard switchable ABS.</p>
<p>The Kawasaki Ninja 300 sources power from a 299 cc, liquid-cooled, four-valve, parallel-twin engine with fuel injection that produces 39 PS of maximum power and 27.3 Nm of peak torque. The engine syncs to a 6-speed transmission with a standard slipper clutch. The localized Ninja 300 features dual-channel ABS as standard and stock MRF tires.</p>
<p>[caption id="attachment_310445" align="aligncenter" width="770"]<a href="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2018/07/Kawasaki-Ninja-300-2018-green-front-right-quarter.jpg"><img class="wp-image-310445" title="Kawasaki Ninja 300 2018 green front right quarter" src="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2018/07/Kawasaki-Ninja-300-2018-green-front-right-quarter.jpg" alt="Kawasaki Ninja 300 2018 green front right quarter" width="770" height="578" /></a> The 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 300 is now heavily localized in India and receives two colours - Lime Green/Ebony and Candy Plasma Blue.[/caption]</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://indianautosblog.com/2018/07/bmw-g-310-gs-g-310-r-deliveries-to-begin-from-next-week-310529">Also Read: BMW G 310 GS & G 310 R deliveries to begin from next week</a></p>
<p>Both the motorcycles feature halogen headlamps, LED taillights and standard turn indicators. The Ninja 300 gets a twin-pod setup for the headlights, while the BMW G 310 R features sticky Michelin Pilot Street tires.</p>
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