KTM 390 Duke versus BMW G 310 R
KTM 390 Duke
BMW G 310 R
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Very good technical equipment
- modern cockpit
- Agile handling
- Engine with an astonishing amount of pressure
- Comfort
- Price
- Pillion compatible
- a bit too small for taller riders
- Sound could be heartier
- Lambda probe underneath the manifold catches the eye
- Driving performance absolute
Dimensions & Weight
Seat : 800 mm until : 820 mm
Weight : 165 kg
Length : 2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 785 mm
Weight : 158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 399 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 89 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 45 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 39 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Reach: 387 km
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
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
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
Single disc, four-piston radial fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
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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.
