BMW G 310 GS 2020 vs. KTM 790 Adventure 2020

BMW G 310 GS 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

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Technical Specifications BMW G 310 GS 2020 compared to KTM 790 Adventure 2020

BMW G 310 GS 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

BMW G 310 GS 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.1 mm	Stroke	65.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	34 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	28 Nm	Torque	88 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.6	Compression Ratio	12.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	42 mm	Throttle Bore	46 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	313 ccm	Displacement	799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	180 mm	Travel	200 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	direct	Shock mount	Deflection
Travel	Travel	180 mm	Travel	200 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	63.3 degree	Rake	64.1 degree
Trail	Trail	98 mm	Trail	107.8 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,420 mm	Wheelbase	1,509 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW G 310 GS 2020

The BMW is a great, simple and very comfortable entry-level motorbike for adventurous everyday riders. Both commuting and day trips work very well with it. But the power is already quite low. With 34 hp, it is very beginner-friendly, but you very quickly wish for more punch and power. Especially at a price of about 6000 €, it is questionable whether one can financially cope with such a quick change of motorbikes, or not go straight for a more powerful bike in the A2 class.

Comfortable seating position

low weight

high-quality workmanship

beginner-friendly throttle response

also possible to ride through light terrain.

little power, especially at higher speeds

high price

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

In my eyes, the KTM is the sportiest of all mid-range touring enduros. If you are looking for a touring machine that is brutally nippy on road and off-road, you will find it here. At the same time, however, the chassis and engine offer sufficient comfort and good manners to keep the rider from going mad even on longer liaison stages.

Engine with manners AND character

Enormously high chassis stability

Brakes without reproach

Tremendous off-road capabilities

Low average consumption.

Unattractive surcharge policy

original seat not optimally shaped