KTM RC 390 2017 vs. BMW G 310 GS 2019

KTM RC 390 2017

BMW G 310 GS 2019

Overview - KTM RC 390 2017 vs BMW G 310 GS 2019

KTM RC 390 2017

BMW G 310 GS 2019

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Technical Specifications KTM RC 390 2017 compared to BMW G 310 GS 2019

KTM RC 390 2017

BMW G 310 GS 2019

KTM RC 390 2017

BMW G 310 GS 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	89 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	62.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	44 HP	Engine power	34 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	35 Nm	Torque	28 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	10.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	373.2 ccm	Displacement	313 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,340 mm	Wheelbase	1,420 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	147 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	169.5 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	10 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM RC 390 2017

If you can afford to pay around 8,500 euros (Germany) or just under 9,000 euros (Austria) for the RC390 R and then have around 11,000 flakes left over for the SSP 300 kit, you will get world championship-ready racing goods. "Ready to Race", the name says it all, really. In this case, "Ready to win the World Championship" would almost be more accurate, because the parts kit is actually so complete and complies with the FIM regulations. KTM is doing everything it can to accommodate all those who are considering a serious entry into the racing world, especially of course all the young hopefuls out there. KTM Customer Racing, I pull my helmet! Bravo!

Never before has it been easier to get hold of a World Championship-ready racing machine.

The realisation that I will probably not become a gifted ring rider.

BMW G 310 GS 2019

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