Bmw G 310 Gs vs Ktm 390 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw G 310 Gs vs Ktm 390 Adventure. Bmw G 310 Gs: 34 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 170 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 143 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Ktm 390 Adventure: 43 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 167 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw G 310 Gs
Ktm 390 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
43 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
143 km/h
167 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
170 kg
179 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
34 hp @ 9,500 rpm
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
143 km/h
167 km/h
Weight
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km or approximately 33 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw G 310 Gs
6.5/10
"Great learner adventure bike if you find it priced right."
Pros
+Lightweight and easy handling
+Genuine light off-road capability
+Low seat height option
Cons
−Overpriced on used market
−Buzzy above 70mph
−Underpowered for two-up
Ktm 390 Adventure
7.8/10
"Brilliant budget adventurer if you buy history, not hope."
Pros
+Punchy single-cylinder engine
+Adjustable WP suspension
+Excellent TFT display
Cons
−Brutal stock seat
−Chain wear neglected often
−Higher oil consumption
Top 10 Accessories
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