BMW G 310 R vs 2024 KTM 250 Duke vs KTM 390 DUKE vs KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- BMW G 310 R 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 KTM 250 Duke 80 cm
- KTM 390 DUKE 83 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL 79.5 cm
Spread in this comparison: about 4.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 28 hp (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL) up to 44 hp (KTM 390 DUKE).
- Torque spans 22.6 Nm (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL) up to 37 Nm (KTM 390 DUKE).
- Weight spans 148 kg (2024 KTM 250 Duke) to 181 kg (BMW G 310 R).
- Displacement spans 250 cc (2024 KTM 250 Duke) to 400 cc (KTM 390 DUKE).
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| Specification | BMW G 310 R | KTM 250 Duke | KTM 390 DUKE | KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | KTM | KTM | KAWASAKI |
| Model | BMW G 310 R | KTM 250 Duke | KTM 390 DUKE | KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL |
| Engine size | 300cc | 250cc | 400cc | 250cc |
| Power | 34hp | 31.5hp | 44hp | 28hp |
| Torque | 28nm. | 25nm. | 37nm. | 22.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 181kg | 148kg | 149kg | 163kg |
| Front brake | Single disc, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper, radially bolted | Front four-piston radial fixed BYBRE caliper, 320mm brake disc | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc | Single-sided, dual-piston, single semi-floating ø310 mm petal disc |
| Rear brake | Single disc, diameter 240 mm, single-piston floating caliper | 2-piston floating BYBRE caliper, 240mm disc | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | ø220 mm petal disc, Dual-piston |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 80cm | 83cm | 79.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 R17 | 110/70 17 MRF | 110/70 17 | 110/70-17M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17 | 150/60 R17 MRF | 150/60 17 | 140/70-17M/C 66H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside down fork, Ø 41 mm | WP APEX 43 | WP APEX 43 | ø41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable | WP APEX - Monoshock | WP APEX - Monoshock | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable spring preload, 130 mm |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked | Naked | Supersport |
| Top speed | 165km/h | 163km/h | 170km/h | 172km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 11 L – 3.8 L/100km | 13 L – 2.7 L/100km | 13.4 L – 3.5 L/100km | 14 L – 4 L/100km |
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| Price | $4995 | $5200 | $5899 | $4000 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View KTM price list | View KTM price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Ride by wire throttle, slipper clutch, digital instrument -Quick start, Cornering ABS, TYPE-C port |
-TFT Display, slipper clutch |
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BMW G 310 R vs KTM 250 Duke vs KTM 390 DUKE + more: which is better for you?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW G 310 R vs KTM 250 Duke?
BMW G 310 R is listed at 165 km/h vs 163 km/h for KTM 250 Duke.
Which has more horsepower, BMW G 310 R or KTM 250 Duke?
BMW G 310 R has 34 hp compared with 32 hp on the KTM 250 Duke.
Which is better, BMW G 310 R or KTM 250 Duke?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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