KTM 390 DUKE vs 2024 KTM 250 Duke vs BMW G 310 R

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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.

Top on paper
KTM 390 DUKE
99.5 pts
2024 KTM 250 Duke
22.4 pts
BMW G 310 R
12.8 pts

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

KTM 390 DUKE
52.3 pts
Best fit here
2024 KTM 250 Duke
78 pts
BMW G 310 R
54.4 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
KTM 390 DUKE
75.4 pts
2024 KTM 250 Duke
17.7 pts
BMW G 310 R
48.6 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
KTM 390 DUKE
93.8 pts
2024 KTM 250 Duke
24.7 pts
BMW G 310 R
32.6 pts

New rider friendly

KTM 390 DUKE
31.1 pts
Best fit here
2024 KTM 250 Duke
84.3 pts
BMW G 310 R
63.7 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • KTM 390 DUKE 83 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 KTM 250 Duke 80 cm
  • BMW G 310 R 78.5 cm Lowest seat here

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 31.5 hp (2024 KTM 250 Duke) up to 44 hp (KTM 390 DUKE).
  • Torque spans 25 Nm (2024 KTM 250 Duke) 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).
Specification KTM 390 DUKE KTM 250 Duke BMW G 310 R
Brand KTM KTM BMW
Model KTM 390 DUKE KTM 250 Duke BMW G 310 R
Engine size 400cc 250cc 300cc
Power 44hp 31.5hp 34hp
Torque 37nm. 25nm. 28nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 149kg 148kg 181kg
Front brake Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc Front four-piston radial fixed BYBRE caliper, 320mm brake disc Single disc, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper, radially bolted
Rear brake Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc 2-piston floating BYBRE caliper, 240mm disc Single disc, diameter 240 mm, single-piston floating caliper
Seat height (cm) 83cm 80cm 78.5cm
Front tyre 110/70 17 110/70 17 MRF 110/70 R17
Rear tyre 150/60 17 150/60 R17 MRF 150/60 R17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension WP APEX 43 WP APEX 43 Upside down fork, Ø 41 mm
Rear suspension WP APEX - Monoshock WP APEX - Monoshock Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable
Motorcycle type Naked Naked Naked
Top speed 170km/h 163km/h 165km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 13.4 L – 3.5 L/100km 13 L – 2.7 L/100km 11 L – 3.8 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $5899 $5200 $4995
Brand price lists View KTM price list View KTM price list View BMW price list
Extra features

-TFT Display, slipper clutch

-Ride by wire throttle, slipper clutch, digital instrument

-Quick start, Cornering ABS, TYPE-C port

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KTM 390 DUKE vs KTM 250 Duke vs BMW G 310 R: which is better for you?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of KTM 390 DUKE vs KTM 250 Duke?

KTM 390 DUKE is listed at 170 km/h vs 163 km/h for KTM 250 Duke.

Which has more horsepower, KTM 390 DUKE or KTM 250 Duke?

KTM 390 DUKE has 44 hp compared with 32 hp on the KTM 250 Duke.

Which is better, KTM 390 DUKE or KTM 250 Duke?

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