Bmw 310 Gs Vs Ktm 390 Adventure

When information technology comes to poster boy of ADVs, BMW'south flagship R 1250 GS is i of the most capable dual-sport motorcycles in the world. In 2016, BMW Motorrad offered this motorbike's DNA in a more accessible grade with their youngest in the GS series, the G 310 GS which was a event of their collaboration with TVS Motor Company. Aimed at alluring newer and younger riders, the G 310 GS opened doors to many who aspired to get a BMW motorcycle but shied away due to their heart-watering prices.

The 2020 BMW has received LED DRL and lights along with new two new paint schemes. Looks more than handsome and premium than before.

For the year 2020, BMW Motorrad has updated its entry-level gamble motorcycle with new colour schemes and more than tech along with a BSVI powertrain. While there is more to the updated G 310 GS, it costs substantially less to own equally compared to the previous ane. Does that make for a stronger instance against the KTM 390 Adventure, the winner of our entry-level ADV shoot-out? We find out in our comparing feature.

Pattern

Wherever we went with the BMW G 310 GS and the KTM 390 Adventure, information technology was the GS that attracted the maximum attending overshadowing the KTM. While the previous iteration of the GS had an intimidating presence, BMW has now updated it with DRL and LED headlights, giving it a similar look like the more than premium BMW F 900 R. All the same, the highlight of this update are the new colour schemes, which has enhanced the appeal of the 310 GS.

The BMW One thousand 310 GS has always had an intimidating presence. The 2020 updates have enhanced its appeal

The shade that you see in these pictures is Rallye style with cyanite blueish paint and a contrasting red on the frame with subtle highlights on the beak and the fuel tank. Although a premium over the stock polar white, we definitely recommend this particular shade even over the black-yellow 40 Years of GS edition. Although, what could take looked super absurd are BMW's Motorsport colours with Style HP on the G 310 GS much like the flagship 1250. Shouldn't be tough to replicate with vinyl though. What we all unanimously felt and agreed on is that at present the Yard 310 GS looks much more premium.

The LED DRL strip running between the LED light is reminiscent of the more premium BMW F 900 R

On the other hand, the KTM 390 Gamble gets overshadowed by the 310 GS because of its compact course and minimal panels. Even though the GS has a smaller tank chapters of 11-litre, it sports a muscular design giving a much larger appearance compared to KTM's 14.5-litre fuel tank. Further, the GS runs on wider tyres and also comes with premium 5-spoke blend design. All of which gives the BMW G 310 GS much better street presence than the KTM 390 Hazard.

The KTM 390 Adventure has a meaty course as compared to the G 310 GS. The handlebar riser and the luggage rack are aftermarket additions.

Features

If yous accept played with the instrumentation of any of BMW's GS motorcycles, you lot can't not be impressed past their layout, the plethora of information they provide and the crisp display, making them the best in the business. This feeling is completely missing when you see the basic LCD instrumentation on the G 310 GS. We hoped this iteration of the GS would sport a total-colour TFT instrumentation as even its more accessible sibling, the Apache RR 310 received the same in its BSVI avatar. Further, even the Hero Xpulse 200, at half the cost of the GS, comes with smartphone connectivity and navigation support.

The 2020 BMW G 310 GS has retained the LCD instrumentation that does show the essentials but is no friction match to the KTM'due south unit

The 2020 updates have too brought in the 4-way adjustable clutch and restriction levers.

When you bring the KTM 390 Adventure into this mix, the GS feels far behind as the former's 5-inch TFT instrumentation is far more modern and better equipped with its smartphone connectivity for Bluetooth telephony, music, navigation every bit well as engage/disengage ABS, traction control and quickshifter. Such a comprehensive electronics suite on a motorbike at this price is truly impressive.

The 5-inch TFT instrumentation on the KTM 390 Adventure just feels too premium with its options to command Bluetooth telephony, music, navigation and also switch ABS, traction control and quickshifter

Operation

In add-on to giving the engine a prissy shade of blackness, which does expect good, BMW has also equipped the engine with ride-past-wire and skid and assist clutch. Even in its BSVI guise, the G 310 GS makes 34PS and 28Nm from its 313cc unmarried-cylinder manufactory. Though, the peak power is now available at 500rpm prior whereas the elevation torque has been pushed by a 1,000rpm.

With the presence of ride-past-wire, the throttle response feels squeamish and precise.

In the previous iteration, vibrations was a big issue which has been addressed to a expert extent with the BSVI update. The engine now feels nice and shine at lower revs, which makes information technology like shooting fish in a barrel to commute around at slower speeds. What has gotten improve is the throttle response which feels more precise and has amend consistency, thanks to ride-past-wire. The engine builds speed in a linear mode and takes barely whatsoever efforts to attain speeds of upto 80kmph.

That existence said, the engine does feel a chip coarse in the mid-range. Further, when you attain close to 6,000rpm, the buzz from the motor can exist felt on the tank and also the seat. If you can manage to get over that, the GS can exist reasonable at speeds of 110kmph. While yous can push the motor further, information technology does feel strained at higher speeds.

What we honey nigh the KTM 390 Take chances is its immediate response across revs.

Lighter weight paired with the eager response from the engine makes the KTM 390 Hazard more fun while manoeuvring through city traffic or dealing with multiple corners as compared to the G 310 GS

In comparing, the 390 Run a risk's 373cc unit of measurement makes 44PS and 37Nm. What nosotros like about this unit is the fact that it feels eager across the revs with its firsthand response. This makes the 390 Adv feel more spirited compared to the GS. Be it commuting in city traffic or touring on the highways, there is plenty juice in the motor to proceed you lot entertained all throughout. While yous can easily porter around at speeds of xxx-40kmph at a higher gear sans any discomforting vibrations, the engine has the same level of conviction when you are doing triple-digit speeds fifty-fifty after crossing the 100kmph mark.

Both motorcycles come up with a skid and assist clutch that offers seamless and precise shifts across revs. Only the 390 Adv takes it ahead with the bi-directional quick-shifter that makes it a tad sportier. This tin be also seen in the nought to 60kmph and 100kmph timings, which in case of the KTM are 2.9s and half-dozen.22s respectively whereas that of the BMW are iii.12s and vii.63s respectively. The 390 Adv maintains its pb in roll-on acceleration figures as well.

In terms of efficiency, the GS is more than efficient than the KTM in the city at 23.46kmpl versus the latter's nineteen.24kmpl. All the same, the highway figures are quite similar at around 30kmpl. What make's the difference though is the total tank range. The GS returns an overall range of 260-270km whereas the KTM deliver a college 310-315km, considering of its larger 14.v-litre fuel tank.

Even though the overall fuel efficiency of the 2020 BMW G 310 GS is higher than the KTM 390 Adventure, the larger tank size of the latter gives a longer full tank touring range

Ride and handling

When Rohit asked me, which one amid these two would I choose to exercise a K2K (Kashmir to Kanyakumari) ride, my response was the GS. And here's why. The intimidating presence of the GS is not just about big wheel looks just has tremendous functionality over the KTM. The ergonomics of the GS is platonic for long-distance touring with its comfy riding stance, sufficient area to grip the fuel tank, a well-contoured seat that slots in the rider properly, offers enough space for the rider and the pillion and is as well positioned lower than the KTM and lastly, the convenience of a large stock luggage rack which tin can mount tail bags of various sizes.

BMW has got it perfectly right with the ergonomics of the Grand 310 GS. The whole layout gives you nifty confidence when you venture off the tarmac

The 390 Adventure on the other hand gets flatter seats that tend to be slippery and too not as comfortable as the GS. This makes information technology a tiring matter if you lot are planning to be on the saddle for long hours. Likewise, the taller seat meridian of the KTM makes it a tad difficult for shorter riders every bit they end up tiptoeing on occasion. The 390 Risk that you are seeing in these pictures has been personalised with handlebar risers and a luggage mounting plate, both of which add to practicality over the stock pattern.

The better basis clearance and longer suspension travel of the Yard 310 GS makes it feel more than capable off the tarmac compared to the KTM 390 Adventure

If you are someone who likes to wander on trails, again the GS would be the improve pick over the 390 Take a chance fifty-fifty with the latter's switchable ABS and traction control, as the confidence that the GS offers when you are standing and riding is far better than the 390 Adventure, wherein its compact tank blueprint does not offer much surface to grip, that paired with the slightly tilted footpegs becomes a hindrance to get a firm footing on the motorbike off the tarmac. Fifty-fifty while riding over rocky terrains, the GS with its better ground clearance and longer pause travel feels more than capable than the 390 Hazard.

The compact pattern of the KTM 390 Adventure doesn't offer sufficient grip to hold the motorbike while going off-road

The KTM 390 Run a risk is a lighter motorcycle, the dividends of which can be felt when y'all are manoeuvring through traffic, also making it more flickable when you are tackling multiple corners. On the tarmac, the WP interruption setup does a swell job of taking care of uneven undulations, however, the setup on the GS offers comparatively meliorate feel when yous chance upon broken surfaces and potholes.

Both the motorcycles are shod with Metzeler Tourance tyres with the GS getting a wider contour. They offer almost-identical levels of a firm grip on the tarmac. The divergence, however, is in the braking functioning wherein the unit on the GS offers improve bite, taking lesser time and altitude to bring the motorcycle to a complete halt.

Verdict

Choosing a winner between these ii was easier in our previous shootout, thanks to the GS' pricing back and so. However, BMW has dropped the prices for the 2020 iteration making it Rs 3.32 lakh, on-road Mumbai, a expert Rs 33,000 more affordable than the KTM 390 Run a risk.

The drib in the prices of the 2020 BMW G 310 GS has made it a sweeter deal than before.

However, for that additional premium, the KTM 390 Adventure offers a lot more than equipment along with the operation that you won't outgrow for a longer period as compared to the GS. That said, the KTM 390 Take a chance is more of a tourer which is at its comfort zone on the tarmac. Ideally, KTM should have called it the 390 GT instead of Adventure.

With the new pricing, the GS has indeed go a sweeter deal, only if had the features and performance to back it up. But then, if you are looking for a premium entry-level off-roader and are ok with its equipment list, the GS surely makes the cut.

Images past Anis Shaikh

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 2,99,000

Deportation
373cc

Transmission
vi-Speed

Max Ability(ps)
44.00

Max Torque(Nm)
37.00

Mileage
-NA-

Toll (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs ii,85,000

Deportation
313cc

Transmission
vi-Speed

Max Power(ps)
34.00

Max Torque(Nm)
28.00

Mileage
30.03 Kmpl

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs ix,90,000

Deportation
895cc

Transmission
six-Speed

Max Power(ps)
105.00

Max Torque(Nm)
92.00

Mileage
-NA-

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 98,500

Displacement
200cc

Transmission
v-Speed

Max Power(ps)
18.xl

Max Torque(Nm)
16.45

Mileage
-NA-