2020 BMW G 310GS vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 BMW G 310GS 2020 BMW G 310GS

Sport

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
25 kW / 34 hp @ at 9500
Top Speed
88.9 mph
Weight
175 kg / 385.8 lbs
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20202026
ColoursStrato Blue Metallic, Pearl White Metallic, Cosmic Black One-
Make ModelBMW G 310GSKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Height (in.)48.4 inches-
Height (mm)1230 mm-
Length (in.)81.7 inches-
Length (mm)2075 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)835 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)55.9 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1420 mm-
Width (in.)34.6 inches-
Width (mm)880 mm-
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in 820 mm / 32.2 in Low Seat 850 mm / 33.5 in Comfort Seat845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1420 mm / 55.9 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1230 mm / 48.2 in (excl. mirrors)-
Length2075 mm / 81.7 in-
Width878 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors)-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)11.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)2.91 US gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)175 195
Fuel Capacity11 Litres / 2.9 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight175 kg / 385.8 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)88.9 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)143.0 km/h-
Top Speed143.0 km/h / 88.9 mph-
Max Power25 kW / 34 hp @ at 9500128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque28 Nm / 2.86 kgf-m / 20.7 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement (cc)313.0 cc-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)19.10 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.4 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 62.1 mm-
CO276.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement313 cc / 19.1 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, rRearward-canted single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valvesFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke80 x 62.1 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio10.6:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 4EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustSingle, closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter-
Fuel Consumption3.30 litres/100 km (30.3 km/l or 71.28 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection, BMS-E246mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionElectronic-
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 8 Ah, Maintenance free-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiple-discs in oil bath, mechanically operatedPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / DriveSynchromesh 6-speed transmission, integrated in the motor housing6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel frame with bolted rear frameChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front41mm Upside-down forkWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearSolid die-cast aluminum swingarm, directly hinged monoshock, adjustable preloadWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Steering Head Angle63.3°-
Trail98 mm / 3.86 in-
Wheel Travel - Front180 mm / 7.1 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear180 mm / 7.1 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
Alternator308 W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 300mm disc, 4-piston fixed caliper, radially bolted2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm disc, single-piston floating caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad ABSStandard
Tyres - Front110/80 - R19120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear150/70 - R17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - FrontCast aluminium, 5-spoke, 2.50 x 193.5 x 17
Wheels - RearCast aluminium, 5-spoke, 4.0 x 175.5 x 17