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

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 BMW G 310R 2020 BMW G 310R

Sport

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
25 kW / 34 hp @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
88.9 mph
Weight
158.5 kg / 349 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
ColoursHP Motorsport, Cosmic Black, Racing Red-
Make ModelBMW G 310RKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Height (in.)42.5 inches-
Height (mm)1080 mm-
Length (in.)78.9 inches-
Length (mm)2005 mm-
Seat Height (in.)30.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)785 mm-
Width (mm)849 mm-
Width (in.)33.4 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1380 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)54.3 inches-
Seat Height785 mm / 30.9 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1374 mm / 54.1 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1080 mm / 42.5 in.-
Length1988 mm / 78.3 in-
Width896 mm / 35.3 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)158.5 195
Fuel Capacity (l)11.00 litres-
Dry Weight (lbs.)349.4 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)158.5-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)2.91 US gallons-
Dry Weight158.5 kg / 349.4 lbs-
Fuel Capacity11 Litres / 2.9 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight158.5 kg / 349 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)143.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)88.9 mph-
Top Speed143.0 km/h / 88.9 mph-
Max Power25 kW / 34 hp @ 9500 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque28 Nm / 20.7 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.2115 HP/kg-
Engine
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.4 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 62.1 mm-
CO277.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (cc)313.0 cc-
Displacement (ci)19.10 cubic inches-
Displacement313 cc / 19.1 cu in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailSingle cylinder, DOHC, 4 valvesFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke80 x 62 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
Exhaust valve diameter27.2 mm-
Fuel Consumption3.33 litres/100 km (30.0 km/l or 70.64 mpg)-
Fuel InductionBMS-E246mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve Diameter (Intake)33.5 mm-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V, 8 Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-platePASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain, O-ringChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gear Ratios1st 3.000 / 2 nd 2.063 / 3rd 1.588 / 4th 10286 / 5th 1.095 / 6th 0.955:1-
Primary Drive-42:76
Primary Drive Ratios3.083:1-
Transmission / Drive6-Speed, constant-mesh6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel frame in grid structure with bolt-on rear frameChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front41mm Telescopic forkWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearAluminium swinging arm in conjunction with a directly mounted spring strutWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Steering Head Angle64.9°-
Trail102.3 mm / 4.02 in-
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear131 mm / 5.5 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
Alternator330W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 300mm disc2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm discSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSStandardStandard
Rims - Front3.0 x 17-
Rims - Rear4.0 x 17-
Tyres - Front110/70 R17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear150/60 R17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels5-Spoke, light alloy die-castCast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17