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Spec comparo: BMW G 310 R vs KTM 390 Duke vs Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Mahindra Mojo XT 300 vs Benelli TNT 300
The sub-400 naked streetfighter segment just got more competitive as BMW has launched its much awaited G 310 R at Rs 2.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The baby BMW motorcycle features a 313cc engine that churns out 33.5bhp and 28Nm of peak twist and comes mated to a six speed gearbox. The BMW G 310 R will go head to head with the KTM 390 Duke (the most powerful of the lot), Bajaj Dominar 400 (least expensive), Mahindra Mojo XT 300 (least powerful of the lot) and Benelli TNT 300 (most expensive of the lot). Here is a detailed spec comparo of all the motorcycles on paper, before you head out to buy a sub-400 naked street motorcycle:
| Motorcycle | BMW G310 R | KTM 390 DUKE | Bajaj Dominar 400 | Mahindra Mojo XT 300 | Benelli TNT 300 |
| Engine &Transmission | |||||
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, single cylinder, DOHC | Liquid cooled, single cylinder, DOHC | Liquid cooled, 4V, single cylinder, SOHC | Liquid cooled, single cylinder, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, 8V, 2-cylinder, DOHC |
| Displacement | 313cc | 373.2cc | 373.3cc | 295cc | 300cc |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Max Power | 33.5bhp @9500rpm | 42.9bhp @9000rpm | 34.5bhp @8000rpm | 26.8bhp @8000rpm | 38.26 bhp @11500rpm |
| Max Torque | 28Nm @7500rpm | 37Nm @7000rpm | 35Nm @ 6500rpm | 30Nm @ 5500rpm | 26.5Nm@10,000rpm |
| Chassis, Suspension & Brakes | |||||
| Frame | Tubular spaceframe | Split-type steel trellis | Perimeter | Twin tubular frame | Steel trestle |
| Front suspension | 41 mm Upside-down forks | 43mm WP USD open cartridge forks | 43mm telescopic forks | Upside-down forks | 43mm inverted forks |
| Rear suspension | Adjustable monoshock | WP adjustable monoshock | Multi-step adjustable monoshock | Adjustable Monoshock | Hydraulic monoshock, adjustable |
| Front brake | 4 piston fixed calipers, 300mm disc ABS | 4 piston calipers, 320mm disc, ABS | 320mm disc, with ABS | Single piston caliper, 320mm disc, ABS | Dual 260mm discs, ABS |
| Rear brake | Dual piston floating caliper, 240mm disc | Single piston caliper, 230mm disc | 230mm disc | Single piston caliper, 240mm disc | Single 240mm disc |
| Dimensions, Weights & Capacities | |||||
| L x W x H | 2005x820x1080mm | 2145x760x800mm | 2156x813x1112mm | 2100x800x1165mm | 2130x800x1120mm |
| Wheelbase | 1374mm | 1,357mm | 1453mm | 1,465mm | 1,410mm |
| Saddle Height | 785mm | 830mm | 795mm | 814.5mm | 795mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165mm | 185mm | 157mm | 173.5 | 160mm |
| Kerb Weight | 158.5kg | 163kg | 182kg | 165kg (dry) | 196kg |
| Price | Rs 2.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India) | Rs 2.42 lakh(ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs 1.62 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs 1.79 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs 3.43 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
