2023 BMW G 310R vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 BMW G 310R 2023 BMW G 310R

Sport

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
88.9 mph
Weight
362.0 pounds
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
CommentsRide by wire.-
Year-2026
ColoursRacing Red, Cosmic Black, Polar White/Racing Blue Metallic-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Warranty3-years or 36,000 miles warranty-
Dimensions
Seat Height (mm)785 mm-
Seat Height (in.)30.9 inches-
Length (in.)78.9 inches-
Length (mm)2005 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)54.3 inches-
Height (in.)42.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1380 mm-
Width (in.)33.4 inches-
Width (mm)849 mm-
Height (mm)1080 mm-
Seat Height-845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase-1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)362.0 pounds-
Oil Capacity (l)1.70 litres-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)1.8 US quarts-
Dry Weight (kg)158-
Dry Weight (lbs.)348.3 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)2.90 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)10.98 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)164.2 kg195
Fuel Capacity-15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)143.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)88.9 mph-
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque28.0 Nm (2.9 kgf-m or 20.7 ft.lbs) @ 7500 Revolutions">RPM103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.2152 HP/kg-
Engine
Displacement (ci)19.10 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)313.0 cc-
Fuel Reserve (l)1.00 litres-
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)-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.26 US gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke-92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio10.9:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4EURO 5+
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustStainless steel-
Fuel Consumption3.33 litres/100 km (30.0 km/l or 70.64 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
Idle Speed1600 +/- 100 RPM-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Spark PlugNGK LMAR9D-J-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMulti-disc oil bath (anti-hopping) with self-reinforcementPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain   (final drive)Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveX-ring chain with shock absorption in the real wheel hub42:76
Sprocket16/40 (front/rear)-
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)114 mm-
Trail (in.)4.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)140 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.2 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)132 mm-
Fork Tube Size (mm)41 mm-
Fork Tube Size (in.)1.6 inches-
Frame TypeTubular spaceChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontInverted telescopic fork, Ø 41mmWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearCast aluminum dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load adjustableWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake25.1°-
Wheel Travel - Front-147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-134 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED headlight, tail light and LED indicators-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle disc. 4-piston fixed caliper, radially bolted. ABS.2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Single-piston floating caliper. ABS.Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Brake Fluid TypeDOT4-
Tyre Pressure - Front32 PSI (2.2 Bar or 220 kPa)-
Tyre Pressure - Rear33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 230 kPa)-
Tyres - Front110/70-R17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear-180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17