G 310 R Vs. Duke 390 Vs. YZF-R3 Vs. CBR250R Vs. Ninja 300 Vs. Mojo
With the BMW Motored G 310 R roadster model all set to be launched around the festive season of 2016, things are going to spice up in the entry level big bike segment. With an expected price tag of around Rs. 2.5 lakh, a lot of potential buyers with a smaller budget might consider saving for a bit longer and buying the BMW badge.
Not only will customers from a similar segment plan to wait for the G 310 R, customers looking at buying sports tourers like the YZF-R3 or CBR250R would also plan to cross shop for the German brand.
Here’s a quick comparo to give you an idea of what you get when you could buy any of these motorcycles.
BMW G 310 R
KTM Duke 390
Yamaha YZF-R3
Honda CBR250R ABS
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Mahindra Mojo
Price (ex-Delhi)
Rs. 2 lakh (Estimated)
Rs. 1.9 lakh
Rs. 3.25 lakh
Rs. 1.88 lakh
Rs. 3.6 lakh
Rs. 1.58 lakh
Engine Displacement
313cc
373cc
321cc
250cc
296cc
295cc
No. of cylinders
1
1
2
1
2
1
Power (PS)
34.4
43.5
42
26.51
39
27.2
Torque (Nm)
28
35
29.6
22.9
27
30
Top Speed (kmph)
145
168.5
173.9
146.82
162
147
Fuel Efficiency (kmpl)
30.3
28
23.8
29.3
25.62
33
Transmission
6-speed
6-speed
6-speed
6-speed
6-speed
6-speed
Fuel Tank (Litres)
11
11
14
13
17
21
Weight (kg)
158.5
145
169
163
172
165
Power to weight ratio (PS/tonne)
217
300
248.5
162.6
226.7
164.4
Frame Type
Tubular
Trellis
Diamond
Twin spar
Diamond
Twin tube
Suspension Front
USD
USD
Telescopic
Telescopic
Telescopic
USD
Suspension Rear
Monoshock
Monoshock
Monoshock
Monoshock
Monoshock
Monoshock
Brakes (F/R)
300mm/240mm
300mm/230mm
298mm/220mm
296mm/220mm
290mm/220mm
320mm/240mm
Tyre size (F)
110/70 R17
110/70 R17
110/70 R17
110/70 R17
110/70 R17
110/70 R17
Tyre size (R)
150/60 R17
150/60 R17
140/70 R17
140/70 R17
140/70 R17
150/60 R17
ABS
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
