TVS Apache RTR 310 vs KTM Duke 390 vs BMW G 310 R – Have you ever seen a naked motorcycle and a sporty one? These three are quite popular with people who prefer such types of motorcycles. They are good for city rides, highway enjoyment, and in a few cases, even long rides. The differences in each motorcycle are in performance, handling, and comfort. So, let’s now know each one in detail.
Engine and Performance
Of the three motorcycles being compared here, the KTM Duke 390 is the very best in terms of heavy-duty performance. The engine comes alive with its roaring tone from the very beginning, making acceleration really hard. If what you love are high speeds, really quick acceleration, and great thrills, then the Duke 390 will really put a smile on your face as it thrills you to a greater extent than the other two motorcycles.
Most likely, the TVS Apache RTR 310 is the most balanced of the three in terms of performance. The engine feels smooth in operation and rather controlled in power delivery. It rides well in the city and also keeps its end up on the highways. Compared to the Duke, it lacks a degree of aggression in feel but gives excellent comfort in day-long riding.
That has been your long-distance ticket to smooth, unperturbed, easy, and non-irritated riding: the BMW G 310 R. It doesn’t actually deliver much in terms of high-speed acceleration with respect to its Duke adversary, but it truly compensates for that in refinement, which is totally absent on the Duke. The engine has no vibrations and feels unstressed even during long rides.
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Handling and Feel
With this now, one finds a way to describe how coolly and safely each of these motorcycles could take bends and corners. The KTM Duke 390, indeed, is the sharpest in handling. This bike leans very quickly around corners, thus giving good control for a sporty rider. However, it would seem aggressive to a beginner or a calm rider.
Apache RTR 310 offers an excellent balance between handling and comfort. While it feels steady, you can develop confidence in turns. Easy to manoeuvre around traffic within the city.
In terms of handling, the BMW G 310 R is pretty stable and predictable. At high speeds, the bike stays planted, taking away the highway riding feel of being unsafe and tense.
The Apache RTR 310 is the most suitable motorcycle as far as daily commuting in the city is concerned. By tuning the suspension to be better, it will take on Indian roads readily and keep the ride dry and comfortable over potholes and uneven surfaces.
The second, in terms of comfort, would be the G 310 R. The quality of the seat is decent, and the riding posture is quite relaxed, relieving fatigue over longer rides.
Duke 390 pretty much fails to score on much comfort, though. The stiffer side of suspension and, naturally, the harsh sound that comes during knock passage on some hopelessly broken asphalt.
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Features and Technology
In the case of features, Apache RTR 310 shows the lead. It has ride modes, TFT instrumentation, connectivity, and advanced electronics. The much newer KTM Duke 390 gives a good fight but loses out on most tech options to the Apache.
The offering from BMW G 310 R in terms of features is simplicity, which has been combined with engine refinement and comfort.
Price and Ownership Cost
In India, the price of the TVS Apache RTR 310 starts at about ₹2.5 lakh, which is very competitive.
The KTM Duke 390 is much higher, at around ₹3.1 lakh.
The costliest of them all is the BMW G 310 R, costing just over ₹3 lakh, along with some maintenance.
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Conclusion
Want the best power and sportiness? Have the KTM Duke 390 built just for you.
Performance with daily usability and features-the TVS Apache RTR 310 is yours.
For an engine that runs smoothly and a feel that’s premium – the BMW G 310 R.