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BMW Motorrad G 310 GS vs KTM 390 Duke in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing BS4 - Black or Red vs Duke 390 variants

The short answer

KTM 390 Duke costs रु 80,100 less ex-showroom. 390 Duke has 11 PS more power.

Choose the BMW Motorrad G 310 GS if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Cheapest Nepal-official G 310 GS variant in the BS4 lineup. Now mainly a used-stock or clearance-market proposition after discontinuation.

Pros

Low entry price versus BS6 variants.

Strong ground clearance for rough Nepali roads.

Lightweight 169.5 kg kerb weight.

Cons

Old BS4 emission spec.

Limited official sale support after discontinuation.

Modest power for the price.

As of 18 Jul 2026

Choose the KTM 390 Duke if

KTM 390 Duke costs रु 80,100 less ex-showroom.390 Duke has 11 PS more power.

Price cut vs older-gen 390 due to local assembly Positioned as top performance naked in KTM Nepal lineup Strong value for performance and electronics at sub-10 lakh This is the better buy if available at its lower quoted Nepal price, because it keeps the same core performance with less upfront cost. It best suits buyers who want the Duke 390 experience without paying the newest-tag premium. Strong value if you want the quickest KTM naked in Nepal and can pay near-10 lakh territory. It suits riders prioritizing performance and brand appeal over comfort and feature-rich touring equipment.

Pros

Powerful 398.7 cc engine with strong performance

Advanced electronics: modes, Quickshifter+, Launch Control

Improved price vs previous-gen Duke 390

Modern TFT, connectivity, and safety aids

Lower Nepal price than the listed standard trim.

Same 398.7 cc performance core.

Strong brand recognition and dealership presence.

Better entry point for the 390 Duke experience.

Punchy 45 PS 398.7 cc engine.

Lightweight-feeling naked-bike layout.

Official Nepal availability and dealer support.

Sharper performance focus than smaller Dukes.

Cons

Fuel efficiency only moderate for daily commuting

Limited practical luggage or touring comfort stock

Aggressive ergonomics may be demanding on long rides

Availability and trim naming are inconsistent across Nepali portals.

Feature set is not clearly documented on Nepal’s official page.

Still lacks practical storage and touring comfort.

Older-stock pricing can vary sharply by dealer.

Price is high for a single-cylinder street bike.

Comfort and touring practicality are limited.

Storage is effectively nonexistent.

Key convenience and safety details are not fully disclosed on Nepal’s page.

As of 18 Jul 2026

11 rows compared

BMW Motorrad

G 310 GS

रु 10,90,000

KTM

390 Duke

रु 10,09,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 10,90,000

रु 10,09,900Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 10,90,000 – रु 14,75,000

रु 10,09,900

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Himalayan Motorrad (Torque Motors Pvt. Ltd.)

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No current official discount; BS4 pricing Rs 10.90 lakh ex-showroom

4 offers on other variants

cash

No officially advertised cash discount found for 2026 KTM 390 DUKE in Nepal

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

313 cc

399 cc

Max power

33.5 bhp (34 PS)

45 PS+11 PS

Max torque

28 Nm

39 Nm+11 Nm

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Ground clearance

220 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

47Better

Service centres

38Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Ride-by-wire throttle.

·Upside-down front forks.

·Monoshock rear suspension.

As of 18 Jul 2026

·Split seat design with revised ergonomics vs Duke 200

·Upright, aggressive riding position for street use

·Adjustable WP APEX front suspension

·WP APEX monoshock rear suspension

·Split-seat layout with upright streetfighter ergonomics (KTM Nepal).

·Seat comfort details: not disclosed officially.

As of 18 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·No TFT or navigation suite is disclosed in Nepal sources.

·Split-style instrument cluster with gear indicator is mentioned.

As of 18 Jul 2026

·Track screen

·Ride modes: Street & Rain

·Ride-mode / TFT / connectivity features: not disclosed officially on the Nepal model page.

As of 04 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Dual-channel ABS.

·Single 300 mm front disc brake.

·Single rear disc brake.

As of 18 Jul 2026

·Front Brake: 320 mm disc, radially mounted caliper

·Rear Brake: 240 mm disc, floating caliper

·Cornering ABS

·SuperMoto ABS

·Motorcycle Traction Control

·Launch Control

·ABS is part of the Nepal-market 390 Duke listing.

·Traction control / cornering features: not disclosed officially.

As of 04 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Adventure-style beak front end.

·Spoked wheels are not stated in Nepal sources.

As of 18 Jul 2026

·Chassis: Split-Trellis frame, aluminium cast sub-frame

·Adjustable WP Apex rear monoshock

·Lightweight rigid wheels

·Aluminium banana swingarm

·Full Split LED headlamp

·Underbelly exhaust

·Aggressive naked-bike styling; corner-rocket positioning (KTM Nepal).

·Alloy wheels and streetfighter bodywork (KTM Nepal).

As of 04 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Official Nepal distributor pricing is listed in BS4 form.

·BMW Motorrad distributor Torque Motors has since discontinued the G 310 series in Nepal.

As of 18 Jul 2026

·Official Nepal retail price Rs. 9,49,900

·Model launched as part of six new 2025 KTM models

·Assembled in Nepal from 2024-gen onward, lowering price

·Distributed by Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.

·Current Nepal ex-showroom price: NPR 949,900.

·Top-level Nepal lineup pricing places it above Duke 250 and below 390 Adventure.

·Nepal price listed by portal sources at NPR 899,900 for 2024 Gen 3.

·Market coverage suggests this is the lower-priced earlier/stocked trim in Nepal (Motoworld Nepal / BikePriceNepal).

As of 18 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

BMW Motorrad G 310 GS

KTM 390 Duke

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 10,90,000

रु 10,09,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 12,300

≈ रु 12,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 2,157

≈ रु 2,157

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 11,04,457

≈ रु 10,24,357

EMI / month

≈ रु 20,343 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 18,849 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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BMW Motorrad G 310 GS vs KTM 390 Duke — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BMW Motorrad G 310 GS or KTM 390 Duke?

As of September 2026, the KTM 390 Duke starts at Rs 10.1 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.8 lakh less than the BMW Motorrad G 310 GS at Rs 10.9 lakh.

What is the price of the BMW Motorrad G 310 GS and KTM 390 Duke in Nepal?

The BMW Motorrad G 310 GS costs Rs 10.9 lakh to Rs 14.75 lakh and the KTM 390 Duke costs Rs 10.1 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the BMW Motorrad G 310 GS or the KTM 390 Duke?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each bike is ahead.

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