Home / Compare / BMW Motorrad G 310 R vs KTM 390 Duke

BMW Motorrad G 310 R vs KTM 390 Dukein Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 16 Aug 2026Comparing BMW G R Style Sports – BS6 vs Duke 390 variants

The short answer

KTM 390 Duke costs रु 3,95,100 less ex-showroom. 390 Duke has 11 PS more power.

Choose the BMW Motorrad G 310 R if

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

Top-priced color variant of G 310 R BS6 G 310 R priced Rs 13.50–13.75 lakh based on color Premium styling justifies slight price bump for enthusiasts

Pros

Distinctive Style Sports paint scheme

Same strong 313cc performance as other BS6 trims

BMW brand image and refinement

LED lighting and slipper clutch enhance daily usability

Cons

Highest price among G 310 R color options

Limited Nepal dealer network affects accessibility

No riding modes or traction control

Almost no practical storage space

As of 18 Jul 2026

Choose the KTM 390 Duke if

KTM 390 Duke costs रु 3,95,100 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 R

रु 13,75,000

KTM

390 Duke

रु 9,79,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 13,75,000

रु 9,79,900Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 9,62,500 – रु 13,75,000

रु 9,79,900

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 official ongoing cash discount publicized; standard pricing applies

1 offer 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

34 PS

45 PS+11 PS

Max torque

28 Nm

39 Nm+11 Nm

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Ground clearance

165 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

50Better

Service centres

21Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Upright, slightly sporty riding posture

·Single-piece seat suitable for city and short tours

·Standard grab rails for pillion

·Vibration control improved in BS6 update

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

·Fully digital LCD instrument cluster

·Displays gear position, fuel level, trip meters, clock

·Conventional key ignition, no keyless start

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 standard

·Front 300 mm disc brake, rear 240 mm disc

·Tubeless tyres on alloy wheels

·LED headlamp for better visibility

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

·Roadster styling with exposed frame

·Style Sports color with premium graphics, higher price

·LED headlight and LED indicators

·Sporty tank shrouds and minimal tail section

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

·Officially sold by Torque Motors / Himalayan Motorrad

·BS6 units imported as CBU/CKD from India

·Deliveries of G 310 R started in Nepal with BS6 update

·G 310 series later discontinued in Nepal market

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 (KTM Nepal / TechLekh).

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

·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 R

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 13,75,000

रु 9,79,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 12,300

≈ रु 12,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 2,157

≈ रु 2,157

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 13,89,457

≈ रु 9,94,357

EMI / month

≈ रु 25,663 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 18,289 · 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.

BMW Motorrad G 310 R full details KTM 390 Duke full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

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

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

As of August 2026, the BMW Motorrad G 310 R starts at Rs 9.63 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.17 lakh less than the KTM 390 Duke at Rs 9.8 lakh.

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

The BMW Motorrad G 310 R costs Rs 9.63 lakh to Rs 13.75 lakh and the KTM 390 Duke costs Rs 9.8 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the BMW Motorrad G 310 R 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.

Other comparisons buyers look at

G 310 R vs Yezdi Adventure 390 Duke vs Morbidelli C252V G 310 R vs Morbidelli C252V 390 Duke vs Morbidelli F352 G 310 R vs Yezdi Scrambler 390 Duke vs Morbidelli T352X

Latest on the G 310 R and 390 Duke

All BMW Motorrad bikes All KTM bikes Build your own comparison EMI calculator Insurance cost