BMW G 310 R vs 390 Duke vs Dominar 400 vs Mojo XT 300 vs TNT 300 - Spec Comparo

Now that the baby BMW’s launch is around the corner, we stack it up against the popular motorcycles in its segment to see how it fares on paper

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Naked motorcycles are perhaps one of the most practical ones among two-wheelers. They offer a nice balance of agility and comfort, in the 300cc segment- performance. KTM’s 390 Duke revolutionised this space with its power-packed performance and agile dynamics. Soon, manufacturers like Mahindra, Benelli and Bajaj followed suit with their new products in this segment. Though BMW Motorrad is a bit late to the party, the German marque promises a good quality motorcycle coupled with a premium badge value. Here’s how the BMW G 310 R compares with its competitors in its segment, spec-wise:

Specifications	BMW G 310 R	390 Duke	Dominar 400	Mojo XT 300	TNT 300
Engine	313cc single cylinder DOHC, liquid-cooled and fuel injected	373.2cc single cylinder DOHC, liquid cooled and fuel injected	373.3cc single cylinder Triple Spark DTS-i with liquid cooling and fuel injection	295cc single cylinder DOHC fuel injected, liquid cooled engine	300cc inline twin cylinder
Peak power	34PS at 9500rpm	43.5PS at 9000rpm	35PS at 8000rpm	27.1PS at 8000rpm	38.7PS at 11,500rpm
Maximum torque	28Nm at 7500rpm	37Nm at 7000rpm	35Nm at 6500rpm	30Nm at 5500rpm	26.5Nm at 10,000rpm
Transmission	6-speed	6-speed with slipper clutch	6-speed with slipper clutch	6-speed	6-speed
Front suspension	41mm upside down forks	43mm WP open cartridge inverted forks	43mm telescopic forks	Upside down forks	Inverted forks
Rear suspension	Monoshock with adjustable preload	Preload adjustable WP monoshock	Multi-step adjustable gas-charged monoshock	Gas-charged monoshock with adjustable preload	Offset monoshock
Front brake	300mm disc with ABS	320mm disc with ABS and Supermoto mode	320mm disc with ABS	320mm petal disc	Disc with ABS
Rear brake	240mm disc with ABS	230mm disc with ABS	230mm disc with ABS	240mm disc	Disc with ABS
Fuel tank capacity	11 litres	13.4 litres	13 litres	21 litres	16 litres
Weight	158.5kg kerb	149kg dry	182kg kerb	165kg dry	196kg kerb
Price (ex-showroom Delhi)	Estimated to be Rs 3 lakh	Rs 2.4 lakh	Rs 1.62 lakh (ABS variant)	Rs 1.79 lakh	Rs 3.43 lakh (ABS variant)

When it comes to power figures, the KTM 390 Duke wins hands down. Despite having an extra cylinder, the TNT 300 makes 4.8PS and 10.5Nm less than the Austrian hooligan. Though the BMW G 310 R has a respectable power figure, it trails just behind the TNT when it comes to torque. Interestingly, the power-biased TNT 300’s motor makes the least amount of torque. The Duke and theBajaj Dominar 400 enjoy the benefit of having a slipper clutch which prevents the rear wheel from locking up during aggressive downshifting.

Except the Dominar, all the motorcycles feature sophisticated front forks. However, the Dominar’s telescopic forks can handle oil leaks much better than the inverted units, should it fail on Indian roads. Coming to the brakes, only the Mojo lacks ABS, while the other motorcycles feature a dual-channel unit either as standard or at least as an option. But for touring, the Mojo offers superior range, thanks to the massive 21-litre fuel tank. The Beemer gets the smallest fuel tank capacity, which may be a hindrance if one wishes to do long-distance rides.

The KTM 390 Duke’s instrumentation is the most advanced of the lot, complete with a TFT colour display. The BMW’s instrumentation is also reasonably informative, showing fuel consumption and range, apart from the regular trove of data. The Dominar 400, Mojo XT 300 and the TNT 300 feature no-nonsense instrument clusters with the usual features like speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, trip meter and tell-tale lights.

At Rs 1.62 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi, the Dominar offers the best value for money, with an all-round package. The bike is reasonably comfortable for both city commutes and highway touring, and its maintenance is relatively affordable as well. If you’re in the market for the most sophisticated, powerful motorcycle, the KTM 390 Duke is the ideal choice, while still being a value-laden proposition. The G 310 R will appeal to those who want an elegant looking motorcycle with decent performance to boot and snob value. We expect BMW Motorrad to price its entry-level motorcycle at an ex-showroom price of Rs 3 lakh. Sure it commands a premium, probably it's the price you pay for German quality.

Source: zigwheels.com