Smart choice. Even though they have Adv tags both the bikes can't take one to real locations hidden gems because they are not hardcore offroaders. On the other hand X-pulse a real adv to the core. Few more months we may even have X-pulse 300 in the market.
Don't blindly believe that slightly more power makes the KTM more VFM. G 310 GS is purpose-built and will serve you better than the KTM everywhere you plan to take it.
Class > Craze This will always stay true for me. BMW G 310 GS is not only aggressively priced this time around, but the cost of ownership has also gone down significantly. For me the three letters that I will stand by will be BMW
Being an owner of bmw 310gs i can guarantee no other bike can give you the comfort it provides best ride quality ....drove it around 300 kms at a stretch without any stoppage believe me i had no issues ..... Ktm (with more power and much more advanced features)seat is very well cushioned, not suited for long distance, the suspension too is on the harder side....
The KTM is just fab. No comparison with BMW310. It out shines is all respects. Use the bike more and you will be surprised by its performance. Everything is awesome
Good review but I wish ktm was actual adventure bike, nothing can be compared to an adventure bike.. performance, electronics, sharp handling is something I would look for in a sbk not a adv bike, comfort/ergos/low end power is priority
While cost of ownership looks higher in the bmw, I like the fact they have 10k/1year interval. 👍 Heck my honda car has 6 months interval and its a giant PITA 😏
Being a BMW fanboy I badly wanted to buy the GS. When it came down to pull the wallet and get it out of showroom, I realised that why pay so much for so less. So, took out the 390 adventure. Bang for bucks. I will be fanboy at another time.
I own a bmw car (2008 528i) so while not a speed demon, it is perfect for my hour long highway commute to work. So I'm looking at a bike for long distance touring and cross country, so I'm looking at things like the 650gs or the 700
A well balanced review! Kudos to the team to give a 360 degree coverage of both the bikes, including the cost of ownership factor that many channels conveniently ignore. Well done!
Test rode both of these. Hands down KTM is a better machine. The BMW did not put a smile on my face even when I took the second test ride. You feel that there’s something off with the motorcycle. Hop on the KTM and there’s a big smile on the face😄 The gearing on the BMW is absolute trash, and if you are a motorhead you’ll notice it immediately. The refinement levels are also not good. The machine has no soul to put it one way. I was avoiding the KTM only for how it looks, but once you’re past that, and you know what it is made for, it is an absolute fun bike to own. You can modify it with powerparts in the future to your liking and more! One more thing, the dash on the bmw (the one thing you look at all the time) is nothing compared to the beautiful tft display you have which makes you feel you’re riding something special. Should have been opposite ways but🤷🏻♂️
The last part of comparison between general servicing cost was something I was looking for for a long time to be included in videos. Pls keep these on all your videos.
Huge network is very important especially in Asia where potential customers no need to worry about spare parts, after sales service, warranty etc. Thanks Autocar India.
I have 390 adv.. use 2 month 4.5k km Bike is very good but just 2 very big problem Seat is very hard Front break very noise (but now solve this problem I was change breakpad Other wise very good bike... And don't forget seat hardness And bmw is royal and luxury seat I very impressed But power is ktm 👍👌
A very good review of the two motorcycles. We want some more with the other machines as well. I loved the way the service costs were also added to the review. Keep continuing this work which eases up our efforts....
It's not that expensive. U take ur ktm adv 2 times for service every year and will have to shell out 2 to 4k per service. 310gs costs 5 to 7k per year service.
A very good thought-out comparo, instead of giving up to snob value of the BMW badge they spoke the real thing. Especially about the cost of ownership and servicing. A very neutral review.
You talked about suspension, but didn't talk about the adjustable suspension on bmw g 310gs, which is a big factor whether you drive on road or off-road. You can make it soft or firm as you like. Which is a BIG tick box for some people.
I enjoyed the video. It helped me a lot. There's one thing I'm curious about. I heard that 2021 G310GS does not have a function to turn on and off ABS. Is there any problem with driving on the rough road? from Korea.
I’m an ex Benelli 600gt owner and I’m looking for an exchange. Tilting towards the bmw but no doubt the wonderful rc is really good. IMHO ktm is better for my riding style. But the bmw 310 was no underdog Edit: Confused. Hope I hadn’t seen this video
IN the manual on line for Canada the serves are 7500 Km for the KTM 390 Adventure not 5000 Km factor in the cost of parts and oil, oil filter, air filter much les cost on the KTM they come out pretty even in the end.
Rishabh what's your height bro. And how comfortable you felt on the KTM 390 Adv. Am somehow stuck on the 390 hence want to be sure. Am 5'9" hence wanted to check if it's seat height will pose any issue
No it won't. I am 5'8 and had no problem with it. The only thing that bothers is the height of the handlebar. Would be better if one installs it from aftermarket particularly from art of motorcycles.
bmw 310 gs is now 4.25 on road in bangalore and im hearing a LOT of alternator, battery and gear pin issues. Can this team find out and update consumers? Also heaed smaller sprocket fixes low end torque issue in KTM
I don't know if I am right about this, so correct me if I am wrong, here goes: 5:23, 5:34 look at only the bikes. KTM appears to be a bit more jittery than the BMW due to firmer suspension. Since off-roading is focused on traction and control rather than speed, softer suspension which will move easily over uneven surfaces is better. 12:25 Again, look at only the bikes. KTM appears to be planted while the BMW is bobbing up and down due to the softer suspension. Since highway touring involves speeds, firmer suspension which can even out the tiny undulations of the asphalt will be better for a planted traveling experience.
Stock bike is meant for 20% off road and 80% on road and suspension is great at lower speeds on bad roads. But with little modification and with the addition of rally raid kits it can do serious offloading.
Thanks for valuable information and comparison. I'll book Xpulse 200
😂
Smart choice. Even though they have Adv tags both the bikes can't take one to real locations hidden gems because they are not hardcore offroaders. On the other hand X-pulse a real adv to the core. Few more months we may even have X-pulse 300 in the market.
Great choice 🔥❤️
U can also order rally kit😁
Savage
My splendor also do offroading.
I move 2 urea bags 50kg per in my feild and its suspension has no problem😈😂😂
What about the soil? , toxic urea!
Don't compare legendary splendor bike with these newbies
Splender is GAWD man
And give mileage approx 120km/l
Bro... that's why vehicle can't do anything if driver is noob
I honestly feel bad for bs4 gs owners 🤦🏻
I feel bad for short raiders!!😐 (Like me, bcz we don't have much choice (5'2")
few thousands shouldn't make anybody(those who can afford this range) feel bad, but agreed!
@@Bro-the-cast u can take jawa 42 which has lower seat height
Adventure 390 or Bmw gs310
Which is better option brother
Can you give me your opinion brother
I hope BMW releases something like a GS 500-650 with a parallel twin engine and prices it around 4-5 lakhs
Never gonna happen bro😂😂
f900xr
I have ridden both the bikes and finally bought BMW for the comfort and handling it offers.
I also wanted to buy bmw but my money let me grab xpulse 200 with rally kit
Don't blindly believe that slightly more power makes the KTM more VFM. G 310 GS is purpose-built and will serve you better than the KTM everywhere you plan to take it.
Class > Craze
This will always stay true for me. BMW G 310 GS is not only aggressively priced this
time around, but the cost of ownership has also gone down significantly. For me the
three letters that I will stand by will be BMW
Being an owner of bmw 310gs i can guarantee no other bike can give you the comfort it provides best ride quality ....drove it around 300 kms at a stretch without any stoppage believe me i had no issues .....
Ktm (with more power and much more advanced features)seat is very well cushioned, not suited for long distance, the suspension too is on the harder side....
Booked 310gs
Congratulations
when r u getting it?
The KTM is just fab. No comparison with BMW310. It out shines is all respects. Use the bike more and you will be surprised by its performance. Everything is awesome
I have ADV 390 , really happy with my choice.
Good review but I wish ktm was actual adventure bike, nothing can be compared to an adventure bike.. performance, electronics, sharp handling is something I would look for in a sbk not a adv bike, comfort/ergos/low end power is priority
While cost of ownership looks higher in the bmw, I like the fact they have 10k/1year interval. 👍
Heck my honda car has 6 months interval and its a giant PITA 😏
Being a BMW fanboy I badly wanted to buy the GS. When it came down to pull the wallet and get it out of showroom, I realised that why pay so much for so less. So, took out the 390 adventure. Bang for bucks. I will be fanboy at another time.
Which GS, the BS4 or BS6?
I own a bmw car (2008 528i) so while not a speed demon, it is perfect for my hour long highway commute to work. So I'm looking at a bike for long distance touring and cross country, so I'm looking at things like the 650gs or the 700
A well balanced review! Kudos to the team to give a 360 degree coverage of both the bikes, including the cost of ownership factor that many channels conveniently ignore. Well done!
Test rode both of these. Hands down KTM is a better machine. The BMW did not put a smile on my face even when I took the second test ride. You feel that there’s something off with the motorcycle. Hop on the KTM and there’s a big smile on the face😄
The gearing on the BMW is absolute trash, and if you are a motorhead you’ll notice it immediately. The refinement levels are also not good. The machine has no soul to put it one way.
I was avoiding the KTM only for how it looks, but once you’re past that, and you know what it is made for, it is an absolute fun bike to own. You can modify it with powerparts in the future to your liking and more!
One more thing, the dash on the bmw (the one thing you look at all the time) is nothing compared to the beautiful tft display you have which makes you feel you’re riding something special. Should have been opposite ways but🤷🏻♂️
Finally a channel with content and not a product placement advertisement or a giveaway. And a worthy comparison, much needed.
Yes finally ☺️ . Autocar a bit late . But such a good review... Worth waiting.
What a rivalry!
finally, someone understood the missing review. Appreciate it.
BMW GS 310 40year edition looks out of this planet.
Great review... covered all the points that one needs to know!
I think these bikes should be re-labeled as Touring Adv's.
The last part of comparison between general servicing cost was something I was looking for for a long time to be included in videos.
Pls keep these on all your videos.
Huge network is very important especially in Asia where potential customers no need to worry about spare parts, after sales service, warranty etc. Thanks Autocar India.
Too good... unbiased reviews are always welcomed 👍
I have 390 adv.. use 2 month 4.5k km
Bike is very good but just 2 very big problem
Seat is very hard
Front break very noise (but now solve this problem I was change breakpad
Other wise very good bike...
And don't forget seat hardness
And bmw is royal and luxury seat I very impressed
But power is ktm 👍👌
Buy and install ergo seat from ktm powerparts. It is much softer. Problem solved
I feel yezdi ,xpulse 200 and Himalayan are what we call a true adventure bike.
A very good review of the two motorcycles. We want some more with the other machines as well. I loved the way the service costs were also added to the review. Keep continuing this work which eases up our efforts....
The video i wanted desperately
The G310GS is cool, but the KTM is cooler.🔥
Bmw will eat ur 20k difference in every 2 Service.
Yes, lol😂😂
But it's BMW.
What else you want in such price point
It's not that expensive. U take ur ktm adv 2 times for service every year and will have to shell out 2 to 4k per service. 310gs costs 5 to 7k per year service.
No matter how good the KTM is, you'll find people who blindly believe and support the BMW, label matters. 😁
Both nice bike.. small size adventure at reasonable price .. good for long ride , off road , or daily ride , and fuel consumption not bad ..
A very good thought-out comparo, instead of giving up to snob value of the BMW badge they spoke the real thing. Especially about the cost of ownership and servicing. A very neutral review.
You talked about suspension, but didn't talk about the adjustable suspension on bmw g 310gs, which is a big factor whether you drive on road or off-road.
You can make it soft or firm as you like.
Which is a BIG tick box for some people.
BMW side single mirror cost almost 7500rs
Ktm 750 🤣🤣
Talk about the service cost also. BMW service is almost 5000 Rs whereas KTM only 2000 Rs.
Nah the bikes only 3 lakh
Lies, it has the same mirror as rr310
KTM’s 220 rupees. Lagwaya hai maine
It takes a whole whopping 7k to service your bmw for the first time. They've got a whole lot of updates to it,that don't come for free (like android)
This is what i was searching for week, thank you AutoCar India ❤️
This is the review that I have been waiting for. Excellent info all round and genuine unbiased opinions.
Awesome video.
Best comparison ever🔥🔥🔥
Why doesn't anyone just tell BMW that the instrument panel is a deal-breaker for many. At least provide a panel like the one available in RR310!!!
Dropped the KTM 390 Adv plan due to only seat height...
Finally Duke 390 adventure ❤️after test ride of bmw it's and service cost after 3 service is very much in High side in bmw..
Fricking oil filter price.. woah.. then in that case what will be the cost of those brake pads
Sir which one best own your opinion 390/BMW , faster or standard
Quality content and very well explained 👍🏻💯
Which is the best one when considering rider and pillion comfort ?
Ktm is far better than gs 310
One of the important point which is not mentioned in this video
Engine cooling is well managed in BMW than KTM. KTMs always had engine heating issue
At what speed does ktm starts heavy vibrations and is it comfortable for long rides at high speeds?
I enjoyed the video. It helped me a lot.
There's one thing I'm curious about.
I heard that 2021 G310GS does not have a function to turn on and off ABS.
Is there any problem with driving on the rough road?
from Korea.
review on bmw g310r too
I’m an ex Benelli 600gt owner and I’m looking for an exchange. Tilting towards the bmw but no doubt the wonderful rc is really good. IMHO ktm is better for my riding style. But the bmw 310 was no underdog
Edit: Confused. Hope I hadn’t seen this video
IN the manual on line for Canada the serves are 7500 Km for the KTM 390 Adventure not 5000 Km factor in the cost of parts and oil, oil filter, air filter much les cost on the KTM they come out pretty even in the end.
Which one is better for touring.
Really waiting for KTM 390 adv vs bs6 himaliyan really confused which to buy ?
BMW G 310 GS is not only aggressively priced this time around.
I loved ktm adv, but that 855mm seat height!! Uffff!!!!
I need minimum 55mm extra height for that 😐😐
Rishabh what's your height bro. And how comfortable you felt on the KTM 390 Adv. Am somehow stuck on the 390 hence want to be sure. Am 5'9" hence wanted to check if it's seat height will pose any issue
No it won't. I am 5'8 and had no problem with it. The only thing that bothers is the height of the handlebar. Would be better if one installs it from aftermarket particularly from art of motorcycles.
Bmw the name itself is enough ❤️
Make a review on bmw g310r fast as possible 🙏,much neede.
G310GS in the USA is about $6500 + Fees and taxes, so $8000 USD out the door, that's crazy, buy a used one lol
BMW for me all day, any day. KTM stands no chance in front of the preimmunises of the BMW
Comparison between ktm 250adv and BMW 310 gs please
KTM anyday🔥. Talking about 20k margin. BMW's service will cost you 8.5K , whereas KTM's will cost you around 3-3.5K
My favourite is Duke 390advemture
Hi i'm 5.6 will i be able to ride KTM 390 comfortably?
Waiting for BMW G310R REVIEW
Finally my awaited video 😍
Much needed comparison
This two bike are good
But,
Himalayan is ❤️
Best mid range adventure bikes comparisions bring by you thats really good.
best bike under 1 lakh any suggestions?
X-Pulse 200! Go for it brother. Everything else is 160cc!
Pulsar 150
Scooter
RTR 1604V 👍🏻
TVS XL100
I think these bikes are more focused towards touring and not adventure.
X pulse 200 and Ktm adventure 250
I would go with bmw
Because better looks
bmw 310 gs is now 4.25 on road in bangalore and im hearing a LOT of alternator, battery and gear pin issues. Can this team find out and update consumers? Also heaed smaller sprocket fixes low end torque issue in KTM
Awesome comparo and I love both bikes ❤️
I feel sorry for the people who own old gs310..how costly it was...
i want to buy gs so bad but the price is 11.5 lac here in Nepal
According to Motorinc all ktm feature don’t function as intended, is that true ?
For off riding Himalayan is the best !
As a bike lover.
I will rate ktm 390 adventure- 9.5/10
I will rate Bmw gs 310 - 8/10
Great job guys!!
Please add Himalayan also..
Can anyone guide me- if bmw is comfortable offroad then how come suspension not great?
I don't know if I am right about this, so correct me if I am wrong, here goes:
5:23, 5:34 look at only the bikes. KTM appears to be a bit more jittery than the BMW due to firmer suspension. Since off-roading is focused on traction and control rather than speed, softer suspension which will move easily over uneven surfaces is better.
12:25 Again, look at only the bikes. KTM appears to be planted while the BMW is bobbing up and down due to the softer suspension. Since highway touring involves speeds, firmer suspension which can even out the tiny undulations of the asphalt will be better for a planted traveling experience.
Stock bike is meant for 20% off road and 80% on road and suspension is great at lower speeds on bad roads. But with little modification and with the addition of rally raid kits it can do serious offloading.
No replacement for displacement. KTM has a bigger advantage in Displacement
High rpm is a replacement for displacement!
Traction control on either of them?
What a fast bike? Then it's Ktm390.. If you want a comfortable ride then it's BMW... 310gs.
Himalayan 650 would be a category killer!
But Himalayan is love 💕 affordable and accessible for shorter riders...
where is this place where the video was shot??
please make a comparison video on suzuki gsx s750 and kawasaki z900
Hmmm...i would choose bmw.
Honestly Himalayan is better for Indian roads period.
When we can expect Honda adventure bikes in India ?
Honda Africa twin is already available at BigWing showrooms.
Don't go for brand..go for features performance and most imp the safety.
Ktm kudos to u !!
G310 gs is more comfortable for long trips , some people might consider the gs just for that reason
Make video on hero xpulse 200 vs ktm adventure 250
Please do a review on the new multistrada 950s
Owner of ktm adv 390, tue biggest disappointment is the seat hardness.Otherwise great bike bt if u can't ride comfortably whats the point
Ktm 390 adventure🔥🔥🔥