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Two premium European marquees go head to head at the bottom of the market.
Both companies offer up built-in-India 300 and change cc single cylinder bikes aimed at a more budget conscious audience then typical for them. Both (seem) to offer raucous performance over the typical small UJM.
Lets see how they compare:
Engine (cc)
G310R: 313
Duke 390: 373
Power (PS)
G310R: 34.4 @ 9,500 rpm
Duke 390: 43.5 @ 9,500 rpm
Torque (Nm)
G310R: 28 @ 7,500 rpm
Duke 390: 35 @ 7,200 rpm
Transmission
G310R: 6-speed
Duke 390: 6-speed
Brakes (front/rear)
G310R: 300 mm/240 mm
Duke 390: 300 mm/230 mm
ABS
G310R: Yes
Duke 390: Yes
Tires
G310R: Michelin Pilot Street
Duke 390: Metzler
Tire Size (front/rear)
G310R: 110/70 R17 / 150/60 R17
Duke 390: 110/70 R17 / 150/60 R17
Wheelbase (mm)
G310R: 1374
Duke 390: 1367
Seat Height (mm)
G310R: 785
Duke 390: 800
Weight (kg)
G310R: 158.5
Duke 390: 154