BMW G 310 R versus Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
BMW G 310 R
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Comfort
- Price
- Pillion compatible
- cool sound
- Easy to drive
- well-balanced engine with a lot of character
- lots of chrome and metal
- Arrow navigation series
- powerful rear brake
- Driving performance absolute
- heavy
- Seating position not necessarily suitable for long distances
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 785 mm
Weight : 158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 240 (max: 428 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 648 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 34 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 28 NM bei 7.500 U/Min Tank contents: 11 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 330 km
Performance: 47 HP at 7.250 U/Min
Torque: 52 NM bei 5.650 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 307 km
Chassis
Lattice tube (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-Down 41 mm (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 131 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/70 R17
Rear tyres: 150/60 R17
Tubular Steel FrameDouble Loop Frame (Steel) Front suspension:
43mm upside down fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers (travel 90 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90-18
Rear tyres: 150/70-17
Brakes
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Single 320mm disc brake, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 320mm) Rear brake
Single 300mm disc brake, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 300mm)
Conclusion - for whom is it suitable?
So: Who is the small BMW G 310 R suitable for? For small and light people, of course. Those who simply want to ride a motorcycle and place little value on riding performance.
It is ideal for people who answer the question asked at the beginning whether a scooter would not be the better choice, with the handiness and driving pleasure of the BMW G 310 R. If the concept motorcycle is superior to that of the scooter, then here.
The Japanese competition is usually a bit more expensive than the BMW (wouldn't have thought I'd ever write this sentence). However, it usually exhausts the 48 hp limit of the driving licence class A2 and brings a little more peace than the BMW, which some consider to be hilarious.
But: After initial scepticism, one thing is clear: make sure the G 310 R is really fun. Who would have thought that?
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne.
Result
The new Shotgun 650 is a stylish bobber for a leisurely after-work session. But it is not only beautiful, but also well made. It is easy to ride and suitable for every type of rider: beginners, experts, returners, downsizers. We are already looking forward to the custom bike versions of the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 that will surely follow soon, although it already looks crisp in series production - especially as a solo seater, of course! Overall a great bike, it will surely make a lot of friends.
