Honda NX 500 versus BMW G 310 GS

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Honda

Honda NX 500

Adventure
BMW

BMW G 310 GS

Adventure
A2 adventure bike with all-rounder qualities
With the NX 500, Honda is launching a successor to the successful CB 500 X. The new model now has a modern cockpit as well as traction control. Where the strengths and weaknesses of the Honda NX 500 lie... weiter
Honda NX 500 im Test
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So small and already travel enduro?
Voila, there it is now: By far the smallest sister of the successful BMW GS series is called G 310 GS. The abbreviation GS is not simply glued on by BMW, but it almost serves as a seal of quality for the Bavarians. Can the... weiter
BMW G 310 GS
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2024 bis 2024~
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
RRP 7.500 €
RRP 6.600 €
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
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Competitors

Pros:
  • super easy handling
  • Very accessible bike, also suitable for beginners
  • Functional cockpit with TFT and navigation solution
  • Simplest operation
  • well-made all-rounder bike
Pros:
  • Off-road capability
  • Comfort
  • Processing
Cons:
  • Windshield creates turbulence for many riders
  • tame sound
  • Clutch lever not adjustable
Cons:
  • Achievement
  • Price

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.415 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 196 (max: 386 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length : 2.075 mm Height : 1.230 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 170 (max: 345 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Single cylinder 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 8.600 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 491 km
Maximum speed: 143 km/h
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

Chassis

Front suspension:
 Showa 41mm USD Fork
Rear suspension:
 Central spring leg
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/80-19
Rear tyres: 160/60-17
Frame type:
 Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
 Upside-down 41 mm (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/80 R 19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17

Brakes

Front brake
 Double disc (∅ 296 mm) Rear brake
 Single pane (∅ 20 mm)
Front brake
 Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 240 mm)

Result

The Honda NX 500 is a simple but well-made A2 adventure bike. It convinces with impeccable and mega-easy handling and is therefore a perfect all-rounder for A2 riders and bikers who no longer feel like 250 kg + bullets. With 48 hp, you shouldn't expect any performance explosions, but that wouldn't fit the extremely good-natured overall impression of the NX 500 at all.
 
The test machine was kindly provided to us by motofun, a large Honda dealer in Kaltenkirchen (30 minutes north of Hamburg). There, the NX 500 will be available as a demonstrator for a test drive, along with many, many other Honda models. By the way, motofun also has a large number of used machines, so it's always worth a visit.

Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: 7.500€ (without B&B)
  • Used (3 years old): 5.000€ (CB500X)
  • Availability: NX 500 since 2024
  • Colors: red, white, black

Good, but not cheap

So you can imagine enjoying day trips or the ferries of everyday life on normal routes with the BMW G 310 GS. For the big tour she is rather too unrelaxed. BMW is calling for around 6,050 euros for this model. The question then arises as to who should buy this. Sure, it is suitable for beginners qua law. But as a pure beginner bike a bit expensive.

BMW's 310 series has clear qualities. If you can do without the rather limited touring ability anyway, you should take a look at the already mentioned G 310: Here you can save another 700 Euros.

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann and Söhne in Pinneberg near Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 6.050€
  • Used (3 years old): 3,700€
  • Years of construction: since 2017
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: black, blue, white