BMW G 310 GS versus Benelli TRK 702
BMW G 310 GS
Adventure
Benelli TRK 702
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
RRP 6.600 €
RRP 7.299 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Off-road capability
- Comfort
- Processing
Pros:
- Price/Performance!!
- Plenty of space for driver and front passenger
- easy-to-read TFT display
- good-natured driving characteristics
- nice sound thanks to 180 degree pin offset
- high-quality tyres
Cons:
- Achievement
- Price
Cons:
- a bit heavy
- Suitcase system fiddly to install
- except ABS no technical extras
- Navigation complicated to set up
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length : 2.075 mm Height : 1.230 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 170 (max: 345 ) kg
Length : 2.075 mm Height : 1.230 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 170 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.505 mm
Length : 2.200 mm Height : 1.390 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 239 (max: 441 ) kg
Length : 2.200 mm Height : 1.390 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 239 (max: 441 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Single cylinder 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: In-line twin-cylinder, 4 valves/cylinder, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 698 ccm
Hub: 65 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 698 ccm
Hub: 65 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
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
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
Maximum speed: 180 km/h
Performance: 70 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 70 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 435 km
Performance: 70 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 70 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 435 km
Chassis
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
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
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
50mm USD front fork, non-adjustable (140mm travel ) Rear suspension:
Central shock absorber adjustable in rebound damping and preload (travel 154 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum casting two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17
Rear tyres: 160/60ZR17
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
50mm USD front fork, non-adjustable (140mm travel ) Rear suspension:
Central shock absorber adjustable in rebound damping and preload (travel 154 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum casting two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17
Rear tyres: 160/60ZR17
Brakes
Front brake
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 260 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 260 mm)
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.
Conclusion - what sticks
The Benelli TRK 702 is a well-made adventure bike for the road. If you prefer to ride off-road, you should take a look at the TRK 702 X with a 19-inch rim at the front, longer suspension travel and mixed tires. The TRK surprises with a grown-up appearance and benevolent driving characteristics. The 70 hp inline twin is fun and sounds very good to our ears. Thanks to the tubular steel trellis frame, the machine also looks great. But the real highlight of this bike is without question the price: 7,299 euros - so the competition has to dress warmly!
