BMW G 310 GS versus BMW R 1300 GS

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 GS

Adventure
BMW

BMW R 1300 GS

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2024~
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
RRP 6.600 €
RRP 19.100 €
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Pros:
  • Off-road capability
  • Comfort
  • Processing
Pros:
  • Insane engine with steam in all speed ranges
  • good-natured and precise handling
  • Manoeuvrable and easy-to-handle machine
  • Very high level of comfort for driver and front passenger
  • Top-of-the-line full-integral brake
  • Very good standard equipment
  • very good wind protection
Cons:
  • Achievement
  • Price
Cons:
  • QuickShifter and gearbox a bit hard
  • neither Apple CarPlay, nor Android Auto, nor full-map navigation
  • Operation requires training time

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length :
2.075 mm Height : 1.230 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
170 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.518 mm
Length :
2.212 mm Height : 1.406 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
237 (max: 465 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Single cylinder 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.300 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 107 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kardan
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
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 145 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 149 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
400 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
Frame type:
Two-part frame concept (steel)
Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilt decoupling via flex element, central shock absorber (travel 190 mm)
Rear suspension:
central WAD shock absorber, spring preload infinitely adjustable (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 R19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake, semi-floating discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial caliper ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper ( 285 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.

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

Bottom line - check your account balance.

The new GS really is a successful adventure bike. It can do almost everything - and really well. You have to look for points of criticism with a magnifying glass and even die-hard BMW critics have to admit after a test drive: Unfortunately awesome! The price, which seems high at first glance, is thus put into perspective very quickly. And it is put into perspective even further when you compare the new R1300 GS with the competition , which are not necessarily cheaper either.

The test machine was kindly made available to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Neumünster . There you will find several 1300cc GS in the exhibition and of course you are also cordially invited to a test drive. ATTENTION, WARNING: This could be an expensive afternoon...

Price/Availability/Colors/Years of Construction

  • Price: from €19,100
  • Availability: since 11/2023
  • Colors: white, black, green, blue