BMW G 310 GS versus BMW R12
BMW G 310 GS
Adventure
BMW R12
Retro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
Built von 2024 bis 2024~
RRP 6.600 €
RRP 14.460 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Off-road capability
- Comfort
- Processing
Pros:
- magnificent engine with steam
- potty boxer sound
- Very good quality impression
- very good brakes
- chilled cruising along is just as possible as sporty acceleration
Cons:
- Achievement
- Price
Cons:
- QuickShifter stutters
- Footrests get in the way when stationary
- Turn signal integration in the rear light
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: 1.520 mm
Length : 2.200 mm Height : 1.110 mm
Seat : 754 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.200 mm Height : 1.110 mm
Seat : 754 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 430 ) 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: Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: flüssig
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
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: 203 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 110 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 275 km
Performance: 95 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 110 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 275 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:
Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm (travel 90 mm) Rear suspension:
Directly hinged, travel-dependent damped central shock absorber, spring base adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 90 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 R19
Rear tyres: 150/80 R16
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm (travel 90 mm) Rear suspension:
Directly hinged, travel-dependent damped central shock absorber, spring base adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 90 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 R19
Rear tyres: 150/80 R16
Brakes
Front brake
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Front brake
Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston monobloc radial caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston monobloc radial caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 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.
Result
The BMW R12 delivers what it promises: casual cruising with the steam of the good old Lufti boxer. You don't notice the difference in performance to the nineT, the box goes off like a fox. It brakes great, feels mature and safe and conveys a lot of driving pleasure. It is not a "real" cruiser á la Harley due to the footrest position, but it brings the rider down and tempts him to glide casually. Wonderful.The test machine was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg for this test. The R12 will be there as a demonstrator and is happy to have test drivers. If you want to make a direct comparison with the also new R12 nineT - it is also there as a demonstrator. So, off we go to Pinneberg, book two test drives. Bring full of desire!
