BMW G 310 GS versus Harley-Davidson Sportster S
BMW G 310 GS
Adventure
Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 6.600 €
RRP 17.495 €
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Pros:
- Off-road capability
- Comfort
- Processing
Pros:
- independent optics
- powerful engine with power AND torque
- high-quality impression
- fat V2 sound, but below 95dB
- electronically fully equipped incl. lean angle sensors
Cons:
- Achievement
- Price
Cons:
- Rear suspension stick-hard
- futzeliger side stand
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 : 2.270 mm
Seat : 775 mm
Weight : 228 (max: 418 ) kg
Length : 2.270 mm
Seat : 775 mm
Weight : 228 (max: 418 ) 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: V2 Revolution® Max 1250T 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.252 ccm
Hub: 72 mm
Hole: 105 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.252 ccm
Hub: 72 mm
Hole: 105 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
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: 220 km/h
Performance: 122 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 231 km
Performance: 122 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 231 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:
Motor carrying (steel) Front suspension:
USD fork, 43 mm, with adjustable spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression of damping (travel 92 mm) Rear suspension:
Single strut hinged via deflection lever with external reservoir, adjustable spring preload and adjustable tension and compression (spring travel 51 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 160/70TR17 73V
Rear tyres: 180/70R16 77V
Motor carrying (steel) Front suspension:
USD fork, 43 mm, with adjustable spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression of damping (travel 92 mm) Rear suspension:
Single strut hinged via deflection lever with external reservoir, adjustable spring preload and adjustable tension and compression (spring travel 51 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 160/70TR17 73V
Rear tyres: 180/70R16 77V
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, radially mounted four-piston monobloc fixed caliper brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper brake (∅ 260 mm)
Double disc, radially mounted four-piston monobloc fixed caliper brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper brake (∅ 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 new Sportster S is unmistakably a Harley Davidson. However, it is a NEW Harley that is not only visually polarized, but also technically so stuffed that one or the other purist will probably turn up his nose. Especially younger riders will be happy to be able to move a real Harley with so many bells and whistles.We think it's good that the Sportster S comes along so independently and has corners and edges. It has character and is absolutely unmistakable. Nevertheless, we have selected competitors that are at least similar to the Sportster S: Indian FTR 1200 S and Honda CMX 1100 Rebel are still the most suitable.
The test bike was provided to us by Harley Davidson in Kiel. If you want to test drive them there: We recommend a round around the Westensee!
