BMW G 310 R versus Benelli Leoncino 125
BMW G 310 R
Benelli Leoncino 125
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Comfort
- Price
- Pillion compatible
- Very light and agile
- chic look designed in Italy
- Full LED
- Gear indicator
- fluffy, precise gearbox
- VERY CHEAP!
- Driving performance absolute
- no ABS
- Combinded brake system takes some getting used to
- Gears a little short
- Side stand too long, machine is quite steep
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 785 mm
Weight : 158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Length : 2.030 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 145 (max: 330 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 125 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 54 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
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: 13 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 10 NM bei 8.500 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 2 l
Reach: 568 km
Chassis
Lattice tube (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-Down 41 mm (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 131 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/70 R17
Rear tyres: 150/60 R17
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork ø 35 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
Central shock absorber, spring preload adjustable (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Box swing Tyres at the front: 100/80 –17
Rear tyres: 130/70 – 17
Brakes
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc, 3 piston brake caliper (∅ 280 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 220 mm)
Conclusion - for whom is it suitable?
So: Who is the small BMW G 310 R suitable for? For small and light people, of course. Those who simply want to ride a motorcycle and place little value on riding performance.
It is ideal for people who answer the question asked at the beginning whether a scooter would not be the better choice, with the handiness and driving pleasure of the BMW G 310 R. If the concept motorcycle is superior to that of the scooter, then here.
The Japanese competition is usually a bit more expensive than the BMW (wouldn't have thought I'd ever write this sentence). However, it usually exhausts the 48 hp limit of the driving licence class A2 and brings a little more peace than the BMW, which some consider to be hilarious.
But: After initial scepticism, one thing is clear: make sure the G 310 R is really fun. Who would have thought that?
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne.
Conclusion - what sticks
The Benelli Leoncino 125 impresses with two aspects: its appearance and the price. Okay, the design is a matter of taste, but when it comes to price, there can be no two opinions: not even 3,500 euros is a joke compared to the competitors . Nevertheless, the machine does not look cheap or quickly put together. On the contrary, switches, frames, and many details are lovingly made - we like them.The only thing that bothered us was the lack of ABS, otherwise there was hardly anything to complain about. If you are looking for an A1 or B196 bike and don't want to spend 5,500 euros, you should definitely take a look at the Benelli Leoncino 125.
