BMW G 310 GS versus Ducati Multistrada V4 S
BMW G 310 GS
Adventure
Ducati Multistrada V4 S
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 6.600 €
RRP 23.290 €
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Pros:
- Off-road capability
- Comfort
- Processing
Pros:
- High seating comfort for driver and front passenger
- Impressive engine, sporty and refined
- Good wind protection and easily adjustable windscreen
- Very handy, yet stable handling
- Technically everything on board (for an extra charge), what your heart desires
- Brakes, tires, chassis: Everything was great
Cons:
- Achievement
- Price
Cons:
- Range could be better
- Fully equipped no bargain
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: 1.567 mm
Seat : 840 mm until : 860 mm
Weight : 240 (max: 470 ) kg
Seat : 840 mm until : 860 mm
Weight : 240 (max: 470 ) 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: V4 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.158 ccm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.158 ccm
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: 255 km/h
Performance: 170 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 8.750 U/Min Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption: 7 l
Reach: 300 km
Performance: 170 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 8.750 U/Min Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption: 7 l
Reach: 300 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:
Monocoque frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
Upside-down (travel 180 mm) Rear suspension:
Monoshock (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60-17
Monocoque frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
Upside-down (travel 180 mm) Rear suspension:
Monoshock (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60-17
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 (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 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.
Conclusion - what gets stuck
Man, it was fun! Volker and Dietmar agree: A great throw from Ducati. Competitors need to dress warmly and we are looking forward to the first comparative tests with GS & Co. Whether die-hard Ducati fans are as enthusiastic about the new Multistrada as we are, it is not to be seen. Objectively, the new V4S is the better motorcycle, but one or the other will still prefer the 1260s with the great V2, because it represents classic Ducati virtues better than the new Multi. In this respect, this machine also polarizes a little, but it probably has to if Ducati wants to be in the top 10. We believe that the opportunity for this is very good. You hear from many pre-orders, Ducati seems to have done everything right. Auguri, Ducati!The test motorcycle we kindly got provided by Bergmann & Söhne Bremervörde.
