BMW G 310 GS versus Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 GS

Adventure
Ducati

Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle

Scrambler

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2025~
Built von 2015 bis 2025~
RRP 6.600 €
RRP 12.690 €
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Pros:
  • Off-road capability
  • Comfort
  • Processing
Pros:
  • Very agile, manoeuvrable bike
  • Magnificent V2 with a lot of character
  • Beautiful details, great design
  • Babbling sound
  • Very lively motorcycle
Cons:
  • Achievement
  • Price
Cons:
  • Pillion footpegs in the way of big boots
  • Rear brake could be snappier
  • Operation takes some getting used to
  • A bit too small for tall people

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length :
2.075 mm Height : 1.230 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
170 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.449 mm
Length :
2.100 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat :
795 mm
Weight :
185 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: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 803 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: Luft
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
Maximum speed: 195 km/h
Performance: 73 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 65 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
260 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:
Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
Kayaba upside-down fork with 41 mm stanchion tube diameter (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Shock absorber from Kayaba with adjustable preload (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/80 R18
Rear tyres: 180/55 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, radially bolted 4-piston brake caliper with Bosch cornering ABS ( 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, floating 1-piston brake caliper ( 245 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

Conclusion - That puts you in a good mood!

Fortunately, the Full Throttle has been able to transport the typical Ducati Scrambler feeling into 2023. This bike is simply a real fun grenade that pretty much every biker should be able to get along with. On top of that, there is a two-year warranty with no mileage limit. Due to the complex valve lash control, however, it goes to the service every 12,000 km.
 
The test machine was kindly provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Bremervörde. Holger, one of the local salespeople, is a real Ducatisti and will calmly explain to you over a coffee which Ducati suits you best. There are plenty of Ducati and Suzuki demonstrators and a lot of used machines. Let's go to Bremervörde!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12.490€
  • Used (8 years old): 7.000€
  • Availability: since 2015
  • Colors: black-red