BMW G 310 GS versus Honda VFR 800

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 GS

Adventure
Honda

Honda VFR 800

Sporttourer

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2024~
Built von 1998 bis 2010
RRP 6.600 €
RRP 12.240 €
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Pros:
  • Off-road capability
  • Comfort
  • Processing
Pros:
  • Sporty engine
  • Good comfort
  • Gripping brakes
  • Value for money
  • Reliable model
Cons:
  • Achievement
  • Price
Cons:
  • Rear view
  • Vibration
  • Exhausting manoeuvring

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length :
2.075 mm Height : 1.230 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
170 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.440 mm
Length :
2.130 mm Height : 1.190 mm
Seat :
820 mm
Weight :
249 (max: 444 ) 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: V4 90 degree four-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 782 ccm
Hub: 48 mm
Hole: 72 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring 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: 244 km/h
Performance: 109 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 8.800 U/Min
Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
350 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:
Bridge frame (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyres: 180/55-ZR17

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Three-piston caliper ( 296 mm) Rear brake
Three-piston caliper ( 256 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

Expensive, but always back

What remains? Without sponsors, this would have been a rather expensive affair, as there are cheaper offers on the net. And yet we are glad to have dared this experiment: the Honda is too good not to try it. Our advice to all those who can make friends with a sports tourer: Definitely shortlist!

This was the emotional section of our brain, but the truth is that these costs cannot be recovered from a sale. But no matter what we do with the VFR, we have not yet decided. We just enjoy :)

That cost the fun, all the numbers in Euros:
Motorcycle: 1,600
TÜV: 80
Battery: 100
Brake pads and air filters: 230
Oil and oil filters: 40
Front blinkers: 62
Spark plugs: 146
Halogen lamp 40
Tank ceilings: 20

In total, that's 2,318 euros. To this end, we have received services from sponsors. For new Michelin tyres, LSL levers and mirrors as well as the paintwork a further 2,377 euros would have been due, so summasumarum 4,695 euros.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 12.240€ (2002)
  • Used from about 1,500 €
  • Years built: Model RC46II 2002-2010
  • Availability: good