BMW G 310 GS versus Honda VFR1200 F

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 GS

Adventure
Honda

Honda VFR1200 F

Sporttourer

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2024~
Built von 2009 bis 2016
RRP 6.600 €
RRP
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Pros:
  • Off-road capability
  • Comfort
  • Processing
Pros:
  • Extremely good brakes
  • Drives like an Intercity
  • Touring-ready
  • good pillion comfort
  • beefy engine
Cons:
  • Achievement
  • Price
Cons:
  • Traction control only from 2012
  • heavy machine, nothing for beginners
  • Torque weakness up to 3,500 rpm

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length :
2.075 mm Height : 1.230 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
170 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.545 mm
Length :
2.250 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat :
815 mm
Weight :
267 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: Four-cylinder four-stroke V-engine 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.237 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
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: 250 km/h
Performance: 173 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 129 NM bei 8.750 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre

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
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork with 43 mm tube diameter (travel 109 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55-ZR17

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake front with six-piston fixed calipers, floating brake discs ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake rear with double piston caliper ( 276 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 - what gets stuck

The Honda VFR 1200 F is one of the most beautiful motorcycles for me. She's no less than a design icon and there's no motorcycle that looks like it. Admittedly, design is a matter of taste, but at least the VFR shouldn't leave anyone cold. Their appearance arouses emotions and that's exactly what motorcycles should do, right?

The VFR is certainly not a beginner's motorcycle, but it has far too much power and is too heavy. But if you already have motorcycle experience and stand on big ships, you will be thrilled by the absolutely sovereign idea that the VFR delivers on motorways and country roads. If you are looking for a small, agile motorcycle for the city, you probably won't have read this test article until this one anyway. ;-)

The test motorcycle was kindly provided by Motorrad Ruser.
 

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 15.000€
  • Used (10 years old): 7.500€
  • Years built: 2010-2016
  • Colours: red, white, silver