BMW G 310 GS versus Kawasaki Z 1000 SX

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 GS

Adventure
Kawasaki

Kawasaki Z 1000 SX

Sporttourer

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2024~
Built von 2011 bis 2019
RRP 6.600 €
RRP 12.995 €
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Pros:
  • Off-road capability
  • Comfort
  • Processing
Pros:
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Equipment
  • Value for money
Cons:
  • Achievement
  • Price
Cons:
  • Transmission very short gear ratio

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 :
2.100 mm Height : 1.185 mm
Seat :
815 mm
Weight :
235 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: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.043 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 77 mm
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
Maximum speed: 247 km/h
Performance: 142 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 111 NM bei 7.300 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
327 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:
Double profile frame (aluminium)
Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 144 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 250 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

SX instead of Adventure

The Kawa is an interpretation of the theme of sports tourers with a clear focus on the sport. The live high, and so the SX competition grows from the own house in the form of the Versys 1000. This is more comfortable and equipped as an adventure bike with an upright sitting position. This is how most customers interpret the topic of touring bikes today.

The SX is aimed at a clientele that can't do anything with the high-legged adventures. They are looking for a super athlete who is suitable for travel. The Kawa is a top-notch offer: Very sporty and thanks to good, triple-adjustable windprotection and full cladding, it eats kilometres to the finish. If this is a winding pass – don't worry, she'll do it all.

The Ducati SuperSport, for example, does not have to hide behind the competition – and has around 30 hp more under the tank compared to this one.

The test bike was provided to us by Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 12.995€
  • Used (3 years old): 8,000€
  • Years of construction: since 2011
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: green, black, blue