BMW G 310 GS versus Triumph Scrambler 900
BMW G 310 GS
Adventure
Triumph Scrambler 900
Scrambler
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
RRP 6.600 €
RRP 11.445 €
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Pros:
- Off-road capability
- Comfort
- Processing
Pros:
- high-quality workmanship
- Torque motor with class sound
- casual seating position
- simple operation & easy handling
Cons:
- Achievement
- Price
Cons:
- Wind pushes properly from 100 km/h
- standing driving only possible with bow legs
- manageable performance
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: 1.445 mm
Length : 2.125 mm Height : 1.180 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 223 kg
Length : 2.125 mm Height : 1.180 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 223 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: 8V-SOHC in-line motor, 270° lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 900 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 85 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 900 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 85 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 5
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: 180 km/h
Performance: 65 HP at 7.250 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 3.250 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 279 km
Performance: 65 HP at 7.250 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 3.250 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 279 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:
Tubular Steel Loop Frame (Steel) Front suspension:
41 mm KYB cartridge fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
KYB stereo struts, adjustable spring preload (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm steel Tyres at the front: 100/90-19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Tubular Steel Loop Frame (Steel) Front suspension:
41 mm KYB cartridge fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
KYB stereo struts, adjustable spring preload (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm steel Tyres at the front: 100/90-19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Brakes
Front brake
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Front brake
Floating single disc, 4-piston Brembo fixed caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin double piston floating caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Floating single disc, 4-piston Brembo fixed caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin double piston floating caliper (∅ 255 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 sticks
The announced comparison to the T100 and the Street Twin is almost imperative here. The T100 is even more classic in terms of appearance and the Street Twin is not only cheaper, but visually also a bit more modern, which is mainly due to the normal rims. The Scrambler with its spoke wheels, bellows and the Scrambler exhaust is visually a bit more "riotous". It is a bit more stable or less manoeuvrable due to the 19" front wheel, but it gives the driver more control due to the wider handlebars.So if you like it classic, you can use the T100, if you are looking for a stylish naked bike that fits into today's world, take the Street Twin and if you want to look a little on the poop, you can use the Scrambler. All three machines have their justification and deliver a lot of driving fun due to the great 900 twin - really!
