BMW G 310 R versus CF-Moto 800 MT
BMW G 310 R
CF-Moto 800 MT
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Comfort
- Price
- Pillion compatible
- complete equipment
- sovereign appearance
- good components
- high-quality workmanship
- High seating comfort for driver and front passenger
- Driving performance absolute
- Motor mapping issues
- QuickShifter with room for improvement
- Adjustment change on the shock absorber complex
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 785 mm
Weight : 158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Length : 2.234 mm Height : 1.475 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 231 kg
Engine
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 799 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
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: 91 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 77 NM Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 380 km
Chassis
Lattice tube (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-Down 41 mm (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 131 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/70 R17
Rear tyres: 150/60 R17
Tubular steel bridge frame, motor semi-load-bearing (steel) Front suspension:
KYB's fully adjustable 43 USD fork Rear suspension:
fully adjustable KYB strut
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Brakes
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Double discDouble disc, four-piston fixed callipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 260 mm)
Conclusion - for whom is it suitable?
So: Who is the small BMW G 310 R suitable for? For small and light people, of course. Those who simply want to ride a motorcycle and place little value on riding performance.
It is ideal for people who answer the question asked at the beginning whether a scooter would not be the better choice, with the handiness and driving pleasure of the BMW G 310 R. If the concept motorcycle is superior to that of the scooter, then here.
The Japanese competition is usually a bit more expensive than the BMW (wouldn't have thought I'd ever write this sentence). However, it usually exhausts the 48 hp limit of the driving licence class A2 and brings a little more peace than the BMW, which some consider to be hilarious.
But: After initial scepticism, one thing is clear: make sure the G 310 R is really fun. Who would have thought that?
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne.
Conclusion - what sticks
The CF Moto 800 MT enriches the adventure bike segment with a motorcycle that is particularly interesting in terms of price. The equipment is great and CF Moto uses proven components from J. Juan, KTM, Acront and Kayaba. Not a bad recipe, but the Chinese are messing up when it comes to tuning the engine and QuickShifter. However, we assume that this shortcoming can be fixed by software update - and then the MT800 is a really attractive offer!Many thanks to the CF-MOTO dealer "Powersport Nord" from Pinneberg, who kindly provided us with the machine for this test. You can also test ride the 800 MT there, but please make an appointment beforehand - just call: Tel. 04101-590 575. Greetings to Jörg and Vivian!
