BMW G 310 R versus Ducati Multistrada V2 S
BMW G 310 R
Ducati Multistrada V2 S
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Comfort
- Price
- Pillion compatible
- Agile, front-wheel oriented seating position
- Very good technical equipment
- Cornering ABS and cornering light
- Engine full of character
- Very good wind protection & easily adjustable windscreen
- Electronic suspension series (V2S)
- Driving performance absolute
- Strange exhaust design
- Plastic motor protection plate
- Operation takes some time to get used to
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 785 mm
Weight : 158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Length : 2.190 mm
Seat : 830 mm until : 850 mm
Weight : 222 kg
Engine
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 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: 113 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 94 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 339 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
Lattice tube (steel) Front suspension:
USD fork 48 mm, electronically adjustable (travel 170 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 170 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17
Brakes
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 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 Multistrada V2 (S) is a Ducati after old grist and grain: tubular frame, a bit V2 with desmodromics at the bottom and a bike with rough edges. We are sure that there are many Ducatisti out there who will prefer the V2 to a Multi V4 for exactly these reasons - even if the V4 may objectively be the better bike. But who cares about an objective view of a motorcycle??? In any case, we had a lot of fun with the V2 and are happy that Ducati continues to offer a Multistrada of this type.We received the test bike from Ducati Hamburg for this test. At Ducati HH there are plenty of finest demonstrators - including the new Desert X. If you can hardly sit quietly now: Let's go to the Papenreye! And barn greetings to Lisa, Steffi and Sascha...
