BMW G 310 R versus Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard
BMW G 310 R
Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Comfort
- Price
- Pillion compatible
- exciting optics
- casual sound
- Cornering ABS Series
- good workmanship
- mega-manoeuvrable FunBike
- Driving performance absolute
- limited pillion comfort
- Brake cable laid strangely
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 785 mm
Weight : 158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 196 (max: 390 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 803 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
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: 73 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 66 NM bei 5.750 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 260 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 space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Kayaba upside-down fork with 41 mm standpipe diameter (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Kayaba strut with adjustable preload (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyres: 180/55-ZR17
Brakes
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc, Brembo radially mounted caliper with 4 pistons (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo floating mounted caliper with 1 piston (∅ 245 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
Class, the Urban Motard carries the name suffix "City Rebel" right. She's a little evil, but not pretentious. By its very nature, this is a real FunBike. You just can't not have fun with the box. More than 12,000 euros are an announcement for an 800cc machine with this rather spartan equipment, but the driving pleasure, the appearance and the value of the Urban Motard justify this price.The test machine was kindly provided by Bergmann & Söhne in Bremervörde for this test. There is a demonstrator who is already looking forward to many more test rides - of course next to many other Ducati bikes and machines from Suzuki. So - next trip to Bremervörde, ask for Holger, take coffee and at least boot around the Urban Motard. Have fun!
