BMW G 310 R versus Ducati Streetfighter V4

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 R

Naked
Ducati

Ducati Streetfighter V4

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2024~
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 5.650 €
RRP 23.390 €
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Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Price
  • Pillion compatible
Pros:
  • Hellish power bike with incredible performance and all safety features.
Cons:
  • Driving performance absolute
Cons:
  • Hellish power bike with incredible performance and all safety features.

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.374 mm
Length :
2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat :
785 mm
Weight :
158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.488 mm
Seat :
845 mm
Weight :
202 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: V4 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.103 ccm
Hub: 54 mm
Hole: 81 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: 275 km/h
Performance: 208 HP at 13.000 U/Min
Torque: 123 NM bei 9.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
8 l
Reach:
224 km

Chassis

Frame type:
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
Front suspension:
Upside-down fork 43mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Sachs central strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 200/60 ZR 17

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 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.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 5.050€
  • Used (2 years old): 3,300€
  • Years of construction: from 2015
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: red, black, ply white

Everything else seems slow

What remains? Those who use the Ducati Streetfighter V4S will be left speechless. It seems impossible to get used to this primal force (on the other hand, it is also impossible to keep your driving licence while trying out). There are a number of power-naked bikes, like the KTM Super Dukes,that have impressed us hard. But, let's be clear: the Ducati is three more numbers sharper. Not purely in terms of driving performance, but in terms of the overall concept. Suddenly, everything you've driven so far seems to be under-powered.

If you are looking for this tiny tip in a pointed target group, you are right here. Ducati has put the ultimate aggro bike on two wheels. Everyone else should not be blinded by the suitability for everyday use: it is no shame not to like the Duc.

Hm. It wouldn't be a shame, but it's a shame ;)

The test bike was provided to us by Ducati Hamburg.

Price / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: from 19.990€
  • Years of construction: since 2020
  • Colours: red