BMW G 310 R versus Harley-Davidson Sportster S
BMW G 310 R
Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
- Comfort
- Price
- Pillion compatible
- independent optics
- powerful engine with power AND torque
- high-quality impression
- fat V2 sound, but below 95dB
- electronically fully equipped incl. lean angle sensors
- Driving performance absolute
- Rear suspension stick-hard
- futzeliger side stand
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 785 mm
Weight : 158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Length : 2.270 mm
Seat : 775 mm
Weight : 228 (max: 418 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.252 ccm
Hub: 72 mm
Hole: 105 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
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: 122 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 231 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
Motor carrying (steel) Front suspension:
USD fork, 43 mm, with adjustable spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression of damping (travel 92 mm) Rear suspension:
Single strut hinged via deflection lever with external reservoir, adjustable spring preload and adjustable tension and compression (spring travel 51 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 160/70TR17 73V
Rear tyres: 180/70R16 77V
Brakes
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc, radially mounted four-piston monobloc fixed caliper brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper brake (∅ 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 new Sportster S is unmistakably a Harley Davidson. However, it is a NEW Harley that is not only visually polarized, but also technically so stuffed that one or the other purist will probably turn up his nose. Especially younger riders will be happy to be able to move a real Harley with so many bells and whistles.We think it's good that the Sportster S comes along so independently and has corners and edges. It has character and is absolutely unmistakable. Nevertheless, we have selected competitors that are at least similar to the Sportster S: Indian FTR 1200 S and Honda CMX 1100 Rebel are still the most suitable.
The test bike was provided to us by Harley Davidson in Kiel. If you want to test drive them there: We recommend a round around the Westensee!
