BMW G 310 R versus Honda CB 500 X

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 R

Naked
Honda

Honda CB 500 X

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2024~
Built von 2021 bis 2023
RRP 5.650 €
RRP 7.680 €
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Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Price
  • Pillion compatible
Pros:
  • light and manoeuvrable
  • low consumption, long range
  • cheap in purchase maintenance
  • easy to use
Cons:
  • Driving performance absolute
Cons:
  • Windscreen not adjustable without tools
  • Single pane at the front grips a little late

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.374 mm
Length :
2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat :
785 mm
Weight :
158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length :
2.155 mm Height : 1.410 mm
Seat :
810 mm until : 834 mm
Weight :
197 (max: 386 ) 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: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 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: 175 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 8.600 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
491 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:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 136 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/80-19
Rear tyres: 160/60-17

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Single disc ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 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

Giant travel steamer or CB500X?

The CB is a reliable, grateful motorcycle without unnecessary bells and whistles that sometimes invites you to longer tours. And those who can be content with this get a manoeuvrable, easy-to-use travel companion compared to the large touring machines. This is much easier to manoeuvre, is characterized by high-quality components in Honda quality and does not pose any major problems for its driver. Just fun driving and that for less than 7000 €. Combined with the low consumption and manageable sub-costs, the CB has a few really good arguments on its side!

The test bike was provided by Motofun in Kaltenkirchen.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of construction

  • Price: from 6.754€
  • Years of construction: from 2021
  • Availability: from 2021
  • Colours: Prix Red, Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic, Pearl Metalloid White