BMW G 310 R versus Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 R

Naked
Honda

Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2024~
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 5.650 €
RRP 18.450 €
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Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Price
  • Pillion compatible
Pros:
  • technical equipment full hut
  • Superior driving experience
  • commanding figure
  • nice 2 cylinder sound
  • Powerful engine
  • good brakes
Cons:
  • Driving performance absolute
Cons:
  • Complicated operation
  • a bit heavy

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.374 mm
Length :
2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat :
785 mm
Weight :
158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.570 mm
Length :
2.305 mm Height : 1.475 mm
Seat :
835 mm until : 855 mm
Weight :
243 (max: 458 ) 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: Two-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.084 ccm
Hub: 82 mm
Hole: 92 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: 199 km/h
Performance: 102 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 5.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 25 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
500 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
Frame type:
Double loop tubular frame (steel)
Front suspension:
45mm Showa EERA Upside-Down Telescopic Fork (Travel 210mm)
Rear suspension:
Showa EERA central shock absorber (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Swingarm, ProLink Suspension
Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70-18

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake with radially mounted four-piston calipers ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake with single-piston caliper ( 256 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

Result

The new Africa Twin is a strong piece of motorcycle! The Adventure Sports has been trimmed even more for road and is now one of the ultimate adventure bikes for the trip to the North Cape. It is technically fully equipped and, apart from the performance, clearly belongs to the upper class. The only points of criticism are the fiddly operation and the somewhat heavy weight, which many competitors also have to struggle with. Otherwise, a super cool machine with majestic charisma and just as much riding feeling - terrific!
 
The test bike was once again provided to us by motofun (www.motofun.de) from Kaltenkirchen north of Hamburg. There, Adventure Sports and Standard AT will be available as demonstrators. Test drives there in the Schmalfeld curves are a real pleasure - let's go to motofun and salute the boss Nico!

Price/Availability/Colors/Years of Construction

  • Price: 18.490 €
  • Used (3 years old): 15.000€
  • Year of construction: since 2019
  • Colors: Black, White