BMW G 310 R versus Honda NC 750 X

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 R

Naked
Honda

Honda NC 750 X

Crossover

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2024~
Built von 2014 bis 2024~
RRP 5.650 €
RRP 8.499 €
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Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Price
  • Pillion compatible
Pros:
  • Light and manoeuvrable
  • Easy to ride - also suitable for beginners
  • Beautiful V2-like sound
  • Practical storage compartment
  • Motor develops torque far below
  • cost-effective maintenance, low consumption
Cons:
  • Driving performance absolute
Cons:
  • a bit emotionless because almost too perfect
  • Windscreen with standard windscreen only 1b
  • Performance sufficient, but not sporty

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.374 mm
Length :
2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat :
785 mm
Weight :
158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.525 mm
Length :
2.210 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat :
800 mm until : 830 mm
Weight :
214 (max: 429 ) 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: 745 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 77 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: 170 km/h
Performance: 59 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 69 NM bei 4.750 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
403 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:
Tubular steel frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17M/C
Rear tyres: 160/60-ZR17M/C

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Single disc ( 320 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

Conclusion - what gets stuck

The NC 750 X is one of Honda's top 3 sellers. No wonder, because as mentioned at the beginning there are hardly any competitors that would be comparable with this bike. It is incredibly practical, agile, easy to drive, affordable and offers the proverbial Honda quality. However, the NC would not be dojustice if it were simply reduced to these virtues, because it is also really fun! Appropriately, we also liked the sound thanks to the lifting pin offset. Beautifully bollerig and untemrum bassy, the Twin roars in front of it. Almost like a V2, especially when you're gasping.
 
Overall, Honda succeeds with the NC 750 X a small, fine funbike that has not unjustly found many fans over the years. This certainly does not include the announcers and announcers of the motorcycle meeting, but rather "real" motorcyclists, who use their bike a lot and often. So all those who have to be able to rely on their mobile base, because they are not only gurgling to the iceman in fair weather, but on the daily commute or for longer journeys. And that's exactly what the Honda NC 750 X is made for.

The test machine was provided to us by motofun from Kaltenkirchen - thank you very much!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 8.320€
  • Used (3 years old): 6,000€
  • Years built: 2014-2021
  • Colours: red, black, blue, white