BMW G 310 R versus Honda XL 700 V Transalp

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 R

Naked
Honda

Honda XL 700 V Transalp

Enduro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2024~
Built von 2007 bis 2012
RRP 5.650 €
RRP
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Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Price
  • Pillion compatible
Pros:
  • lasts forever. The phone answers: "Tomorrow to Morocco?" "Why not now???"
  • you never have to clean. Just looks cooler
  • Off-road capability
  • suitable for long-distance use
Cons:
  • Driving performance absolute
Cons:
  • lasts forever: the next 20 years no logical reason for a new purchase
  • not for sports drivers
  • Pendulum inclination

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.374 mm
Length :
2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat :
785 mm
Weight :
158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length :
2.255 mm Height : 1.305 mm
Seat :
837 mm
Weight :
220 (max: 419 ) 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: V-motor, four valves 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 680 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

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: 172 km/h
Performance: 60 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
300 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:
Single loop frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 177 mm)
Rear suspension:
Pro-Link swingarm (travel 173 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central spring leg
Tyres at the front: 100/90 19
Rear tyres: 130/80 17

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 256 mm) Rear brake
Single 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

To get back to the start: We couldn't find out during our test whether the Honda would have lasted another 42,000 kilometers. This also applies to other things in our country: for example, we cannot confirm that cockroaches would survive a nuclear war, also a reputation like Thunderhall. However, we would strongly assume that the cockroaches would have to learn to ride motorcycles in the event of nuclear war, because all The Honda Transalps are still there.
How do I get back to the motorcycle from the disgusting insect? Not at all, that's why it's over now.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price (2009): €7,090
  • Used: from 4,400 €
  • Years built: 2007-2012
  • Availability: over all years of construction: good