BMW G 310 R versus Moto Guzzi V7 III

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 R

Naked
Moto Guzzi

Moto Guzzi V7 III

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2024~
Built von 2017 bis 2020
RRP 5.650 €
RRP 7.900 €
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Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Price
  • Pillion compatible
Pros:
  • Lots of chrome ;)
  • Stability
  • Processing
  • powerful engine
Cons:
  • Driving performance absolute
Cons:
  • Pillion comfort
  • Rear suspension damped

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 :
2.185 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat :
770 mm
Weight :
213 (max: 423 ) 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: V2-cylinder four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 744 ccm
Hub: 74 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: Luftgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
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: 52 HP at 6.200 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 4.900 U/Min
Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
342 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 frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 40 mm (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two hydraulic struts (travel 93 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 100/90 - 18
Rear tyres: 130/80 - 17

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Floating brake disc, 4-piston brake caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
2-piston brake caliper ( 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.

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

Small but loyal fan base

What remains as a conclusion? The Moto Guzzi V7 can be found in an unfamiliar neighborhood: Similar to choppers or super athletes, the Guzzi serves a relatively small target group. The brand's fans appreciate what others may find quirky.

A motorcycle like this will never make it into the top 10 of the registration statistics. It is not difficult to see this as a value in itself with the immensely characterful Moto Guzzi.

The test bike was provided to us by ZTS in Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 8.800€
  • Used (3 years old): 6.400€
  • Years of construction: since 2019
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: six different models