BMW G 310 R versus Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 R

Naked
Triumph

Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

Cruiser

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2024~
Built von 2007 bis 2024~
RRP 5.650 €
RRP 14.945 €
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Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Price
  • Pillion compatible
Pros:
  • casual appearance
  • casual seating position
  • casual performance
  • casual gliding
  • high-quality workmanship and loving details
Cons:
  • Driving performance absolute
Cons:
  • Handlebar hits the knees when hit hard
  • Rear braking power 1b
  • Pillion comfort 1b

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.374 mm
Length :
2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat :
785 mm
Weight :
158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.500 mm
Length :
2.220 mm Height : 1.055 mm
Seat :
705 mm
Weight :
263 (max: 477 ) 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: 8V two-cylinder SOHC in-line engine, 270° lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 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: 78 HP at 6.100 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 4.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
267 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 Loop Frame (Steel)
Front suspension:
Showa cartridge fork 47 mm (travel 90 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut with deflection and adjustable preload (travel 73 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm steel
Tyres at the front: 130/90 B 16
Rear tyres: 150/80 R 16

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Double brake disc, Brembo double piston floating caliper ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin single piston floating caliper ( 255 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 sticks

The Triumph Speedmaster is visually a feast for the eyes and delights its owner with many loving details. It is super processed, you would like to put it in the living room. But she doesn't belong there, because she also drives great. For a cruiser almost feather-light, it is also suitable for people under 100 kg. Sound, engine and handling make every ride a little experience - that's how it should be!
 
Our test bike was provided by Q-Bike Triumph Hamburg . There it is for sale as a demonstrator with about 4,000 km for 13,280 euros . This includes engine protection bar, bag, heated grips and a residual warranty until 1/2026.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 14.395 €
  • Used (3 years old): 12.000€
  • Availability: since 2002
  • Colors: red, black, black and white