BMW G 310 R versus Yamaha FJR 1300 AE

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 R

Naked
Yamaha

Yamaha FJR 1300 AE

Sporttourer

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2024~
Built von 2013 bis 2021
RRP 5.650 €
RRP 20.094 €
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Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Price
  • Pillion compatible
Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Processing
  • Pulling power
  • Long-distance suitability
Cons:
  • Driving performance absolute
Cons:
  • Weight

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.374 mm
Length :
2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat :
785 mm
Weight :
158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.545 mm
Length :
2.230 mm Height : 1.450 mm
Seat :
805 mm
Weight :
275 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 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.298 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
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: 250 km/h
Performance: 144 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 134 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 25 Litre

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:
Bridges (aluminium)

Brakes

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

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

Reliable Tourer

You have to be able to afford it, the Yamaha, which costs around 20,000 euros in better equipment. For this you get a luxurious and mature looking companion for the good and bad days in the life of a motorcyclist. Compared to the adventure bikes, you have to do without the indicated off-road suitability – but probably no one has complained about it yet. That's right.

Choose the destination and have confidence: if it doesn't happen with the circumnavigation of the world, it's not up to Yamaha.

The test bike was provided to us by Tecius & Reimers in Hamburg-Eidelstedt.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 19.595€
  • Used (3 years old): 12.500€
  • Years of construction: since 2001
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: blue, silver, grey