BMW G 310 R versus Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid
BMW G 310 R
Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Comfort
- Price
- Pillion compatible
- very adult appearance
- new TFT cockpit with three themes
- stately seating position
- Off-road capability
- long range
- improved chassis
- good wind and weather protection
- Driving performance absolute
- no longer a lightweight with a full tank
- Pillion seat without handles
- only suitable for taller riders
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 785 mm
Weight : 158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Length : 2.370 mm Height : 1.490 mm
Seat : 890 mm
Weight : 220 kg
Engine
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
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
Performance: 73 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 68 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 23 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 535 km
Chassis
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
Double loop central tube frame (steel) Front suspension:
KYB USD fork 43mm, fully adjustable (travel 230 mm) Rear suspension:
Central shock absorber, fully adjustable (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm made of aluminium Tyres at the front: 90/90-21 M/C 54V
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V M S
Brakes
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Brembo, double disc (∅ 282 mm) Rear brake
Brembo single disc (∅ 245 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.
Conclusion - what sticks
We underestimated the T7 World Raid before the test. At least we didn't expect how mature the machine is. Seat height, sheer size and the higher weight make the World Raid a different machine than the "little sister" T7. It is made for the gaaaaanz long journey over hill and dale and drives extremely confidently. It is not suitable for smaller people, but this is already evident in the seat test. The good sales figures of the two previous T7 models should improve the World Raid again - it is actually not a cheap wash, but quasi new motorcycle.The test bike was kindly provided by the Yamaha Center Hamburg / Tecius & Reimers. There, the World Raid stands as a demonstrator and looks forward to test drives. Just call and ask for Joachim. Have fun!
