BMW G 310 R versus Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 R

Naked
Yamaha

Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute

Retro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2024~
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 5.650 €
RRP 9.674 €
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Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Price
  • Pillion compatible
Pros:
  • Design and material quality
  • Processing
  • Display
  • easy to drive
Cons:
  • Driving performance absolute
Cons:
  • Price

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.374 mm
Length :
2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat :
785 mm
Weight :
158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.405 mm
Length :
2.075 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat :
855 mm
Weight :
190 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 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 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: 200 km/h
Performance: 73 HP at 8.750 U/Min
Torque: 67 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
326 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 bridge frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Swingarm (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Suspension-controlled strut via lever system
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17M/C (58W) Tubeless
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17M/C (73W) Tubeless

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 298 mm) Rear brake
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.

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

Must be able to afford

Overall, the result is a rather quiet driving experience. The XSR is not a real athlete, it will never be with its visually very appealing mixed tyres in the stud look. But if you don't do anything, you just blew through the area.

So what to do or recommend? As I said, the MT-07 is a bestseller. The XSR, on the other hand, does not even appear in the top 20. Somehow you are always happy when you see one, it is something special.

It is logical ly not to blame it thanks to the great base. Logically, however, there is hardly any way to get there. You like them - or you don't like them. Is this look worth an additional 1,700 euros? I just can't decide. I'm still doing a round. Everyone else is doing nothing wrong with the MT-07.

The test bike was provided to us by Motorrad-Ruser in Haseldorf.

Price / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 8.495€ as XTribute
  • Years built: 2019
  • Colours: grey, black