BMW G 310 R versus Zero DSR/X

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 R

Naked
Zero

Zero DSR/X

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2024~
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 5.650 €
RRP 26.550 €
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Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Price
  • Pillion compatible
Pros:
  • Achievement!
  • Seating and driving comfort
  • Fully adjustable chassis
  • good brakes
  • technical assistance systems
Cons:
  • Driving performance absolute
Cons:
  • Price
  • Reach

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.374 mm
Length :
2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat :
785 mm
Weight :
158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.525 mm
Seat :
828 mm
Weight :
247 (max: 499 ) 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: Z-Force 75-10X, AC motor
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Zahnriemen
Aisles: 1

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: 180 km/h
Performance: 100 HP at 3.650 U/Min
Torque: 225 NM bei 0 U/Min
Reach:
172 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
Front suspension:
Showa 47 mm cartridge fork (travel 190 mm)
Rear suspension:
Piggy back reservoir shock absorber with adjustable tool-less spring preload, compression and rebound damping (travel 190 mm)
Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60-17

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, radially mounted brake caliper with 4 pistons from J-Juan with radial master cylinder ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, floating caliper brake from J-Juan ( 265 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

Clearly: The Zero DSR/X offers a lot of driving pleasure! It is a good bike with good components and full performance. Unfortunately, not much has changed in terms of range and charging power compared to the previous Zeros - and so the question remains, especially with an adventure bike, for whom such a machine is suitable or for what. Nevertheless, electric motorcycles already have a special appeal, even if many bikers have nothing to do with it (yet). To be able to glide silently through the area and leave every Porsche at home - and without emissions - that's something.
 
The test bike was kindly provided by Tecius & Reimers for this test. There you will find a lot of Zeros to try out. Dare to do so, this will really put you in a good mood! And for city dwellers who need a two-wheeler especially for the way to work and perhaps have a B.196 certificate, the small Zeros are ideal! Let Joachim advise you, he knows...

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 26.550€
  • Availability: from 11/2022
  • Colours: green, white