Honda CB 500 F versus BMW G 310 R

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Honda

Honda CB 500 F

Naked
BMW

BMW G 310 R

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2024~
Built von 2016 bis 2024~
RRP 6.960 €
RRP 5.650 €
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Pros:
  • Comfort
  • easy to use
  • Pillion Square
  • Range and consumption
Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Price
  • Pillion compatible
Cons:
  • No assistance systems
Cons:
  • Driving performance absolute

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.410 mm
Length :
2.080 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat :
782 mm until : 790 mm
Weight :
189 (max: 371 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.374 mm
Length :
2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat :
785 mm
Weight :
158.5 (max: 345 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Reihentwin 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Single cylinder 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 8.600 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
489 km
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

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm (travel 108 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono shock absorber, spring base 9-way adjustable (travel 119 mm)
Rear suspension:
Box swing with ProLink suspension
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 160/60 ZR 17
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

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc, Nissin, two-piston caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin, single-piston caliper ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)

Suitable for everyday use without end

So what remains? Sure, the term driving school motorcycle comes to mind, it is rarely meant as a compliment. But the Honda CB 500 F is far from boring in some way, despite its suitability for everyday use. Their lack of the corners and edges that characterize many of the motorcycles described as "strong in character".

But she doesn't get annoyed, sprays the Honda quality from each of her components and never presents you with a puzzle. If that's enough, if you just want to ride a motorcycle without any problems, the CB is the right place for just over 6,000 euros.

The test bike was provided by Motofun in Kaltenkirchen.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 6,074€
  • Used (3 years old): 4,900€
  • Years of construction: since 1993
  • Availability: very good
  • Colours: red, black, orange, white

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