BMW G 310 GS versus Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider FXDL
BMW G 310 GS
Adventure
Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider FXDL
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
Built von 2005 bis 2017
RRP 6.600 €
RRP
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Pros:
- Off-road capability
- Comfort
- Processing
Pros:
- Torque rich
- King of the road feeling included
- Sound to kneel down
- Chrome without end
Cons:
- Achievement
- Price
Cons:
- heavy
- Windscreen 1b
- no curve robber
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length : 2.075 mm Height : 1.230 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 170 (max: 345 ) kg
Length : 2.075 mm Height : 1.230 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 170 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.630 mm
Length : 2.355 mm Height : 1.185 mm
Seat : 680 mm until : 690 mm
Weight : 302 kg
Length : 2.355 mm Height : 1.185 mm
Seat : 680 mm until : 690 mm
Weight : 302 kg
Engine
Motor design: Single cylinder 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.745 ccm
Hub: 111 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.745 ccm
Hub: 111 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Riemen
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
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: 190 km/h
Performance: 77 HP at 5.020 U/Min
Torque: 145 NM bei 3.000 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 344 km
Performance: 77 HP at 5.020 U/Min
Torque: 145 NM bei 3.000 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 344 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down 41 mm (travel 180 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/80 R 19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17
Lattice tube (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down 41 mm (travel 180 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/80 R 19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17
Frame type:
Double loop (steel) Tyres at the front: BW
Rear tyres: BW
Double loop (steel) Tyres at the front: BW
Rear tyres: BW
Brakes
Front brake
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Good, but not cheap
So you can imagine enjoying day trips or the ferries of everyday life on normal routes with the BMW G 310 GS. For the big tour she is rather too unrelaxed. BMW is calling for around 6,050 euros for this model. The question then arises as to who should buy this. Sure, it is suitable for beginners qua law. But as a pure beginner bike a bit expensive.
BMW's 310 series has clear qualities. If you can do without the rather limited touring ability anyway, you should take a look at the already mentioned G 310: Here you can save another 700 Euros.
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann and Söhne in Pinneberg near Hamburg.
Conclusion - what gets stuck
Harley Davidson motorcycles polarize, that's no different with the Low Rider. Despite the weight of 320 kg, it is easy to drive, but is all the more difficult to rank. It is easy to maintain, important service work such as oil and filter change can be done in the garage. Spark plugs and air filters can be achieved in an exemplary manner, thanks to hydro-impacts, the time-consuming adjustment of the valves is no longer necessary. The secondary drive by means of belts is quiet, grease-free and virtually maintenance-free. The Low Rider prefers to ride man/woman solo, even the accommodation of small luggage requires the walk to the accessories market. The high purchase price is frightening, but is put into perspective by the high resale price. For us, the Low Rider is a positive surprise. She's just very special, not an egg-laying woolly milk sow, and that's what makes her so sexy.
