BMW G 310 GS versus Triumph Trident 660
BMW G 310 GS
Adventure
Triumph Trident 660
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2017 bis 2025~
Built von 2021 bis 2025~
RRP 6.600 €
RRP 8.145 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Off-road capability
- Comfort
- Processing
Pros:
- Precise chassis
- Light and manoeuvrable
- Great 3-cylinder with character, sound and plenty of power
- beautiful two-part cockpit and easy operation
- good facilities and good value for money
Cons:
- Achievement
- Price
Cons:
- Pillion comfort
- only conditionally suitable for travel
- a little too short translated
- Rear suspension a bit too tight
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: 1.401 mm
Length : 2.020 mm Height : 1.089 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 189 kg
Length : 2.020 mm Height : 1.089 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 189 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: Three-cylinder in-line engine, DOHC, 12V 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 660 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 74 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 660 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 74 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
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: 81 HP at 10.250 U/Min
Torque: 64 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 300 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:
Tubular steel perimeter frame (steel) Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock central strut with lever deflection and adjustable spring preload (travel 134 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm steel profile swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17
Tubular steel perimeter frame (steel) Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock central strut with lever deflection and adjustable spring preload (travel 134 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm steel profile swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17
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, Nissin 2-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Double disc, Nissin 2-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper (∅ 255 mm)
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
Fun! That is the key word that has stuck with us. The new Trident 660 feels like a down-ribbed street triple, but the gap isn't really big. The power of the 660 3-cylinder is impressive, but not scary. The whole bike is accessible, easy to ride and operate. You could almost say it's a perfect entry-level bike, but that doesn't do the Trident justice! It will also convince experienced bikers and is in the trend of downsizing, which is getting over more and more riders.The Trident is available in the four colors "Crystal White", "Sapphire Black", "Matt Jet Black and Silver Ice" and "Silver Ice Diablo Red". The last two double colour variants cost 100 Euros extra. The machine can be equipped with various packages and accessories. There is also a Quickshifter (319 €), heating handles (235 €), A2 throttle kit (130 €) and various other parts(see configurator).
The test machine was kindly provided by the Triumph Flagship Store Q-Bike in Hamburg.
