BMW G 310 R versus Benelli 502 C

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 R

Naked
Benelli

Benelli 502 C

Cruiser

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2025~
Built von 2018 bis 2025~
RRP 5.650 €
RRP 6.349 €
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Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Price
  • Pillion compatible
Pros:
  • very accessible handling
  • robust motor with linear power delivery
  • robust look with lots of beautiful details
  • TFT color display
  • long range
  • a lot of motorcycle for little money
Cons:
  • Driving performance absolute
Cons:
  • very tightly sprung
  • Brakes a bit doughy, difficult to dose

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.374 mm
Length :
2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat :
785 mm
Weight :
158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.580 mm
Length :
2.240 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat :
770 mm
Weight :
220 (max: 407 ) 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: R2 cylinder, 4 valves/cylinder, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 500 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 69 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: 48 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 46 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
512 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 space frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside Down Fork Ø 41mm (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
adjustable central shock absorber (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 - 17
Rear tyres: 160/60 - 17

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
floating brake disc with 4 piston radial brake calipers and ABS ( 280 mm) Rear brake
Wave single disc ( 240 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

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Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 5.999 €
  • Used (3 years old): 0.000€
  • Availability: since 2019
  • Colors: black