BMW G 310 R versus Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 310 R

Naked
Kawasaki

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE

Sporttourer

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2024~
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 5.650 €
RRP 28.995 €
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Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Price
  • Pillion compatible
Pros:
  • Achievement
  • Torque
  • Travel comfort
  • Handling
Cons:
  • Driving performance absolute
Cons:
  • Standard equipment a bit lean

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.374 mm
Length :
2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat :
785 mm
Weight :
158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.480 mm
Length :
2.135 mm Height : 1.260 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
262 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: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 76 mm
Cooling: flüssigkeitsgekühlt
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
Maximum speed: 299 km/h
Performance: 200 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 137 NM bei 9.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
333 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:
43 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Uni-Trak gas pressure shock absorbers (travel 139 mm)
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/55ZR17M/C (75W)

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Semi-floating 320 mm Brembo double brake discs. Radial mounted four-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema Monoblock ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc with Brembo double piston brake caliper ( 250 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

Problem-free, fast, good

In dubious weather conditions, in cold and rain, the Kawa proved to be an unproblematic companion. It is quite astonishing how well the electronic helpers work to tame their power. Almost all of them are needed under these conditions - but at the same time you have a lot of fun with the big SPORTtourer and have to make surprisingly few compromises.

In the city, she is not the first choice – everywhere else she did not afford a single serious nakedness. Rarely have we enjoyed 200 hp so relaxed.

The test bike was provided to us by Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: from 18.995€
  • Used (3 years old): 14.500€
  • Years of construction: since 2015
  • Availability: medium
  • Colours: green metallic grey, metallic black