BMW G 310 GS 2020 vs. Kawasaki Z 400 2019

BMW G 310 GS 2020

Kawasaki Z 400 2019

Overview - BMW G 310 GS 2020 vs Kawasaki Z 400 2019

BMW G 310 GS 2020

Kawasaki Z 400 2019

Technical Specifications BMW G 310 GS 2020 compared to Kawasaki Z 400 2019

BMW G 310 GS 2020

Kawasaki Z 400 2019

BMW G 310 GS 2020

Kawasaki Z 400 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.1 mm	Stroke	51.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	34 HP	Engine power	45 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	28 Nm	Torque	38 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.6	Compression Ratio	11.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	42 mm	Throttle Bore	32 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	313 ccm	Displacement	399 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	180 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	180 mm	Travel	130 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	63.3 degree	Rake	65.5 degree
Trail	Trail	98 mm	Trail	92 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,075 mm	Length	1,990 mm
Width	Width	880 mm	Width	800 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,420 mm	Wheelbase	1,370 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	169.5 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	167 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW G 310 GS 2020

The BMW is a great, simple and very comfortable entry-level motorbike for adventurous everyday riders. Both commuting and day trips work very well with it. But the power is already quite low. With 34 hp, it is very beginner-friendly, but you very quickly wish for more punch and power. Especially at a price of about 6000 €, it is questionable whether one can financially cope with such a quick change of motorbikes, or not go straight for a more powerful bike in the A2 class.

Comfortable seating position

low weight

high-quality workmanship

beginner-friendly throttle response

also possible to ride through light terrain.

little power, especially at higher speeds

high price

Kawasaki Z 400 2019

The Kawasaki Z400 is definitely a great evolution of its predecessor, the Z300. More power, less weight - all around, simply an even better bike. Above all, the linear power delivery and excellent handling make the Z400 an ideal entry-level bike. The ease of clutch operation and good chassis set-up are also in this vein, which is why the Z400 can be recommended to novice riders without hesitation.

Great, very controllable power delivery

Low weight

Good seating position

Great sound

Very suitable for novice riders.

Non-adjustable clutch and brake levers

Limited adjustable chassis