BMW R 1200 GS 2011 vs. BMW G 310 GS 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW G 310 GS 2024

BMW G 310 GS 2024

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2011 vs BMW G 310 GS 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW G 310 GS 2024

BMW G 310 GS 2024

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2011 compared to BMW G 310 GS 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2011
BMW G 310 GS 2024

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke62.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power34 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque28 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.9
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement313 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,075 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,230 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,420 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity11 l
Top SpeedTop Speed200 km/hTop Speed143 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

BMW G 310 GS 2024

BMW G 310 GS 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW G 310 GS

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price BMW G 310 GS

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