BMW G 310 GS 2018 vs. Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

BMW G 310 GS 2018

Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

Technical Specifications BMW G 310 GS 2018 compared to Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

BMW G 310 GS 2018

Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

BMW G 310 GS 2018

Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.1 mm	Stroke	65.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	34 HP	Engine power	73 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	28 Nm	Torque	68 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.6	Compression Ratio	11.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
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
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	313 ccm	Displacement	689 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	180 mm	Travel	210 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Travel	Travel	180 mm	Travel	200 mm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	282 mm
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	245 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,075 mm	Length	2,365 mm
Width	Width	880 mm	Width	915 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,420 mm	Wheelbase	1,590 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW G 310 GS 2018

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

Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

The Tenere 700 is still unrivalled in 2022. It offers the best compromise between price, off-road capability and ride comfort on the road. It rides into the heart, is super fun and is a motorbike for a wide range of uses. Die-hard fans will forgive the lack of electronic features. The somewhat lax brakes and the annoying fuel cap probably won't.

Very robust and reliable appearance

sporty and sleek look

playful handling

Amazingly sporty and fun engine

Good workmanship

Good chassis with a practical adjustment range

Comparatively low weight

Very tough

ABS can be switched off

Very off-road capable.

Lack of seating comfort on longer tours

brakes seem a bit cheap - lax pressure point and poor braking performance