BMW G 310 GS 2020 vs. Honda NX500 2024

BMW G 310 GS 2020

Honda NX500 2024

Overview - BMW G 310 GS 2020 vs Honda NX500 2024

BMW G 310 GS 2020

Honda NX500 2024

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Technical Specifications BMW G 310 GS 2020 compared to Honda NX500 2024

BMW G 310 GS 2020

Honda NX500 2024

BMW G 310 GS 2020

Honda NX500 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.1 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	34 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	28 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.6	Compression Ratio	10.7
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, Antihopping
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	471 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	direct	Shock mount	Pro-Link
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	63.3 degree	Rake	27.5 degree
Trail	Trail	98 mm	Trail	108 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	296 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control

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	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 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	2,165 mm
Width	Width	880 mm	Width	830 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,420 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	169.5 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 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

Honda NX500 2024

The Honda NX500 is a versatile A2 adventure bike that is particularly at home on tarmac and can offer a lot from everyday riding to relaxed touring. It has no major shortcomings, while at the same time offering many strengths, albeit not spectacular ones. On long journeys, the relaxed riding position and the good suspension, which also performs well on winding roads in combination with the improved brakes, are a delight. Pragmatists can look forward to low fuel consumption and a high range, and it can even cope with light off-roads.

Finely controllable, good-natured engine with linear power delivery

Good brakes

Good, well-balanced suspension

Comfortable seating position

High range

Agile handling

Never overtaxes the rider, but allows riding pleasure

Traction control can be easily deactivated

Transmission shifts very cleanly

Limited off-road capability

ABS not disengageable

somewhat low power and payload (185 kg) for riding with a pillion passenger