Kawasaki Z 300 2016 vs. BMW G 310 GS 2020

Kawasaki Z 300 2016

BMW G 310 GS 2020

Overview - Kawasaki Z 300 2016 vs BMW G 310 GS 2020

Kawasaki Z 300 2016

BMW G 310 GS 2020

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 300 2016 compared to BMW G 310 GS 2020

Kawasaki Z 300 2016

BMW G 310 GS 2020

Kawasaki Z 300 2016

BMW G 310 GS 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	62 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	49 mm	Stroke	62.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	39 HP	Engine power	34 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	27 Nm	Torque	28 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.6	Compression Ratio	10.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
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	296 ccm	Displacement	313 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 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	17 inch
Length	Length	2,015 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Width	Width	750 mm	Width	880 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,405 mm	Wheelbase	1,420 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	170 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	169.5 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 300 2016

The cool design of the Kawasaki Z300, which is extremely similar to that of its big sister Z800, makes it a very grown-up-looking motorbike. The stable braking system and the easy-to-read cockpit with an analogue rev counter and all the necessary features fit in very well with this image. Thanks to the 170 kg ready-to-ride weight, the bike is extremely easy to handle and playful. The engine only reveals its potential in the upper rev range, but revs up willingly and makes you want to ride in a sporty manner. Only the comfort-oriented chassis cannot quite cope with radically sporty demands - but this is quite legitimate and understandable for an entry-level motorbike.

Adult look

high-quality finish

high-revving engine

comfortable seating position

stable brake

easy-to-read, complete cockpit

low fuel consumption.

Very unobtrusive sound

favourable chassis components

engine only starts when idling

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