In our first attempt, the BMW G 310 GS achieved 100km/h from a standstill in 7.63 seconds whereas the G 310 R did the same in 8.75 seconds. The single-cylinder adventure motorcycle was quicker in our second attempt, too. It was able to do 0-100km/h in 7.10 seconds. On the other hand, its roadster sibling was also quicker when compared to its first run but couldn’t beat the ADV’s time. The G 310 R touched the 100km/h mark in 7.55 seconds.
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Even after being the heavier motorcycle out of the two, the BMW G 310 GS (175kg) outrun the G 310 R (164kg) in both drag race attempts. This was indeed a surprising result as we were expecting the roadster to be quicker than the adventure motorcycle. Of course, the rider’s skills play a crucial role in such races.
BMW G 310 GS | BMW G 310 R | ||
Aspect | Measurement | Aspect | Measurement |
Length | 2075mm | Length | 2005mm |
Width (excl mirrors) | 880mm | Width (incl mirrors) | 849mm |
Height (excl mirrors) | 1230mm | Height (excl mirrors) | 1080mm |
Seat height | 835mm | Seat height | 785mm |
Unladen weight | 175kg | Unladen weight | 164kg |