Bmw G 310 Gs vs Kawasaki Versys-x 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw G 310 Gs vs Kawasaki Versys-x 300. Bmw G 310 Gs: 34 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 170 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 143 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kawasaki Versys-x 300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw G 310 Gs
Kawasaki Versys-x 300
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
25.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
143 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
170 kg
172 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
34 hp @ 9,500 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
25.9 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
143 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km or approximately 33 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw G 310 Gs
6.5/10
"Great learner adventure bike if you find it priced right."
Pros
+Lightweight and easy handling
+Genuine light off-road capability
+Low seat height option
Cons
−Overpriced on used market
−Buzzy above 70mph
−Underpowered for two-up
Kawasaki Versys-x 300
7.2/10
"A genuinely capable small adventurer let down by budget suspension and motorway manners."
Pros
+Genuine adventure bike capability
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Excellent low-speed manageability
Cons
−Struggles on long motorway stints
−Suspension embarrassingly basic
−Wind protection nearly nonexistent
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