Bmw G 310 R vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw G 310 R vs Kawasaki Z1000. Bmw G 310 R: 34 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 158.5 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 143 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw G 310 R
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
143 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158.5 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
34 hp @ 9,500 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
143 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
158.5 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw G 310 R
7.0/10
"Solid urban performer if you buy smart and service properly."
Pros
+Surprisingly punchy single cylinder
+Proper suspension setup
+BMW dealer parts support
Cons
−Budget plastics and switchgear
−Exhaust header corrosion issues
−Expensive dealer labour costs
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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