Bmw G 310 R vs Yamaha Mt-03
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw G 310 R vs Yamaha Mt-03. 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. Yamaha Mt-03: 42 hp @ 10,750 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw G 310 R
Yamaha Mt-03
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
42 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
143 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158.5 kg
168 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
34 hp @ 9,500 rpm
42 hp @ 10,750 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
37 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
143 km/h
160 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
158.5 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L 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
Yamaha Mt-03
8.5/10
"The smartest used buy under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
+Genuinely fun at legal speeds
+Cheap insurance and running costs
Cons
−Fork seals can weep early
−Highway cruising feels buzzy
−Thin seat on long rides
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