BMW G 310 GS vs Honda NX500 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Well-defined GS fly line Strong and stable USD fork at the front Incredible engine performance at different speeds Read More	Engine refinement and performance Agile handling Read More
Things we don't like	Not suitable for rough terrains with a slope Read More	Slightly pricey Limited off-road riding ability Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	313 cc	471 cc
Maximum Power	33.5 hp	50 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11.0 L	17.5 L
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Alternator	308 W	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 62.1 mm	67 mm x 66.8 mm
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	Water-Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8 Valves, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate Slipper Clutch
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	Single Exhaust
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Maximum Torque	28 Nm	45 Nm
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	10.7:1
Top Speed	143 kmph	--
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	8500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	6500 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Width	880 mm	830 mm
Height	1230 mm	1415 mm
Kerb Weight	169.5 kg	196 kg
Seat Height	835 mm	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Gross Weight	345 kg	--
Length	2075 mm	2165 mm
Wheel Base	1420 mm	1445 mm
Ground Clearance	--	180 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	--
Fuel Reserve	1.0 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	Full Transisterized

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	180 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	180 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Prolink Mono
Front Suspension	USD Fork	USD Fork

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Rear Tyre	150/70 R17	160/60 R17
Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Front Tyre	110/80 R19	110/80 R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	8 Ah	--

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Sport, Touring Sport, Touring	--
Central Locking	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Leg Guards	No	--
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Electrical

Head Lamp	Bulb Bulb	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Tubular Tubular	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped