BMW G 310 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 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	--
Things we don't like	Not suitable for rough terrains with a slope Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	313 cc	1037 cc
Maximum Power	33.5 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11.0 L	20 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	100 mm x 66 mm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
Engine Type	Water-Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled DOHC Engine
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	2 In 1 Exhaust
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Maximum Torque	28 Nm	--
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	11.5:1
Top Speed	143 kmph	--
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	--
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Width	880 mm	960 mm
Height	1230 mm	1505 mm
Kerb Weight	169.5 kg	252 kg
Seat Height	835 mm	880 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Gross Weight	345 kg	--
Length	2075 mm	2390 mm
Wheel Base	1420 mm	1595 mm
Ground Clearance	--	190 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	1.0 L	--
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	180 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	180 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Link type single shock
Front Suspension	USD Fork	Inverted Telescopic Fork

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	150/70 R17	150/70 R17
Front Wheel Size	R19	R21
Front Tyre	110/80 R19	90/90 R21
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

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
Central Locking	No	--
Riding Modes	Sport, Touring Sport, Touring	Street, Road, Touring Street, Road, Touring
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Leg Guards	No	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	--
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

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	Bulb Bulb	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	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped