Spec comparo: BMW G 310 GS vs Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Kawasaki Versys-X 300
BMW has launched the much awaited G 310 GS in the country at Rs 3.49 lakh, giving a reason for the ADV enthusiasts to cheer. The Royal Enfield Himalayan and the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 were the only options if you were looking for a touring/adventure motorcycle to buy. While the Himalayan makes the least power at 24.5bhp, the Versys-X 300 is the most powerful of the lot, at 39.4bhp but makes the least torque at 25.7Nm. The Himalayan is also the only bike that makes do with a 5-speed box while the other two get 6-speed units. The Himalayan is also the only one motorcycle which is least expensive of the lot, at Rs 1.68 lakh compared to the G 310 GS and the Versys-X 300, which are slotted at Rs 3.49 lakh and Rs 4.69 lakh.
Hero MotoCorp will also launch its small capacity adventure motorcycle, the XPulse 200 sometime this year. It will also be the smallest adventure touring motorcycle in the country in terms of engine capacity. Recently, KTM also made an announcement that it will be launching the 390 Adventure in the country in 2019.
Here is a detailed spec comparison of the BMW G 310 GS and its rivals:
| Engine & Transmission | BMW G 310 GS | Royal Enfield Himalayan | Kawasaki Versys-X 300 |
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4V, DOHC | Air cooled, single-cylinder, SOHC | Liquid-cooled, twin cylinder, DOHC |
| Displacement | 313cc | 411cc | 296cc |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Max Power | 33.5bhp @9500rpm | 24.5bhp @ 6500 rpm | 39.4bhp@11,500rpm |
| Max Torque | 28Nm @ 7500rpm | 32Nm @ 4250 rpm | 25.7Nm @10,000 |
| Chassis, suspension & brakes | |||
| Frame | Tubular steel | Half-duplex split cradle | Diamond tubular |
| Front suspension | 41mm upside-down fork, 180mm travel | 41mm telescopic forks, 200mm travel | 41 mm telescopic fork, 130mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Preload adjustable monoshock, 180mm travel | Monoshock with linkage, 180mm travel | Link-type monoshock,
148mm travel |
| Front brakes | 4 piston caliper,
300mm disc |
Dual piston caliper,
300 mm disc |
Dual piston caliper,
290mm disc |
| Rear brakes | Single piston caliper, 240mm disc | Single piston caliper, 240 mm disc | Dual piston caliper,
220mm disc |
| Dimensions, weights & capacities | |||
| LxWxH | 2075x880x1230mm | 2190x840x1360mm | 2170x940x1390mm |
| Wheelbase | 1420mm | 1465mm | 1450mm |
| Saddle Height | 835mm | 800mm | 815mm |
| Ground Clearance | 220mm | 220mm | 180mm |
| Kerb Weight | 169.5kg | 191 kg | 184kg |
| Price | Rs 3.49 lakh (ex-showroom, India) | Rs 1.68 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs 4.69 lakh (ex-showroom, India) |
