BMW G 310 GS vs Honda CB500X 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	Great styling Good stability on the road High-grade power delivery Read More
Things we don't like	Not suitable for rough terrains with a slope Read More	Expensive compared to its competitors Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	313 cc	471 cc
Maximum Power	33.5 hp	49.6 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11.0 L	17.7 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 Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Engine Type	Water-Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	Parallel-Twin Engine DOHC Liquid-Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	2 In 1 Exhuast
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Maximum Torque	28 Nm	43 Nm
Top Speed	143 kmph	--
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	10.7:1
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	8500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	7000 rpm

View All

Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Dual Sport
Width	880 mm	826 mm
Height	1230 mm	1358 mm
Kerb Weight	169.5 kg	195 kg
Seat Height	835 mm	812 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Gross Weight	345 kg	--
Length	2075 mm	2098 mm
Wheel Base	1420 mm	1421 mm
Ground Clearance	--	170 mm

View All

Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	PGM-FI
Fuel Reserve	1.0 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	Digital Transistorised

Chassis & Suspension

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

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	150/70 R17	160/60 ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R19	ZR17
Front Tyre	110/80 R19	120/70 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	ZR17

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	No
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Sport, Touring Sport, Touring	Sport Sport
Central Locking	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No
Stability Control	--	No
Traction Control	--	No

View All

Console

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

View All

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

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

Electrical

Head Lamp	Bulb Bulb	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	--	No

Chassis & Suspension

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