BMW G 310 GS vs Honda Transalp 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	Versatile engine Superb ergonomics and long-distance comfort High ground clearance for off-road Read More
Things we don't like	Not suitable for rough terrains with a slope Read More	No cruise control Tall seat height No tubeless tires in base spoked-wheel version Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	313 cc	755 cc
Maximum Power	33.5 hp	90 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.0 L	16.6 L
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	2 Into 1 Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	11.0:1
Maximum Torque	28 Nm	75 Nm
Engine Type	Water-Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8 Valves, Liquid-Cooled, SOHC Engine
Top Speed	143 kmph	--
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 62.1 mm	87 mm x 63.5 mm
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Alternator	308 W	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	7250 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	9500 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1420 mm	1560 mm
Kerb Weight	169.5 kg	208 kg
Height	1230 mm	1450 mm
Gross Weight	345 kg	--
Length	2075 mm	2325 mm
Width	880 mm	838 mm
Seat Height	835 mm	850 mm
Ground Clearance	--	210 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	110/80 R19	90/90 R21
Front Wheel Size	R19	R21
Rear Tyre	150/70 R17	150/70 R18
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	8 Ah	8.6 Ah

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	--

Brake

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