BMW G 310 R vs Honda CB500X Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Great styling Good stability on the road High-grade power delivery Read More
Things we don't like	--	Expensive compared to its competitors Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	313 cc	471 cc
Maximum Power	34 hp	49.6 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.0 L	17.5 L
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Alternator	330 W	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	10.7:1
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	Single Exhuast
Emission Control	Euro 4	WTMC mode
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
Maximum Torque	28 Nm	44 Nm
Engine Type	Water-Cooled, Single-Cylinder 4-Stroke Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	4-Stroke, DOHC
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 62.1 mm	67 mm x 66.8 mm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Top Speed	143 kmph	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	--
Injection Type	--	Indirect Injection

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Dual Sport
Kerb Weight	158.5 kg	194 kg
Gross Weight	345 kg	--
Seat Height	785 mm	--
Height	1080 mm	1390 mm
Length	2005 mm	2095 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	849 mm	840 mm
Wheel Base	1374 mm	1420 mm
Ground Clearance	--	167 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	150/60 R17	160/60 ZR17
Front Tyre	110/70 R17	120/70 ZR17
Tyre Type	Radial	Run Flat
Rear Wheel Size	R17	ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R17	ZR17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Pro-Link
Suspension Travel(Front)	140 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	131 mm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	8 Ah	--
Range City	--	No
Range Highway	--	No
Battery Charge Time	--	No
Pack Life	--	No
Power Pack	--	No
Pack Capacity	--	No
Pack Voltage	--	No
Motor Type	--	No
Charger Type	--	No
Input	--	No

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Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Sport Sport
Leg Guards	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	Honda Ignition Security System Honda Ignition Security System
Launch Control	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Optional Optional
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	No
Central Locking	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	No
Traction Control	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	No

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Split Split
Body Frame Type	Bolted Bolted	Diamond Diamond
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes

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Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	--	No
Height Adjustable Seats	--	No