BMW G 310 GS vs BMW R 1200 Comparison

Engine & Performance

No. Of Cylinder	1	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air/Liquid Cooling
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Shaft Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Dry Sump
Displacement	313 cc	1170 cc
Maximum Power	33.52 bhp	125 bhp
Maximum Torque	28 Nm	125 Nm
Top Speed	143 kmph	--
Alternator	--	3-Phase, 580W
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Emission Control	--	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter
Exhuast Pipes	--	2 into 1
Engine Type	--	Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC
Clutch Type	--	Hydraullic
Bore X Stroke	--	101 mm x 73 mm
Compression Ratio	--	12.5:1
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	2
Injection Type	--	Indirect Injection
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	6500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	--	7750 rpm

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Head Lamp	LED	LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Yes	LED
Accessory Outlet	--	Yes
Battery Voltage	--	12V, 11.8 Ah

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Petrol
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	1 L	4 L
Ignition Type	--	Digital Ignition
Fuel Supply System	--	Electric Fuel Injection (EFI)

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Front Suspension	USD fork	BMW Motorrad Telelever
Rear Suspension	monoshock	BMW Motorrad Telelever
Body Frame Type	Tubular	Two Section Frame
Seat Type	Dual Stepped	Stepped Seat
Body Frame Material	Steel	Aluminium
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	200 mm
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	Yes
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	190 mm

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Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	880 mm	953 mm
Height	1230 mm	1410 mm
Curb Weight	169.5 kg	238 kg
Length	2075 mm	--
Category	Adventure	--
Seat Height	835 mm	--
Gross Weight	345 kg	450 kg
Dry Weight	--	203 kg
Wheelbase	--	1507 mm
Ground Clearance	--	150 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Tyre	150/70 R17	170/60 R17
Tyre Type	Radial	--
Front Tyre	110/80 R19	120/70 R19

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	No	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Optional Optional	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	Optional Optional
Advanced Safety Features	--	Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights
Side Reflectors	--	No
Stability Control	--	Yes
Traction Control	--	Optional Optional
Riding Modes	--	Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Rain, Road, Sport, Slick
Leg Guards	--	No

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	Yes
Cruise Control	--	Yes

Brake

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