Kawasaki Z650 vs BMW G 310 GS

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Z650 and BMW G 310 GS. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Z650 is ₹ 6,04,000 and BMW G 310 GS is ₹ 2,90,000. Kawasaki Z650 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and BMW G 310 GS is available in 3 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Kawasaki Z650 and BMW G 310 GS.

Z650 vs G 310 GS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Z650	G 310 GS
Price	₹ 6,04,000	₹ 2,90,000
Capacity	649 cc	313 cc
Power	67.3 bhp @ 8000 rpm	33.5 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Economy	--	--

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Z650

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 6,04,000
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G 310 GS

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₹ 2,90,000
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Z650
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G 310 GS
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	67.3 bhp @ 8,000 rpm	33.5 bhp @ 9,250 rpm
Max Torque	64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm	28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	649	313
Cylinders	2	1
Bore (mm)	83	80
Stroke (mm)	60	62.1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	10.9 : 1
Ignition	Digital	Electric
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Water Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain
Clutch	Wet Multi-Disc	Wet Multiple Disc
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15	11
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	1
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	143

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	220	240
Calliper Type	Front- 2 Piston , Rear-Single Piston Calliper	Front-4 Piston, Rear-Single Piston
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)	110/80 R 19
Rear Tyre Size	160/60ZR17M/C (69W)	150/70 R 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	ø41 mm telescopic fork/125mm	Upside down fork , Ø 41 mm
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload/130mm	Cast aluminium dual swing arm

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	191	--
Overall Length (mm)	2,115	2,075
Overall Width (mm)	765	880
Overall Height (mm)	1,065	1,230
Wheelbase (mm)	1,410	1,420
Ground Clearance (mm)	130	--
Seat Height (mm)	790	835
Chassis Type	Trellis, high-tensile steel	Tubular space frame

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	--
GPS & Navigation	Yes	--
Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	--
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	--
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	--
Battery	Maintenance Free	12 V / 8 Ah, Maintenance free
Headlight Type	LED Headlamp	LED Head lamp
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	LED Tail lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- 650cc engine has plenty of torque
- Easy to riding in city traffic
- Full TFT instrument console
- One of the easy riding adventure bikes in the market
- The seating ergonomics is very comfortable
- Brakes have good bite
Could be better
- Available in only one colour
- Expensive parts
- Limited sales, service reach
- 313cc engine develops vibrations at high revs
- The six-speed gearbox is clunky
- Expensive to maintain

Colors


Available Colours	Metallic Spark Black	40 Years GS Edition Polar White Raly Style

Reviews


Overall rating	4.8(4 ratings)	4.2(15 ratings) 2 reviews

Reviews

Most recent

Spare parts not available, poor service,

Design & comfort is good. But the service cost , very poor service, spare parts short

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