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BMW G 310 R vs Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW G 310 R

BMW G 310 R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 313 cc
  • 34 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 164 kg
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW G 310 R5
  2. Yamaha YZF-R15 V43
  • Most powerBMW G 310 R34 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW G 310 R28 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YZF-R15 V4~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R15 V4~440 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW G 310 R207 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW G 310 R143 km/h
  • Lowest seatBMW G 310 R785 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

BMW G 310 R34 PS
Yamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS

Torque

BMW G 310 R28 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm

Power to weight

BMW G 310 R207 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t

Engine size

BMW G 310 R313 cc
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc

Fuel average

BMW G 310 R30 km/l
Yamaha YZF-R15 V440 km/l

On a full tank

BMW G 310 R330 km
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km

Top speed

BMW G 310 R143 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h

Weight

BMW G 310 R164 kg
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg

Seat height

BMW G 310 R785 mm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW G 310 RYamaha YZF-R15 V4
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average~30 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank11 L11 L
On a full tank~330 km~440 km
Engine and performance
Engine size313 cc155 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power34 PS @ 9,250 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight207 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed143 km/h140 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight164 kg (with fluids)142 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm815 mm
Ground clearance—170 mm
Wheelbase1,374 mm1,325 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)41 mm upside-down fork / MonoshockUpside-down fork / Monoshock

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • BMW G 310 R—a month
  • Yamaha YZF-R15 V4—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, BMW G 310 R or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 does around 40 km per litre against about 30 km/l for BMW G 310 R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, BMW G 310 R or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

BMW G 310 R makes 34 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW G 310 R or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and BMW G 310 R about 164 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.

BMW G 310 R or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4: which should I buy?

Buy BMW G 310 R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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