2022 BMW G 310GS vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2022 BMW G 310GS 2022 BMW G 310GS

Sport

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
25 kW / 34 hp @ at 9500
Top Speed
88.0 mph
Weight
175 kg / 385.8 lbs
2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 502 lbs
Full Specifications
General
CommentsRide by Wire throttle.-
Year20222025
ColoursGrey/Red/White/Blue, Triple Black, Polar White/Titanium Gray Metallic-
Make ModelBMW G 310GSHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1420 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)55.9 inches-
StorageLuggage carrier-
Seat Height (mm)833 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.8 inches-
Length (mm)2075 mm-
Length (in.)81.7 inches-
Height (mm)1230 mm-
Height (in.)48.4 inches-
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in 820 mm / 32.2 in Low Seat 850 mm / 33.5 in Comfort Seat765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1420 mm / 55.9 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1230 mm / 48.2 in (excl. mirrors)1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2075 mm / 81.7 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width878 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors)840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)175 228
Fuel Capacity (l)11.50 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)3.04 US gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)385.8 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)175221
Dry Weight175 kg / 385.8 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity11 Litres / 2.9 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight175 kg / 385.8 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)141.6 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)88.0 mph-
Top Speed141.6 km/h / 88.0 mph-
Max Power25 kW / 34 hp @ at 9500121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque28 Nm / 2.86 kgf-m / 20.7 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.1943 HP/kg-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.4 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 62.1 mm-
CO276.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (cc)313.0 cc-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.26 US gallons-
Displacement (ci)19.10 cubic inches-
Fuel Reserve (l)1.00 litres-
Displacement313 cc / 19.1 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, rRearward-canted single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valvesFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke80 x 62.1 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio10.9:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 5-
Engine LubricationWet sump-
ExhaustSingle, closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption3.30 litres/100 km (30.3 km/l or 71.28 mpg)-
Fuel InductionEFI with front-intake 42mm throttle bodyElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Reserve1.00 litres / 0.26 US gallons-
IgnitionElectronic-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 8 Ah, Maintenance free-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc with assist-and-slipper functionMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveZ-ring chainBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios-1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveX-ring chain with shock absorption in the real wheel hubGear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6-speed6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)98 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)180 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)7.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)180 mm-
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)7.1 inches-
Frame TypeTubular steel frame with bolted rear frameStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front41mm Upside-down fork, non-adjustable43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable shockLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake26.7°30°
Steering Head Angle63.3°-
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail98 mm / 3.86 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front180 mm / 7.1 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear180 mm / 7.1 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Electrical Systems
Alternator308 W-
Lighting systemLED headlight, turn indicators and rear light-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 300mm disc, 4-piston fixed caliper, radially boltedSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm disc, single-piston floating caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad ABSStandard
RimsCast aluminium-
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front110/80 - R19160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear150/70 - R17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - FrontCast aluminium, 5-spoke, 2.50 x 19-
Wheels - RearCast aluminium, 5-spoke, 4.0 x 17-