2021 BMW G 310R vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 BMW G 310R 2021 BMW G 310R

Sport

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
25 kW / 34 hp @ 9250 rpm
Top Speed
88.9 mph
Weight
164 kg / 361.5 lbs
2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg / 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20212025
ColoursPearl White Metallic, Cosmic Black, Racing Red-
Make ModelBMW G 310RYamaha YZF-R9
Dimensions
Height (in.)42.5 inches-
Height (mm)1080 mm-
Length (in.)78.9 inches-
Length (mm)2005 mm-
Seat Height (in.)30.9 inches-
Wheelbase (in.)54.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1380 mm-
Width (in.)33.4 inches-
Width (mm)849 mm-
Seat Height (mm)785 mm-
Seat Height785 mm / 30.9 in OA low seat: 770 mm / 30.3 in OE high seat: 800 mm / 31.4 in831 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1380 mm / 54.3 in1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance-140 mm / 5.5 in
Height1080 mm / 42.5 in1181 mm / 46.5.in
Length2005 mm / 78.9 in1181 mm / 46.5.in
Width849 mm / 33.4 in706 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (lbs.)349.4 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)158.5-
Fuel Capacity (l)11.00 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)164 195
Fuel Capacity (gal.)2.91 US gallons-
Dry Weight158.5 kg / 349.4 lbs-
Fuel Capacity11 Litres / 2.9 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight164 kg / 361.5 lbs195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)143.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)88.9 mph-
Top Speed143.0 km/h / 88.9 mph-
Max Power25 kW / 34 hp @ 9250 rpm117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque28 Nm / 20.7 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.2115 HP/kg-
Engine
Displacement (cc)313.0 cc-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke-
CO277.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (ci)19.10 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.4 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 62.1 mm-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.26 US gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)1.00 litres-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Displacement313 cc / 19.1 cu in889 cc / 54.2 cu-in
Engine DetailSingle cylinder, DOHC and cam followers, 4 valvesFour stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke80 x 62.1 mm78 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio10.9:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid CooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5-
Fuel Consumption3.33 litres/100 km (30.0 km/l or 70.64 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injectionFuel injection with YCC-T
Fuel Reserve1.00 litres / 0.26 US gallons-
Ignition-TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 8 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchMulti-disc oil bath (anti-hopping) with self-reinforcementMultiplate assist and slipper clutch
Final DriveEndless X-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hubO-ring chain
Primary Drive Ratios-1.681 (79/47)
Transmission / Drive6-Speed, constant-meshConstant mesh 6-speed transmission
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular space frameAluminium Deltabox
Suspension - Front41mm USD telescopic forkTelescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearCast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load adjustableSwingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
Rake-22.35°
Steering Head Angle64.9°-
Trail114 mm / 4.48 in94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear131 mm / 5.5 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator with 308 W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 300mm disc, 4-piston fixed caliper, radially bolted2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm disc, single-piston floating caliperSingle 220mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad ABSStandard
RimsCast aluminum wheels-
Rims - Front3.0 x 17-
Rims - Rear4.0 x 17-
Tyres - Front110/70 R17120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear150/60 R17180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Wheels5-Spoke, cast aluminium-
Wheels - Front-MT3.5 x 17 M/C
Wheels - Rear-MT5.50 x 17 M/C