Honda CB500X vs BMW G 310 GS
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Honda CB500X and BMW G 310 GS are among the most cross-shopped adventure bikes of 2026. The BMW G 310 GS undercuts the Honda CB500X by about $1,704, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Honda CB500X leads on power with 47 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickHonda
Honda CB500X
BMW
BMW G 310 GSThe verdict
The Honda CB500X edges it overall at 8.2/10, but the BMW G 310 GS wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
BMW G 310 GS
A2-legal, 34 hp, forgiving to learn on.
Honda CB500X
47 hp and 0.24 hp/kg, the strongest here.
BMW G 310 GS
Our 7.5/10 at $5,695, the most bike per dollar.
BMW G 310 GS
170 kg with an 835 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Honda CB500X
Our top score in this matchup at 8.2/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Honda CB500X vs BMW G 310 GS: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Honda CB500X or the BMW G 310 GS?
The Honda CB500X makes the most power at 47 hp and 43 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Honda CB500X or the BMW G 310 GS?
The BMW G 310 GS is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $5,695.
Which is lighter, the Honda CB500X or the BMW G 310 GS?
The BMW G 310 GS is the lightest at 170 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Honda CB500X or the BMW G 310 GS?
For a new rider we'd point to the BMW G 310 GS: A2-legal, 34 hp and 170 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
