Cargobike AS300 vs BMW R3 (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Cargobike AS300stacks up against the BMW R3. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCargobike AS300BMW R3
Model year20111936
Price
Engine300 cc305 cc
Horsepower11 hp
Weight166 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Stainless steel discs with twin piston floating caliperExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle disc. Stainless steel disc with twin opposed piston calliperExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-15 / 130/80-15 3.50-26.00 / 3.50-26.00

Cargobike AS300 vs BMW R3 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Cargobike AS300 and the BMW R3 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Cargobike AS300 brings its published horsepower in a 166 kg package, while the BMW R3 counters with 11 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: