BMW G310GS - Honest Off-road and road review
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2018
- My honest and in-depth review of the new BMW G310GS model year 2018. Designed in Germany, manufactured in India. It is an entry level adventure bike, with nice capability going off road and suitable for A2 riding license riders.
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Great review! I own a g 310 gs, and your impressions about it are extremely accurate... thank you for allowing us to travel with you throgh those super nice roads!
Thank you so much for this honest review. I am considering buying this bike. And your video has been very informative!
thanks for the review and the videos, it's nice you took the time to compare different bikes. looking forward to watch the next one!
That was a great ride, quite thrilling. I am in the process of selling my BMW R1200C to downsize to a light GS motorcycle. I have narrowed it down to this BMW G310GS mostly because of the favorable seat height. I wanted a Honda CRF300L Rally but the seat height is 35.2" compared to 32.9" on the BMW G310GS. Even the lower seat will be tall for me at my 5'-10" height. I sold my BMW R1150GS because it was too tall to ride safely. It's seat was 33". Hopefully I can better handle the 310GS because of it's smaller weight and frame mass. I look forward to selling my R1200C so I can quickly acquire my own BMW G310 GS! Thanks for the great ride and straight-up good review!!
I drive this and largely agree. Good fun on the twisties, quite comfortable and quite capable off-road. Ideal for medium speed roads and light off-road. Standing is a problem.
Your review really helped me to make the choice, thank you so much. 🙏🏼
Excellent unbiased review from a knowledgable reviewer - thanks.
Excellent review Such a review will help in purchase decision .
Bought mine a month ago and enjoy the ride.
Good honest review...finally somebody that doesn't just say everything is "Great". IMO the 310GS has a cockpit that is a little cramped and requires bar risers, lower pegs, and a taller seat for some riders.
Thats how you do a real offroading review !
Another fantastic and thorough review. You really do show as well as tell. Also Y]you do sound a little like Michael Schumacher, haha..
Great review. I live in India and plan to pick it up soon.Thank you.
You bought it?
@@NickZeek1WD I bought an Interceptor 650 due to a change in plans but this GS is a great motorcycle. Hopefully some day !
3:21 I'd have gone to left there LOL..
great review :)
Thank you for your review.
I love your reviews and they give me the sense that I can trust your opinion as been honest and independent of outside influence.
I've been riding low cruisers and would like to explore the possibility of getting into the adventure bike world.
I'm a short man at 163 cm @ 70 kg weight and would appreciate I you could you give me some suggestions on size and brand of adventure bike I should be looking at.
Thank you in advance.
Thank you for the great review, although I discovered it a bit late. I bought my G310GS yesterday. 😀
I am considering to buy a gs310 for shoft off road , I have read that the suspension doens't work very well, do you have taht feeling? Thans in advance
@@pabvisan - The G310GS suspension is soft. It's very comfortable on the road. It wouldn't be suitable for hard off road use. The preload can be adjusted on the rear suspension but not the front. Rally Raid makes upgrades for the suspension if you'd like to give the G310GS more off road capability. There are also heavy duty spoke wheels, but for the price of a G310GS plus all the upgrades needed to make it suitable for challenging off road use, it would be less expensive to buy a bike that is more off road ready from the manufacturer. For mild off road use, I think the G310GS will work well, but I haven't had mine off road yet. It's been stored all winter and it's just now almost warm enough to ride where I live.
Very good review, very realistic expectations in terms of off road riding and manoeuvring.
I have a f850gs which is a stunning bike on the road but extremely heavy for off-roading.
Do you think I would be disappointed with trading for a g310gs?
I am wanting to do a 50/50 mix of on and off road riding.
This is a put put bike which will outlive it’s owner ! Sharp review with a unique perspective on improving the bike ! It is what it is, an entry level bike at a nice price !!!
6000 Euros isn't really a nice price for an Indian made single with cheap suspension. You're paying for the BMW badge and the good styling. 5000 € would be a fair price.
@@Ijusthopeitsquick what are you on about? I ordered it brand new 4500€ . Manufactured in munich to fit euro standards. Shipped to greece and outran a suzuki gsxr with 20.000 in modifications. The suspension was butter when i went for a trip in rural albania. Sometimes guys like you fanboy brands too much
@@S70AMG Delusional.
@@Ijusthopeitsquick the only delusional here is you. Fanboy much
@@S70AMG Anyone can look up the price of a G310GS, and it's not €4500, you simpleton.
i do own this and had gone for on road nad offroad ride, my observations are: great of light offroading, highways can cruise aroun 105kmph after that it starts vibrating, its comfortable enough, seat height is too high for me so ordered low height seat. i commute with it daily to narrow indian streets no problem! its a perfect dual purpose motorcycle! go for it! any questions you may ask!
Hey brother, I'm planning to get one of these, one of the thing that puts me off is the headlight's power and the way I've seen it shaking and wobbling in the videos. How's it been for you? Thanks a ton in advance!
Thank you for the review. May I know if you use the stock tyre in your review? Does it have enough grip for off-road in your opinion? Thanks :)
hi again J.F :-) thanks for great and interesting video like always :-) i bought this bike 2 month ago,im very satiesfied with the bike.great for driving in the city,not so good on bad road with hole,the suspension is to soft.i bought this bike for driving in snow next winter,it will be fun :-)as you know i also own a 2018 adventure sports wich i love to ride.but my best bike is a 1974 kawasaki z1 900:-) i will newer sell this bike !
Hi! I would be very interested in hearing about your experience with the G310 in snow and ice conditions. I currently winter-ride a WR250R in Norway (lots of snow and ice, studded tyres), but it's probably not going to last for more than another season due to all the rock salt it's being exposed to. I recently bought the G310 as a learner bike for my brother, but might be interested in using it as a winter bike when he's done with it.
Great videos
Put some dual sport tires on it to give an honest review. Also jack up the rear end(adjust rear).
Nice review
I drive 125cc bike
Now I want to purchase bmw
So g310r or gs
when will you make test ktm 390 adventure like this bmw?
13:55 ... and this brings us to the conclusion. Add starts: I'd take Alive.
I think the most ignored aspect of which bike to choose, is you!!!
How tall are you and how much do you weigh?
I'm under 11 stone and 5 foot 7 so a smaller lighter bike is a good idea for me.
I think if you are over 6 foot and 18 stone, this is not a good choice!
Very nice review.
I rather like the 250 V Strom as it's a twin cylinder, shame it's a bit low on power.
The seat height of my current bike is 78cm. My both feet touch the ground firmly. The seat of this bike is at 83cm. Can you comment if you think this would be a problem?
I'm on the fence, the 2022 ride by wire is appealing, would prefer a TFP Display
But it's a beautiful design and very affordable.
Have the “weakness points” improved in the last 5 years?
What the price after all tax to your home? 5900 is ex showroom
Nice
What are the revs at 100km/h?
You'll need to shift to at least 3rd in order to reach 100 km/h. In 6th gear the revs are about 5500 rpm at 100 km/h from memory. Not uncomfortable at all to ride at that speed, and quite stable.
What about the 310R? Review?
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Exactly the same dry weight as Kawasaki Versys 300X considering the fuel tank size difference ;)
Honest review. Certainly not among the bought-and-paid-for lot polluting CZcams. That said, I think BMW messed up with the little GS. They already have a road version ("R" for road, maybe?). The baby GS should have come factory like it is AFTER installing the Rally Raid kit. Geez, at least give it some spoke rims. Sorry, for MY needs, I think the Himalayan is the better buy. I also have a feeling the KTM 390 ADV is going to bury the GS in sales, as long as its MSRP comes under the total cost of a Rally Raid 310.
You are wrong
@@ekimandersom4478 Yes, I'm sure you know my needs, and my opinion better than I do 🙄.
Ass.
@@norsefalconer BMW did not build it for YOU then.
Thats all, but they did not get it wrong because it is a bestseller.
@@ekimandersom4478 If you read what I said, you'll notice I never said they got it wrong. I said they messed up. Meaning they missed an opportunity (to make it better).
I'm glad to see you didn't argue about being an ass though. At least you have some cognitive awareness.
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You need to test the '19 cb500x in this type of offvrd terrain for the hole video and give us your opinion.🤣🙏🙏🙏👌🤙🤙
this
Nice forest. Is that in Bavaria?
More likely Bohemia....
In Germany it is forbidden to drive in nature
I love the look of the Royal Enfield but it has tube tires. Anyone that has had a tube flat in the middle of nowhere will understand. I would take the GS.
Every one bend a cast wheel in a simple hole in tarmac will understand why tubes are better if fat from home
Why did not you compare it to KTM 390??????
This or ktm390?
hello, im 1.90cm am i to big for this bike? thanks :)
Yes. I think this bike is for people from 1.65 to 1.75 to drive comfortable. Otherwise you should change the seat to the "High Seat" and install high spacer to the in front modifying the distances. Up to you.
You apparently don’t do much off road. Any other GS is too heavy.
Are you from Belgium??> ...trying to recognize the accent.
i would love to know if the 310 a good tourer
i have two friends with bigger bikes and i want to know if i can catch up with them on a long highway ride going with 70-75 miles per hour (110-120 km/h)
im asking about vibration, small 11 L Tank and the comfort
thanks
Good for long trips. I don't think the vibrations really is an issue. If you are going mostly on higway, buy a Harley🤣 but seriously you can easily go 120 km/t, even faster, if you replace the exhaust system. My goes 160 km/t easily.
It'll go 140 km/h easy, and it's very stable at those speeds. Its seat is also comfortable even for long rides.
The engine sound and vibration can be a bit annoying at highway speeds, but if the bike is the best fit for your budget I would say go for it. Ask for a test ride from the dealer if you can, and try it out for yourself. Great bike :)
I just bought one with 2.5 K on the clock. I was riding on the highway on a particularly windy day into a head wind and it wouldn't hold 110 kph without constantly adjusting my grip on the throttle to try and squeeze more out. This became quite painful so I had to pull over and rest my arm. Definitely the weakest, least capable motorcycle on the highway I've ever ridden.
sounds like you need to ride a wr250r
Are the vibrations that bad?
From what I've heard in the billion other reviews I've watched it really only gets bad when you go faster than 120km/h
Konrad G Nope. It’s fine. I own this and a Versys X and several others.
Ty Gulick thank you
Not bad but noticeable after 100km through feet and seat. Sustained period on a motorway at 100kph upwards sends my throttle hand to sleep. Good fun bike on twisties and shorter rides I'd say. More vibes than other small single cylinder bikes I've ridden such as Kawasaki z250sl etc.
Looks very nimble. I'm between a 250l rally and this one.
Why do i want this bike so bad..
Zontes 310 makes more sense to me.
5900 euros? In india we get it cheaper than german market
Obviously because it is build in India.
The Himalayan also cost 5000€ here in Germany.
Please install protection bar for body and engine. Seeing naked bike off roading making me Paranoid 😂
What about low rev torque?
...is the answer to the question: "What do most folks say after riding the 310 GS for the first time?" 😉🤣🤣🤣
You might want to watch this review as well: czcams.com/video/zNisoBz0h9s/video.html
@@norsefalconer hahaha
Suzuki seats three people ,BMW seats one
Thanks for reviews... I am your subscriber and I am looking your reviews with great interest . let me say friendly, that your laugh sometimes seems pointless and, I think, its unreasoned addition to your word. I have nearly the same sizes, as you. and I am interested with european motorcycles. they have stile and soul, by me. what will you suggest to a beginner, like me? Мy country is mountainous and in summer is very hot. And are you planning to review Benelli leoncino 500. Ride safe.
Dear Armen. Thanks for comment. I unfortunately cannot really control my laugh as this is just a natural reaction of usually something you really enjoy. I can understand not everyone like it but I can't change it really.
Speaking of the bike for you. Where are you from btw? I just reviewed the Benelli Leoncino 500 in the version Trail and I was very surprised. I think it is way better than standard Leoncino and even more for taller people then. Also it gives way more capabilities for occasional offroad riding. I think I will have my review online in a few days... :) I am happy to help more, if you are interested in any other bike :)
I am very lucky, to hear that you say about Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail. thanks. waiting for review. Keep on enjoying and laugh, because "what should not be done should be done very well". You have own style, keep it. be happy, dont worry. btw, I am living in Armenia, Yerevan. Just now received a notification about your new review about Benelli TRK 502X. thanks very much, that is another Benelli motorcycle, which interesting me. Ride safe.
@@JFMotorcycles i love your giggle, don' t give it up
think the biggest problem is its BMW servicing is horrible and expensive -- oem parts again hard to come by or $$$ usually import from overseas--- indian bike but with bavarian $$$
Overseas?
That depends what country you live in.
One thing no one says in rewievs, but is a big problem, is that it stalls very easily.
Oh wow didn’t know that
Hey, Thomas (fellow Norwegian? :) )
Yeah, it's very weak from idle making it vulnerable to stalls, like many small-motor motorcycles with next-to-no flywheels are. Still, even my first-time-on-a-motorbike-ever brother learned to rev it a little before engaging clutch, avoiding stalls, so I don't know if it's a big problem?
I also stalled it once during my first ride, but it consistently works fine when you just give it a little bit of throttle from stand-still. Not a big issue for us.
New year models ride by wire
@@maneatingduck norsk, ja. Have driven several bikes 50cc, 125cc, 180cc, 250cc, 300cc, 600cc, 650cc, 750cc, 800cc, 1000cc, 1200cc, 1250cc, 1800cc... no one stalls as easy as the 310gs.
Engin, engien, engiiiien, engieieien... thats all i heard from this haha
Expensive for a one cylinder machine.
Seems like BMW installed a ham sandwich instead of a capable front brake on this bike. It's the least effective front brake I've felt on a motorcycle out of the eight bikes I've owned.
Slow down Sam.
*ENGEENE*
It sounded like paid promo, nonsense honest review
It's all very well promoting this style of bike but where are we LEGALLY to ride them? dealers are just encouraging anti-social behaviour!
Ha there are more Greenlanes/byways miles in UK than Motorway miles! www.bywaymap.com and get Back Country Navigator app.